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Will the 360-degree pressures that surround President Donald Trump force him to stop short of dealing the final death blow to the Iranian regime? I hope not. Why, after Iran has been militarily destroyed and has a restive population that could rebel any minute now, does Iran keep saying that it’s winning, and why do people put pressure on Donald Trump as if he’s losing? The answer is that war is not necessarily just about military affairs alone—it’s politics, argues Victor Davis Hanson on today’s edition of “Victor Davis Hanson: In a Few Words.” (00:00) War Status and Blockade (01:48) Midterms and War Powers Pressure (03:35) Europe and Fringe Opposition (05:59) Weapons Shortages and Strategy (06:35) Politics Decide the Endgame