Patriotism is a good thing, and those in the Trump administration have long embraced its symbolic nature during both terms. Moreover, unlike previous Republican presidents and other GOP politicians, President Donald Trump has realized the value of public relations and the importance of political messaging that appeals to the masses. It is a strategy the administration continues to use to drum up support for Operation Epic Fury.

Most of the videos promoted on the White House’s social media platforms in support of Operation Epic Fury have had a snarky, yet comedic, sensational tone. Movie clips, songs, and even video game clips have been used in recent videos to support the military strikes against Iran. As funny as these videos are, it is a missed opportunity to showcase the evil and brutality of the Iranian regime over the last 47 years. It would be good to refresh the minds of Americans about Iran’s horrors during that time, which is one of the main reasons for Operation Epic Fury.