USA Trump to make decision on US involvement 'within two weeks'

[Social Media]

 

In a closely watched White House press briefing, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt conveyed a direct message from President Donald Trump regarding America’s potential involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Addressing growing speculation over the U.S. military’s role in the region, Leavitt confirmed that the president has not yet made a final decision.

Fairly important statement that's flying under the radar

Looks like there's still effort to negotiate

And Trump will take as much as two weeks to decide what to do

Removes a bit of the immediate risks pic.twitter.com/svDMJFWK3Z

— BeSomebodyFX (@BeSomebodyFX) June 19, 2025

 

“Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” Trump said in the statement delivered by Leavitt.

 

The president’s remarks come amid heightened tensions in the Middle East and increasing pressure at home and abroad to clarify the United States’ position. While details of the possible negotiations with Tehran remain undisclosed, Trump’s statement suggests that the administration sees diplomatic engagement as a potential avenue to defuse the crisis—at least for now.

 

His comments leave open the possibility of direct American involvement but tie any such action to the likelihood and progress of talks with Iranian officials. This conditional approach signals that Trump is attempting to strike a balance between projecting strength and allowing space for diplomacy, as regional violence threatens to spiral further out of control.

 

With speculation intensifying in Washington and allied capitals, the two-week timeline now sets a ticking clock on a decision that could reshape the geopolitical landscape of the region.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC  2025-06-20

 

 

[Tug]

TACO

[bamnutsak]

Reminds us of "Infrastructure Week" from Season 1.

 

 

https://edition.cnn.com/2019/05/23/politics/donald-trump-infrastructure-week

 

 

[Chomper Higgot]

He’s changed his story on US involvement multiple times already, his only consistency is his resort to ‘two weeks’.

 

Two weeks does at least give him time to be instructed that MAGA doesn’t stand for let the tail wag the dog.

 

 

 

[bamnutsak]

"Two-weeks"

 

 

[shdmn]

Thanks Biden!

 

 

[stevenl]

I don't think he is allowed to make that decision himself; it's up to Congress. So with this Congress he can do what he wants.

[phetphet]

He has probably got to check the books first, to see if the US can afford another war. It won't be cheap.

 

Looks like his hope of getting the Nobel peace prize is long gone. If it was ever there in the first place.

[sammieuk1]

That's Taco for Ya 🤔

 

 

 

[Bkk Brian]

16 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

He’s changed his story on US involvement multiple times already, his only consistency is his resort to ‘two weeks’.

 

Two weeks does at least give him time to be instructed that MAGA doesn’t stand for let the tail wag the dog.

 

 

 

This is not about MAGA. It's about taking an important decision without haste or do you prefer him to attack now without waiting?

[Callmeishmael]

The only positive that I was expecting from Trump 2.0 was his reluctance to get into wars.  

 

Unfortunately, it looks like he will not be able to resist the temptation to play with his high-tech toys!

[Chomper Higgot]

Just now, Callmeishmael said:

The only positive that I was expecting from Trump 2.0 was his reluctance to get into wars.  

 

Unfortunately, it looks like he will not be able to resist the temptation to play with his high-tech toys!

The only reason to expect this was Trump’s promises.

 

But of course he’s a liar, his promises are worthless.

 

The problem he now has is he stood on an isolationist platform, MAGA don’t want America involved in foreign wars.

 

Does he listen to his base or does he let the tail wag the dog.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/bannon-carlson-greene-iran-trump-israel-b2771202.html

[Bkk Brian]

25 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The only reason to expect this was Trump’s promises.

 

But of course he’s a liar, his promises are worthless.

 

The problem he now has is he stood on an isolationist platform, MAGA don’t want America involved in foreign wars.

 

Does he listen to his base or does he let the tail wag the dog.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/bannon-carlson-greene-iran-trump-israel-b2771202.html

Again his decision is not based on MAGA. Perhaps instead of deflection you should concentrate on the OP:

 

4 hours ago, Social Media said:

“Based on the fact that there's a substantial chance of negotiations that may or may not take place with Iran in the near future, I will make my decision whether or not to go within the next two weeks,” Trump said in the statement delivered by Leavitt.

 

[bendejo]

Donny Two-weeks, good name for a mobster from Queens.

 

[frank83628]

1 hour ago, bamnutsak said:

"Two-weeks"

 

 

But you never held any other politician to the same scrutiny did you.

Other politicians dont give straight answers for this exact reason, so they cant be held to their words.

 

[HappyExpat57]

1 hour ago, Tug said:

TACO

He ALSO recently did a TACO on his TikTok ban. No wonder no one takes him seriously (except for his deranged cult followers).

[EVENKEEL]

Iran seeing the build up of US assets in the Gulf region could help them in their decision making. 

