President Donald Trump sent shockwaves through the foreign policy establishment Friday when he openly suggested that regime change in Iran might be the optimal solution to decades of failed diplomacy — and backed up his words with overwhelming American military might.
Speaking to reporters during a visit to a military base where he met with U.S. service members, the Commander-in-Chief didn't mince words when asked directly if he wants regime change in Tehran.
"Seems like that would be the best thing that could happen," Trump declared. "For 47 years, they've been talking and talking and talking. In the meantime, we've lost a lot of lives while they talk. Legs blown off, arms blown off, faces blown off."
Peace Through Strength — Not Endless Appeasement
For nearly half a century, American presidents from both parties have tried the diplomatic route with the Islamic Republic. What did we get? American soldiers maimed and killed by Iranian-backed militias. A regime racing toward nuclear weapons. And the disastrous Obama-Biden nuclear "deal" that shipped pallets of cash to the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism.
President Trump is clearly done playing that game.
"Tremendous power has arrived, and additional power, as you know, and other carriers going out shortly," Trump announced, confirming massive naval deployments to the region. "So we'll see it now, if we could get it settled for once."
When pressed on who should replace the current Iranian regime, Trump played it close to the vest: "I don't want to talk about that. There are people." Translation? The administration has plans, and they're not showing their hand to the enemy.
No More Enrichment — Period
On the critical question of Iran's nuclear ambitions, President Trump drew a clear red line that stands in stark contrast to the weak-kneed approach of his predecessor.
Asked if he would accept anything less than zero enrichment, Trump's response was characteristically direct: "We don't want enrichment."
No hedging. No "strategic patience." No billion-dollar bribes. Just clear American resolve.
Honoring Our Warriors
The President's visit wasn't just about foreign policy. Trump spent significant time with the men and women who actually put their lives on the line for this country — something that seems lost on the Washington establishment.
"Met a lot of people right now. For quite a while, it was beautiful," Trump said of the visit. "These are great warriors. These are great patriots, and they're in very good shape."
In a touching moment, the President announced that one service member would be receiving the Congressional Medal of Honor — the nation's highest military decoration.
Trump also praised Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, noting simply that "he's doing a great job."
The Bottom Line
After four years of Biden's catastrophic foreign policy — the Afghanistan disaster, emboldened adversaries, and an Iran policy that consisted of begging for a new nuclear deal — America finally has a President who understands that tyrants only respond to strength.
The mullahs in Tehran should be paying very close attention. The days of American weakness are over. Tremendous power has indeed arrived.
The question now isn't whether the Iranian regime will negotiate in good faith — we know they won't. The question is whether the Iranian people, long oppressed by their theocratic rulers, finally have an American president willing to stand with them.