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FDD accused of pushing Trump toward war with Iran

Original: “The FND for DEF of Democracy ABSOLUTELY🚨helped to sell Pres # Trump on the # IranWar with the argument it’s be similar

Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, is being accused of helping sell President Trump on war with Iran by arguing it would be quick and easy, comparable to victory in Europe. Critics note Dubowitz published an op-ed titled 'Regime Change in Iran' on 28 February, the war's first day. Commenters say the advocacy contradicts claims of a short, clean conflict.

Why now: Claims that a Washington think tank helped shape Trump's decision to go to war with Iran are fueling debate over foreign-policy influence.

Foundation for Defense of DemocraciesMark DubowitzDonald TrumpIranNew York Post

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• “The FND for DEF of Democracy ABSOLUTELY🚨helped to sell Pres # Trump on the # IranWar with the argument it’s be similar to VE. Quick. Clean. Easy. But on Feb 28th, the very FIRST DAY of the war, FDD CEO M Dubowitz published an op-ed in The NYP titled: “Regime Change in Iran is… · KimPerales@toad.social · 1

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