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McGowan Critiques Military Action, Urges Healthcare Focus

3/16/2026

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Leigh McGowan, political commentator, criticized U.S. military escalation in Iran on CNN, arguing healthcare spending should take priority given 68,000 uninsured deaths.
She remains pro-military and calls for a clear exit strategy.
New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan said crippling Iran's military would be a U.S. victory.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended the actions as necessary to deter Iranian aggression and protect interests.

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Leigh McGowan, political commentator, criticized U.S. military escalation in Iran on CNN, arguing healthcare spending should take priority given 68,000 uninsured deaths.
She remains pro-military and calls for a clear exit strategy.
New York Post correspondent Lydia Moynihan said crippling Iran's military would be a U.S. victory.
U.S. President Donald Trump defended the actions as necessary to deter Iranian aggression and protect interests.