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Mikhail Iosel attributes the escalating conflict in the Middle East to the US President's perceived omnipotence and reckless actions. He criticizes the lack of foresight among Trump's advisors regarding Iran's asymmetric warfare tactics and warns of global implications, suggesting the world is spiraling into a third world war due to America's 'catastrophic mistake' in electing Trump.
Iosel outlines potential outcomes of the conflict, suggesting continued bombings of Iranian military infrastructure. However, he emphasizes that regime change cannot be achieved by air strikes alone and that ground troops are not a viable option. He predicts that rising gas prices and plummeting stock markets will force the US to withdraw, highlighting Trump's unpreparedness and alienation of allies.
Iosel describes Trump as a 'monstrous boor' and a 'moral degenerate' whose conduct legitimizes negative traits in the country. He questions the motivations of those who support Trump despite his moral failings, stressing that while some short-term positive outcomes might occur, a 'bad person at the helm' will ultimately lead the country to ruin.
Iosel discusses Trump's perceived friendliness towards Russia, speculating that Trump envies dictators and seeks similar unchecked power. He believes that American voters have largely accepted this aspect of Trump's presidency, not seeing Russia as a primary concern. The consensus is that Trump serves Russia's interests, a fact that may only fully come to light after his presidency.
Despite Trump's influence over the Republican Congress and Justice Department, Iosel notes the continued resistance from the judicial system and independent media. He anticipates a significant test in the November 2026 elections, where Republicans are expected to face major losses, potentially leading to another impeachment of Trump. He characterizes Trump as an 'enemy of America and democracy'.
Iosel reflects on the slow but steady erosion of freedom in Russia, likening it to a frog being boiled slowly. He warns Americans that totalitarianism can creep in through small, incremental steps. He points to the film 'Mr. Nobody Against Putin' as a warning to Americans about how a country can lose its freedom, drawing parallels between the anti-Zionism of the Soviet era and modern anti-Semitism in the US.