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Lichtman Live #271Newly obtained video is revealing the scale of an Iranian attack on a major U.S. military base in Kuwait—and raising new questions about what the Pentagon knew about the danger facing American troops.The footage, obtained and authenticated by CBS News, shows Iranian ballistic missiles and drones striking Camp Buehring, with explosions and damage to buildings and military equipment. Witnesses also reported Iranian aircraft during the attacks.The attack placed significant pressure on U.S. forces at the base. CBS News reports that soldiers ran critically low on .50-caliber ammunition and that more than 100 troops who remained at the installation ultimately withdrew into the Kuwaiti desert. One service member described the attack bluntly: “They hit us bad.”The Pentagon declined to comment on the newly obtained footage, instead pointing to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s earlier statements that the military had moved the vast majority of American personnel away from bases vulnerable to Iranian fire.A Pentagon inspector general report has also documented extensive Iranian strikes on U.S. military facilities across the region, including significant equipment losses and damage.On Lichtman Live, Allan Lichtman examines the new footage, what it reveals about the Iran war, the experience of U.S. troops on the ground, and the questions it raises about the Pentagon’s handling of the conflict.How much did the public know about the attacks on U.S. bases—and what did Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth know?🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/joinOrder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Trump #iran #iranwar #politics #LichtmanLive

Lichtman Live #270

President Donald Trump sparked controversy at a campaign rally in Nebraska after making remarks about Iran potentially “taking out” Los Angeles and San Diego while discussing the costs of the ongoing U.S.-Iran war.

Trump said, “They can take out a city. Let them take out Los Angeles. Let them take out San Diego,” before describing the potential cost as a “small price to pay.” The comments immediately drew criticism from California officials, including Governor Gavin Newsom and the mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego.

But what exactly did Trump mean? The context of the remarks has generated competing interpretations. Trump did not explicitly call on Iran to attack the cities, and reporting notes that it was unclear whether he was speaking literally, referring to the potential consequences of the war, or making another point about Iran's capabilities. The White House defended the remarks by pointing to Trump's argument about the potential threat posed by an Iranian nuclear capability.

On Lichtman Live, Allan Lichtman examines Trump's comments, the reaction from California officials, the broader U.S.-Iran conflict, and what this extraordinary exchange could reveal about the administration's approach to the war.

What did Trump mean when he said Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego—and what are the implications?

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Lichtman Live #269

Renee Good’s family is taking legal action over her fatal shooting by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis. On October 1, 2026, her family filed two civil lawsuits against the federal government, the officer involved, and other Trump administration officials.

One lawsuit alleges wrongful death and negligence, while the other alleges civil rights violations and a broader conspiracy involving federal officials. The allegations will be addressed through the legal process, and the defendants’ responses and the court proceedings will shape what happens next.

The case raises significant questions about the use of force by federal immigration agents, government accountability, civil rights, and the ability of families to seek justice when a loved one dies during a federal enforcement operation.

On Lichtman Live, Allan Lichtman examines the lawsuit, the legal and political implications, and what this case could mean for accountability within federal immigration enforcement.

Will Renee Good’s family get their day in court—and what could this case mean for the future of ICE accountability?

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Lichtman Live #268Former special counsel Jack Smith testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee, defending the investigations and indictments he brought against President Donald Trump.In his opening statement, Smith said his investigation had developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that Trump engaged in criminal activity. He also said he would have pursued the same case regardless of whether the president were a Republican or Democrat.Smith’s two federal cases against Trump focused on efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and the retention of classified documents after leaving office. Both cases were ultimately dismissed after Trump returned to the presidency.The Senate hearing comes amid Republican scrutiny of Smith’s investigations, including allegations that his team abused its authority and improperly targeted Republicans. Smith rejected those allegations and defended his investigative decisions.On Lichtman Live, Allan Lichtman breaks down Jack Smith’s testimony, what the former special counsel says his investigations uncovered, and what this congressional showdown means for the ongoing political and legal battle surrounding Donald Trump.What exactly did Jack Smith say he proved—and what happens next?🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/joinOrder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Trump #jacksmith #corruptionexposed #trumpindictment #LichtmanLive

