{"id":6032,"date":"2026-03-23T11:24:38","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:24:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/trump-iran-and-the-draft-independent-veterans-young-voters-and-the-cost-of-another-middle-east-war\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T11:24:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T11:24:38","slug":"trump-iran-and-the-draft-independent-veterans-young-voters-and-the-cost-of-another-middle-east-war","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.righteous-media.com\/IndependentAmericans\/trump-iran-and-the-draft-independent-veterans-young-voters-and-the-cost-of-another-middle-east-war\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump, Iran, And The Draft: Independent Veterans, Young Voters, And The Cost Of Another Middle East War.\u200b"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/playlist.megaphone.fm\/?e=\" width=\"100%\" height=\"210\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><span>In this all\u2011new episode of <\/span><i><span>Independent Americans<\/span><\/i><span>, host Paul Rieckhoff takes you behind the scenes of his latest appearances on MSNBC\u2019s Katy Tur Reports and NewsNation with Connell McShane to break down Trump\u2019s Iran war, talk of a draft, and what it all means for a new generation raised in the shadow of Iraq and Afghanistan. From rising gas prices and billion\u2011dollar\u2011a\u2011day war spending to the specter of regime change and who would actually secure a post\u2011war Iran, Rieckhoff brings the blunt, experience\u2011driven analysis you won\u2019t hear anywhere else.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Drawing on decades of work with veterans and independents, Rieckhoff explains why young Americans feel duped, why Trump\u2019s own family won\u2019t see the front lines, and why the MAGA base is splintering as the war\u2019s popularity drops by the minute. He digs into Tulsi Gabbard\u2019s dramatic reversal on \u201cno regime\u2011change wars,\u201d the growing risk of regional spillover through the Strait of Hormuz, and the unanswered question at the heart of this conflict: who will be the boots on the ground when the bombs stop. Because every episode of <\/span><i><span>Independent Americans<\/span><\/i><span> with Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the most important news stories\u2014and offers light to contrast the heat of other politics and news shows. It\u2019s independent content for independent Americans, and the trusted place for independent news, politics, inspiration and hope that helps you stay ahead of the curve\u2014and stay vigilant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-WATCH <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/cGevi77vO_E\"><span>full video of this episode here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Join <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/no-more-forever-wars\/\"><span>IVA and stand up to Trump\u2019s Forever Wars<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Learn more about Paul\u2019s work to elect a new generation of independent leaders with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentveteransofamerica.org\/\"><span>Independent Veterans of America<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/americanveteransforukraine.org\/\"><span>American Veterans for Ukraine here<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Remember <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/shorts\/do8wjRtDZJ4?feature=share\"><span>Independent is an Attitude<\/span><\/a><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>-Learn more about<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theheadstrongproject.org\/\"><span> The Headstrong Project <\/span><\/a><span>for Veterans, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.taps.org\/\"><span>Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)<\/span><\/a><span>, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.va.gov\/health-care\/health-needs-conditions\/mental-health\/\"><span>Department of Veterans Affairs resources in your area<\/span><\/a><span>. 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Hook into our exclusive Patreon community<\/span><\/a><span> of Independent Americans. Get extra content, connect with guests, meet other Independent Americans, attend events, get merch discounts, and support this show that speaks truth to power.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8211;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/independentamericans.us\/merch\/\"><span>And get cool IA and Righteous hats, t-shirts and other merch<\/span><\/a><span> now in time for the new year.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Independent Americans is powered by veteran-owned and led <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/righteous.us\/\"><span>Righteous Media<\/span><\/a><span>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>And now part of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bleav.com\/shows\/independent-americans-with-paul-rieckhoff\/\"><span>the BLEAV network<\/span><\/a><span>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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