# David Frum and JVL: Iran Is Going to Make Trump Eat It

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Podcast: [The Bulwark](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-bulwark-4018927)
Published: 2026-07-22T21:43:40+00:00
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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.thebulwark.com Trump keeps promising more bombs and bigger explosions in Iran, but the regime knows he’s just trying to disguise his retreat. And the Iranians are not going to back down until the whole world can see that they beat Trump. Meanwhile, in the middle of a war that is ostensibly about stopping Iran from getting a nuke, POTUS just cut a deal with the Saudis for their own nuclear program. Plus: The failure of Republican senators to stand up to Trump may be out of fear of his voters, and are the American people or our political system more to blame for what ails the country? David Frum joins guest host Jonathan V. Last. Show notes: * JVL's Triad on Trump being at war with himself * JVL's Triad, "Very Low-IQ Trump Too Stoopid to Win War" * David's pod episode with Jeffrey Goldberg * The latest episode of "The David Frum Show" * Nixon certifying JFK's election victory As always: Watch, listen, hit the like button or leave a comment . We want to hear from you. Ad-free editions of The Bulwark Podcast are available exclusively for Bulwark+ members. The Bulwark Podcast with Tim Miller is available wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube. New shows drop each weekday afternoon. If you like the show, leave a comment and ⭐⭐⭐⭐ wherever you listen. Add The Bulwark Podcast to your player of choice, here .

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