Larry Elder - Trump Is denounced over the 'War of Choice'
Progressive policy ambitions meet practical realities as Americans weigh costs and consequences.
The coverage treats “war of choice” as if it settles the debate, and it leans hard on polls and feelings of betrayal. But the real question is whether Iran’s actions and capabilities create a situation where doing nothing becomes its own choice, with costs that arrive later and hit harder. Conservatives aren’t eager for another open-ended conflict.
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About the war against Iran, most polls find it especially unpopular among Democrats, independents and even some Republicans who feel double-crossed because President Donald Trump campaigned against “endless wars” and promised not to start a new one.
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The coverage treats “war of choice” as if it settles the debate, and it leans hard on polls and feelings of betrayal. But the real question is whether Iran’s actions and capabilities create a situation where doing nothing becomes its own choice, with costs that arrive later and hit harder.
Conservatives aren’t eager for another open-ended conflict. They are asking for clear objectives, an exit strategy, and accountability for the intelligence and planning that would justify force. “Endless wars” was never a vow of passivity. It was a demand that Washington stop drifting into missions it cannot define or finish.
If the case for action is real, it must rest on national security and credible deterrence, not on partisan narratives. The principle at stake is public trust, earned by restraint, clarity, and results.
Commentary written with AI assistance by the New Republican Times Editorial Board.