As the war escalates and the president digs in, the White House says "Nobody tells him what to do"
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As the war escalates and the president digs in, the White House says "Nobody tells him what to do"
White House columnist
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March 20, 2026 9:40AM (EDT)
Republicans and a former Pentagon official raise concerns over the war's conduct and what victory means
The president is determined to keep hammering Iran with no concern for the consequences
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