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Donald’s Madman Theory Will Fail

Donald’s Madman Theory Will Fail

Despite being known for the “art of the deal,” Trump has no idea how to successfully negotiate anything on the world stage.

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Jun 19, 2025
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by Bob Cesca

WASHINGTON, DC – In case you’re wondering what Donald Trump is doing about the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, it’s called the Madman Theory of foreign policy. And it’s doomed to fail.

Niccolo Machiavelli, the scheming Renaissance-era diplomat and political strategist, once said it’s "a very wise thing to simulate madness." Many …

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