Trump's Iran Deterrent Plan Hinges on Vance's Judgment
July 11, 2026·about 1 hour ago·via WTOP

Former President Trump is floating the idea of a standing military order that would automatically trigger a US strike against Iran if the regime assassinates him - a bold deterrent strategy that underscores just how seriously he takes the ongoing threat from Tehran. But here's the catch: Vice President Vance would ultimately hold the trigger, making the actual execution of such an order dependent on his judgment call. Read more about this...