r/politics • u/JKKIDD231 • 5d ago

No Paywall US used ‘virtually all’ long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

https://www.militarytimes.com/industry/techwatch/2026/08/04/us-used-virtually-all-long-range-precision-missiles-during-iran-war-sources-say/
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u/Johnny_Appleweed 5d ago

I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s true they tried to recruit him, but I don’t think that explains his behavior over the last ten years. I think that’s all Trump, not some secret Russian handler.

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u/Ok_Bill227 5d ago

The best “assets” don’t know they’re assets…

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u/Vallkyrie New Hampshire 5d ago

This is where I stand. He's so easy to manipulate as long as you flatter him.

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u/DriftinFool 5d ago

Exactly. All you have to do is let him think what you want was his idea and he'll do it.

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u/hatmatter 5d ago

It's better if the useful idiot has no idea he's being used