Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.

President Trump has excelled at letting supporters hear what they want to hear. But Iran has upended that strategy.

As Trump considered striking Iran, some advisers adjusted public arguments to suggest quick bombing run

The president spoke for less than four minutes and offered virtually no explanation or strategic rationale for joining Israel's war.

Even as he announced the strikes on Iran, President Trump appeared to be rapidly trying to get himself back to the middle by insisting the operation was a one-off.