Critics of the conflict see a distinctly Trumpian disaster unfolding in the Middle East, reflecting the president’s worst traits. The truth is even more dispiriting: econ.st/3OA4LTmIllustration: Chloe Cushman— The Economist (@TheEconomist) Apr 22, 2026

Critics of the conflict see a distinctly Trumpian disaster unfolding in the Middle East, reflecting the president’s worst traits. The truth is even more dispiriting: Illustration: Chloe Cushman
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