Wes Moore slams Trump, says US is 'lurching again into another forever war' paid for by Americans
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warns that the U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war," saying the war in Iran is "very similar" to the Afghanistan war he fought in.
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WASHINGTON, DC: Maryland Governor Wes Moore said the US is “lurching again into another forever war” that is being funded by American taxpayers, while there is still no clear explanation from President Donald Trump about what success would look like in the military operation against Iran.
During an interview, Moore discussed the ongoing conflict with Iran and compared it to the war in Afghanistan (which lasted roughly 20 years), where he once served as a member of the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division.
His comments came after Trump made his position clear on the Iran conflict and indicated that the US will continue to put pressure on the country. As the US-Iran war enters its sixth week, Trump has suggested that the conflict could continue for another two to three weeks.
Wes Moore warns US is heading toward another 'forever war'
In an interview with CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe 'Face the Nation' on Friday, April 3, Wes Moore said, “I feel like we are lurching into another one of these forever wars that we're asking the American people to pay for… but the president of the US and the commander-in-chief has still yet to articulate what exactly it is that we're doing.”
Moore pointed out that while Trump often talks about the military success of Operation Epic Fury, the name given to the campaign in Iran, he does not address “the fact of the long road ahead.”
When asked about Trump’s expectation that the war could end in two to three weeks, Moore said that timeline “is sitting horribly with me.” “I’m thinking about the families of our service members, who right now are afraid to pick up the phone because they’re afraid to hear what is on the other end of the line,” he said. Moore added that he is praying for the families of the crew of the downed F-15 jet and is also hoping for “some clarity from the White House.”
Trump says Iran war could end within weeks
Trump said the war with Iran is expected to last another two to three weeks while also stating that it is close to ending. Speaking in a televised address from the White House, he referred to progress under the US campaign known as 'Operation Epic Fury' and said the conflict will not continue for much longer.
“We are going to finish the job, and we’re going to finish it very fast,” he said. The war began on February 28 when the US and Israel launched strikes in Iran. One of those strikes reportedly resulted in the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
From the start, the Trump admin made the objectives of Operation Epic Fury unmistakably clear:
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• Destroy the Iranian regime’s missile arsenal
• Eliminate its Navy
• Ensure Iran can NEVER obtain a nuclear weapon
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio supported Trump and repeated the administration’s stated goals in Iran, which focus on destroying military capabilities and preventing nuclear development.
The objectives have shifted during the course of the war. Earlier in the conflict, the White House outlined goals that included targeting missile systems, limiting naval forces, stopping nuclear progress, and reducing threats from groups linked to Iran.