[bendejo]

In 2 weeks it will be July 4th, "It's July 4th, not today, after the holiday." And so on.

A new interpretation of the term "block chain."

 

[HappyExpat57]

18 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Again his decision is not based on MAGA. Perhaps instead of deflection you should concentrate on the OP:

 

 

His opinion is based on what Fox talking heads tell him to think.

[frank83628]

2 hours ago, Tug said:

TACO

You prefer all out war?.  guess youre safe all the way over in Cali, as American always are when it comes to war.... its never in your back yard is it!!

 

Look how much fuss you made,  screaming & crying when Russia was going to put missiles in cuba

[John Drake]

TACO-ed again. Trump is a weak, indecisive man who blusters, rants, threatens, and then crawls back for cover. It's his MO. Doesn't matter if it's tariffs or foreign policy.

[Chomper Higgot]

4 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

But you never held any other politician to the same scrutiny did you.

Other politicians dont give straight answers for this exact reason, so they cant be held to their words.

 

Which other politicians is this thread discussing?

[Bkk Brian]

4 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

His opinion is based on what Fox talking heads tell him to think.

What have they advised him in this then?

[frank83628]

9 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Which other politicians is this thread discussing?

What threads on the political soapbox are not discussing him?

I am just highlighting the fact then nobody has been held to the same scrutiny as Trump, youre all hypocrites of varying degrees

[JonnyF]

53 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The problem he now has is he stood on an isolationist platform, MAGA don’t want America involved in foreign wars.

 

Are you a spokeswoman for MAGA now?

 

When did you start in this role?

[novacova]

Impossible to predict the outcome either way. This may vary well blow the the Middle East and bring complete chaos in the region, or a revolutionary peace. Though if the Iranian regime survives then so will their nuclear ambitions to succeed in bringing uncertainty and perpetual conflicts.

[Bkk Brian]

56 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

The only reason to expect this was Trump’s promises.

 

But of course he’s a liar, his promises are worthless.

 

The problem he now has is he stood on an isolationist platform, MAGA don’t want America involved in foreign wars.

 

Does he listen to his base or does he let the tail wag the dog.

 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/bannon-carlson-greene-iran-trump-israel-b2771202.html

Carlson and Greene are not his MAGA base

 

MAGA voters overwhelmingly support US strikes on Iranian military: poll

An overwhelming number of self-described “MAGA Republicans” would back US strikes against Iranian military outposts and other infrastructure amid Israel’s military campaign against the theocratic regime, a new poll found.

A whopping 65% of “MAGA Republicans” would back strikes on Iran, compared to a paltry 19% opposed, which even eclipses the support for such military action among more traditional Republicans, according to a J.L. Partners survey shared exclusively with The Post.

By contrast, self-described “traditional” Republicans would back strikes against Iran 51% to 28%. Meanwhile, Republican voters writ large would support the US government launching strikes on Iran by 58% to 25%, with 17% neutral or unsure, per the poll.

https://nypost.com/2025/06/18/us-news/maga-voters-overwhelmingly-support-us-strikes-on-iranian-military-poll/

[frank83628]

1 minute ago, JonnyF said:

 

Are you a spokeswoman for MAGA now?

 

When did you start in this role?

Trump campaigned on now new wars, but is now being dragged into a war for Israels benefit.  all the old war Hawks like Lindsey Graham, all the dems that hate Trump will all be on board too. 

I hope it doesnt, Its a shame Israel has infested US politics to such a degree.

[frank83628]

6 minutes ago, Bkk Brian said:

Carlson and Greene are not his MAGA base

 

MAGA voters overwhelmingly support US strikes on Iranian military: poll

An overwhelming number of self-described “MAGA Republicans” would back US strikes against Iranian military outposts and other infrastructure amid Israel’s military campaign against the theocratic regime, a new poll found.

A whopping 65% of “MAGA Republicans” would back strikes on Iran, compared to a paltry 19% opposed, which even eclipses the support for such military action among more traditional Republicans, according to a J.L. Partners survey shared exclusively with The Post.

By contrast, self-described “traditional” Republicans would back strikes against Iran 51% to 28%. Meanwhile, Republican voters writ large would support the US government launching strikes on Iran by 58% to 25%, with 17% neutral or unsure, per the poll.

https://nypost.com/2025/06/18/us-news/maga-voters-overwhelmingly-support-us-strikes-on-iranian-military-poll/

Ahh, those polls that dont matter, unless they show the results you want.

[Bkk Brian]

Just now, frank83628 said:

Ahh, those polls that dont matter, unless they show the results you want.

No a poll that shows MAGA is in favour of direct action contrary to the claim made that I was responding to.