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Ghosts of Iraq War lurk behind Trump and Gabbard split

Ghosts of Iraq War lurk behind Trump and Gabbard split

18 June 2025byThe editor

This time Trump is considering military intervention against the views of US intelligence, headed by Tulsi Gabbard.

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