Secular Outpost
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Dad. Husband. USAF veteran. Future PCT hiker. Philosopher of Religion. Paul Draper’s bulldog. Atheist. Never Trumper. Politically homeless. philpeople.org/profiles/jeffery-jay…
![COLLINS: [starts to ask her question] —
TRUMP: Who else has a question other than CNN fake news?
COLLINS:
Mr. President, I understand that criticism is your way of showing strength. But I’m not here to debate media ratings. I’m here to ask about your decision-making as Commander-in-Chief during an international crisis.
TRUMP:
Well, Kaitlan, you’ve always been very unfair — very nasty. Your network lies constantly.
COLLINS:
Sir, I hear that you’re frustrated. And I’m not here to argue with your feelings. But the American people deserve clarity. You told the G7 leaders to evacuate Tehran — then you denied pushing for a cease-fire. President Macron says otherwise. Did you or did you not signal a shift in U.S. posture toward Iran?
TRUMP:
Macron doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He wants headlines. That’s what the French do.
COLLINS:
Then let’s clear it up. You say you’re not seeking a cease-fire — are you actively authorizing military options to escalate?
TRUMP:
We’re not escalating. We’re controlling the situation.
COLLINS:
Respectfully, Mr. President — evacuating Tehran signals imminent risk. If we’re not seeking peace, and we’re not escalating, what are we doing?
TRUMP:
We're being strong. Much stronger than Biden ever was.
COLLINS:
Strong can mean decisive diplomacy. Or it can mean targeted strikes. The public isn’t asking for slogans — they’re asking for consequences. Did you authorize plans to strike Iranian nuclear facilities?
TRUMP:
I don't talk about classified military plans. Never have.
COLLINS:
You did, sir, on Truth Social. You said Iran’s program “won’t survive.” That’s a declarative statement. So again — have you authorized a military path?
TRUMP:
I said what I said. They’re not getting a nuke.
COLLINS:
Last question, sir. You’ve criticized past administrations for “telegraphing moves.” But today, you used a public platform to issue what sounded like a threat. If Iran retaliates, are you prepared to tell the families of U.S. troops that this strategy …](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:7dcd3uqkmkcpuiyfa63rjsea/bafkreibrlejmi5vot56h4lp3rnmnxl5vivusa3lbfxcsx4df3u3krhqfy4)
