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From the Right · Watch · October 29, 2026

Oct 28 · Trump says "anything's possible" when asked about new strikes on Iran after the midterms, as the U.S. warns Middle East allies to prepare and the U.N. nuclear watchdog presses Iran for access

Newsmax: "Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on his watch." Former Envoy Morgan Ortagus discussed President Donald Trump's potential next steps against Iran on Thursday's "National Report."

Newsmax: "Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on his watch." Former Envoy Morgan Ortagus discussed President Donald Trump's potential next steps against Iran on Thursday's "National Report."

Grade F (58/100). After a Ukraine report, former envoy Morgan Ortagus says new strikes on Iran look very likely and defends Trump's pressure campaign

F: Mixes in the reporter's opinion and leaves out key context.

  • Adds the reporter's own opinion or claims as fact (minus 24 points): [3:44] says the First Lady 'has been able to do something that the Biden administration couldn't do for three years' (guest's own claim)
  • Leaves out something important (minus 18 points): only a supporter of new strikes is heard on the Iran question, with no other view

Splits: After a Ukraine report, former envoy Morgan Ortagus says new strikes on Iran look very likely and defends Trump's pressure campaign

Same story: Drop Site News, Reuters

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