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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsNATO countries and Saudi have refused
to allow access to their air bases. Weve been effectively excommunicated from the NATO alliance. Also, NATO decided not to invite the US to its meetings until Trump is out of the White House.
Why isnt everyone on cable/network news talking about this? Its a big deal. If the republicans had any brains at all the would exercise article 25 AFAP.
Johonny
(26,506 posts)I assume we won't see promised bombing and next week we will have a new fake deal.
paleotn
(22,590 posts)from London to Paris to Rome to Madrid to Riyadh to Beijing have had just about enough of his stupid shit.
Lovie777
(23,543 posts)have not read about any trashing on the Saudis.
Initech
(109,145 posts)dave99
(202 posts)blm
(114,738 posts)Initech
(109,145 posts)magicarpet
(19,253 posts)... kissing and leaving hickies on trDUMP's ass. May not have played very well in the Persian Gulf Area or at The House of Saud.
Also too,... with djt being such a loose Cannon crashing around on the world stage. Why would any country or any government want American military personnel or military war equipment to use their air space, their bases, or their ports ? When/ if the consequences likely mean getting bombed to shit by Iran.
When you diplomatically shaft both your allies and friends on a constant and regular basis. Don't expect them come running when you need some help.
With donOLD trDUMP loyalty is only a one way street. With all the benefits flowing in his direction only. Take,... take, take, hijack, extort, conman job, and unethical fraudulent conduct is all that is on djt's menu.
The whole world is learning what a charlatan and snake oil salesman this guy is. Coming to the realization this dangerous and damaged human being is irredeemable and best to avoid and ignore at all costs.
With him at the helm - America is becoming a pariah nation - no longer trusted or respected but rather isolated and abandoned.
This is why egotistical and maniacal people should not be put in charge to run or assemble their loyal team to chart the course or stand at the helm of the world's most powerful nation. Crashing onto the shoals is always the inevitable result where the ship of state is no longer sea worthy - but only just a worthless wreck.
B.See
(8,743 posts)a sea worthy vessel run around by an ignorant, lunatic, JACKASS of a helmsman who doesn't know his bum from a hole in the ground yet has the audacity to presume himself a 'stable genius,'
magicarpet
(19,253 posts).... Netanyahu, his old boy hood friend who slept in his bed and as a child was moved to the living room couch. Well anyways, Jared helped Netanyahu realize his fevered dream of getting the USA to use its military might, so Israel could grow and increase its hegemony over the entire Middle East area.. Bombing the shit out of Iran was integral to establishing Israel as the primary power player in the area. Jared, Netanyahu, Hegseth, and other profiteering warmongers then set to convince the Fuhrer who ShitsHisPants that an all out Israeli/USA two day bombing campaign would totally decimate the country of Iran, decimate and render their entire military and military missile, drones, launchers, navy, armed forces, and any means to fight for decades upon decades. The plan to decimate the Theocratic leadership, military leaders, and political leaders was main and important part of total and absolute regeme change.
Then Netanyahu and trDUMP would appoint a Viceroy to set up a puppet government to then rule Iran and administer the new government. The son of the former Shah of Iran was waiting in the wings to eventually become the willing puppet the USA/Israel would require,... to be the grand poo-bah - Shah of Iran 2.0.
They anticipate two days would be all it would take to pull this plan off.
Now trDUMPee's foot is stuck in a bucket of rank shit he can not seem to extricate himself of.
Jared has tip toed off in a corner somewhere - lying low to play with his billions of Saudi sovereign funds made to be at his disposal so he can receive his rake in investment fees, brokerage fees, and any other side deals he is able the hustle. Like sell top secret USA military and security portfolios to turn a side buck in his endless quest for self enrichments.
Keeping a low profile is the wisest course of action for Jared right now. At least until this Iranian fiasco blows over and is forgotten.
Idiots, incompetents shysters, sleezebags, conmen, and snake oil sales men should no be put in charge of a countries missiles, bombs, and nuclear weapons.
War is not a game for morons.,... how did we do this to ourselves ?
Attilatheblond
(9,173 posts)Sure looks like he is sinking Trump's yacht biggly.
FakeNoose
(42,198 posts)As long as Jared is still welcome there, Chump thinks he's in tight with them also.
themaguffin
(5,347 posts)Cha
(320,319 posts)US media****** are owned by Traitor's mouth Disease Fascists.
Ilsa
(64,514 posts)maxsolomon
(39,084 posts)The WH is fighting with the Pope & Mark Hamill - those stories need reporting too.
Who DIDN'T talk about this news when you wanted them to? CNN? Anyone else?
When was this announced? Where did you learn about it?
paleotn
(22,590 posts)maxsolomon
(39,084 posts)Hamill keeps giving them fodder to create more noise and drown out real stories - like this one, presuming it's factual...
paleotn
(22,590 posts)Donnie is so full of shit. And everyone knows it.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/may/07/trump-project-freedom-saudi-arabia-strait-of-hormuz
Fil1957
(829 posts)"Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on the U.S. militarys use of their bases and airspace imposed after the start of the American operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to U.S. and Saudi officials, removing a hurdle that had tripped up President Trumps effort to move ships through the vital waterway."
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/saudi-arabia-kuwait-lift-restrictions-on-u-s-military-access-to-bases-airspace-8504c830
pansypoo53219
(23,153 posts)Jughead
(149 posts)Is what Putin wants
vapor2
(4,830 posts)a few months ago with Russian flags on it. They were small but you could see them.
IronLionZion
(51,513 posts)And that was to help USA after 9/11/2001. Not sure we can count on that help in the future.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001_NATO_Article_5_contingency
Botany
(77,754 posts)N/t
BidenRocks
(3,461 posts)Shut this country down!
He continues to threaten Cuba!
Not with OUR authority you don't!
MorbidButterflyTat
(4,708 posts)?? Do you have a source for this info?
Irish_Dem
(82,116 posts)He still thinks he is married and in charge.
ZDU
(1,345 posts)...believe them the first time" - Maya Angelou
We know whom MAGA and the Republicans are, they have shown us. Never forget, never forgive
BidenRocks
(3,461 posts)Probably because it isn't true.
No, NATO has not banned President Trump from meetings. However, the alliance has recently discussed reducing the frequency of summits or changing their format to minimize the public friction and "drama" often associated with his presence. -Gemini AI