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Trump’s Iran War Is Getting More Dangerous, Not Less (w/ Sen. Chris Coons)

Bulwark Takes

The Bulwark

News, Society & Culture, Politics, News Commentary

4.71.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 April 2026

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

Sam Stein is joined by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) to discuss the escalating situation in Iran, warning that after 42 days and tens of billions of dollars, the U.S. is no better off and still lacks a clear strategy. Coons raises concerns about congressional authorization, potential backdoor war funding, and the risks of deeper escalation. The conversation also turns to domestic politics, including Pam Bondi and concerns about a more aggressive and loyal next attorney general under Trump. Finally, they discuss Melania Trump’s unusual press conference calling for more Epstein hearings.

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with senator chris kunes of delaware it's been too long senator since you've been on the airways here

1:49.5

so thank you for coming back um i forget what it was we were talking about last time but so much

1:54.4

stuff happens that honestly it's you know every day is a year in trump 2.0 i mean it's i've forgotten under

2:02.2

biden i've forgotten the experience of oh crap you know that seems to happen to me four times

2:06.3

yeah no it's fair enough he keeps it interesting to say the least um we're recording this on

2:12.7

friday afternoon it's like 3 30 um so we've had a couple weeks now of incredible chaotic war, bloody war in Iran.

2:23.7

This week brought about a ceasefire, but it's not entirely clear that the ceasefire is ceasing fire.

2:31.8

What is your sense of where negotiations talks with the Iranians stand?

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Now, you sit on the Foreign Relations Committee.

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