![Wittes argues that Trumpβs attack on Iran reflects a governing style that confuses surviving a gamble with making a wise decision. Even a favourable outcome, he says, would not redeem the recklessness of launching war without a credible plan, a solid legal basis, or prudential restraint.
β[R]eckless and stupid decisionsβ
β[U]ltimate presidential BASE jumpβ
β[G]overnance as an extreme sportβ
Benjamin Wittes, βThe Situation: The BASE Jumping Presidency,β
Lawfare, 6-Mar-2026.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:wnhlwfb44kfyi4gb6yc2tvbz/bafkreidgltdi7vveu6e7ouhn34brvtalxsccbyljykdigvszfipowrpqf4)
Wittes argues that Trumpβs attack on Iran reflects a governing style that confuses surviving a gamble with making a wise decision. Even a favourable outcome, he says, would not redeem the recklessness of launching war without a credible plan, a solid legal basis, or prudential restraint. β[R]eckless and stupid decisionsβ β[U]ltimate presidential BASE jumpβ β[G]overnance as an extreme sportβ Benjamin Wittes, βThe Situation: The BASE Jumping Presidency,β Lawfare, 6-Mar-2026.
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