They’re talking about 1 to 2 years in Iran
The David Pakman Show - March 31, 2026
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Concerns about a potential draft for Americans under 42 are circulating amid rising tensions with Iran. The U.S. has over 50,000 troops in the Middle East, and some are reading the Army’s decision to raise the enlistment age to 42 as a signal of draft preparation. The Army says the change is mainly to address recruitment shortfalls and technical skill needs.
Cracks are appearing within Trump’s closest circles over Iran. Ann Coulter accuses Fox News of spreading propaganda. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls the network fake news brainwashing supporters. Military contractor Erik Prince warns escalation could spiral out of control. These public criticisms signal unusual fractures in Trump’s movement.
The New York Times slammed Trump’s White House ballroom project. They point to massive design flaws, rushed construction, and costs estimated at $350 million. Stairs lead nowhere, views are obstructed, and proper oversight was ignored. Yet, Trump pushes forward, motivated by legacy and donor-funded ambition, claiming taxpayers won’t pay for it.
While gas prices climb above $4 per gallon amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict and tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, Trump continues to focus on promoting his White House ballroom and its Corinthian columns rather than addressing the economic and geopolitical challenges facing Americans.
Trump often portrays Joe Biden as out of touch, but his own presidency tells a different story. Trump frequently claims he is hearing about major events for the first time, avoids briefings, and fills large parts of his day with unstructured “executive time” watching TV, posting on social media, and golfing.
Tulsi Gabbard is following a familiar Trump World pattern: rise, orbit, praise, then distancing. Her cautious stance on Iran and nuclear weapons has shifted her standing. Trump calls her “a little soft” on Iran, signaling the start of potential distancing.
JD Vance suggested U.S. involvement in Iran could stretch from “three to four weeks” to “one to two years.” This breaks the administration’s controlled narrative, signaling either a slip or acknowledgment of reality. Expanding the timeline raises serious concerns about the human and economic costs of a prolonged war.
Finally, Rep. Sara Jacobs, Democrat from California's 51st district, joins us to discuss the No Kings protests, cost-of-living messaging, suspicious trading tied to Iran policy, and much more…
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Screw that noise! Get our troops out of there & re-apply the sanction screws.
Restart spending those billions on Americans not on tiny men cosplaying!
The ONLY reason were killing Iranians, is to help stop the midterm elections from happening. If he can't find an exit soon in hopes of preventing any further damage to the party, he will absolutely expand to stop the midterms. He still has plans to have ice at pollling stations...