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Reich: Trump's Iran Ceasefire Signals Major Capitulation

4/9/2026

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Robert Reich, political commentator, argues that U.S. President Donald Trump's recent ceasefire with Iran constitutes a significant capitulation.
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. threats, shows how nations can leverage their power against Trump.
Reich notes Harvard, comedian Jimmy Kimmel, and writer E. Jean Carroll have resisted Trump by refusing to cave to his demands, illustrating a proven tactic.

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Robert Reich, political commentator, argues that U.S. President Donald Trump's recent ceasefire with Iran constitutes a significant capitulation.
Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz, after U.S. threats, shows how nations can leverage their power against Trump.
Reich notes Harvard, comedian Jimmy Kimmel, and writer E. Jean Carroll have resisted Trump by refusing to cave to his demands, illustrating a proven tactic.