Inside Donald Trump’s Iran gamble: Win it and then own it

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Welcome to Monday’s edition of Washington Secrets. The news is dominated by Iran, so we have a look at President Donald Trump’s unique approach to big decisions, which revolves around his extraordinary belief in his own ability. There is the moment Trump almost gave away his plan on Friday, and Gavin Newsom tells all about last year’s infamous phone call …

Donald Trump has told people around him that public opinion will turn against him for launching strikes on Iran but will rally decisively behind him once a quick victory proves him right.

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