Lichtman Live #267President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington as the United States and China navigate a relationship defined by both cooperation and intense strategic competition.With trade, artificial intelligence, Taiwan, critical minerals, Iran, and technology at the center of U.S.-China relations, the Trump-Xi summit raises a larger question: Can two global superpowers coexist without their rivalry escalating into conflict?Xi's Washington visit is the first in more than a decade, and both governments have emphasized the need for stability even as significant disagreements remain. At their May 2026 summit, Trump and Xi agreed to pursue a “constructive relationship of strategic stability.”In this episode of Lichtman Live, Allan Lichtman examines what the Trump-Xi meetings could mean for the future of U.S.-China relations, global power competition, trade, technology, and the risk of conflict between the world's two largest powers.What happens when two superpowers compete for influence—but still need each other?🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/joinOrder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Trump #China #xijinping #communism #LichtmanLive

President Donald Trump has taken a major new step in his ongoing conflict with the news media, barring CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House access after criticizing their coverage as “fake news.” The three outlets have since sued the Trump administration, arguing that the ban violates their First Amendment rights.
The Trump administration says the outlets can continue covering the president from outside the White House, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the decision by arguing that the outlets were not being shut down or prevented from reporting altogether.
But the dispute has now expanded beyond individual news organizations. The White House press-access fight has disrupted the traditional television press pool, with major networks suspending pool coverage after CNN, MS NOW and Politico were excluded.
What is the KEY issue in Trump’s escalating battle with the media? How could this fight over White House access affect the relationship between the presidency and the press?
Presidential historian Allan Lichtman breaks down the latest developments, the First Amendment questions surrounding the dispute, and the broader historical context of presidential-media conflicts.
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Lichtman Live #265 Register for Dr. Lichtman's New Book Launch Party Here: https://weavinginfluence.zoom.us/meeting/register/t0vmFo3iTsCv5A5vRdL0ww#/registrationPresidential greatness is often discussed impressionistically, through rankings, anecdotes, or moral judgments untethered from history’s structural demands. The Ten Keys to Greatness approach rejects that looseness in favor of a harder premise: greatness is not a personality trait or a popularity contest, but a form of historical performance.Taken together, the ten keys capture the full spectrum of demands placed on a president by the American system―demands that recur across centuries even as circumstances change. Each key represents a distinct dimension of leadership; no single key is sufficient on its own, and no great president succeeds by mastering only one or two.Why ten―and not fewer? Fewer keys oversimplify; more dilute judgment. These ten were chosen because they are distinct yet collectively dispositive. Together they cover power and restraint, vision and execution, domestic and global leadership, structure and story, institutions and individuals.A president need not turn every key to be great―but the more keys turned, and the tougher the challenges, the greater the presidency. The scorecards that follow do not rank for spectacle; they reveal the different paths by which greatness is earned―and why it remains so rare.Ultimately, presidential greatness is measured by results: the extent to which a leader seizes the crises of their era to alter the nation’s course. The presidents discussed here were not great because they were flawless―many were deeply flawed―but because they knew how to wield power decisively and left behind a transformed country, compelling a new answer to the enduring question of what America is and what it might become.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/joinPreorder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#unitedstates #uspresident #potus #AllanLichtman #presidentialhistory

Lichtman Live #264Who paid for Donald Trump Jr.’s lavish Bahamas wedding celebrations? A new investigation has revealed that Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman with close ties to Vladimir Putin, paid hundreds of thousands of dollars toward celebrations surrounding Don Jr.’s wedding.Donald Trump Jr. and his wife, Bettina, have confirmed Kremlev’s financial involvement, describing the celebrations as a generous wedding gift from a friend. Reporting indicates that Kremlev covered major expenses including a private-island rental and fireworks.Now, House Oversight Committee Democrat Robert Garcia is seeking answers, requesting records and communications involving Kremlev, Donald Trump Jr., and the White House. Garcia has raised questions about potential foreign influence and whether there were any connections between Kremlev's financial support and the Trump family's political or business interests.President Donald Trump has said he did not know Kremlev and characterized the event as an after-party rather than his son's wedding itself.Why did a Russian businessman with ties to Putin spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on celebrations for the president's son? And what questions does this raise about foreign influence, political connections, and the Trump family's business interests?Presidential historian Allan Lichtman breaks down the story and what it could mean.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/joinPreorder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Trump #DonaldTrumpJr #AllanLichtman #Russia #LichtmanLive

Lichtman Live #263Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 “Trump dividend” to American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections. But what is behind the extraordinary proposal—and could it actually influence voters?Presidential historian Allan Lichtman examines Trump's $5,000 promise, the potential cost of the plan, questions about how it would be funded, and what the proposal reveals about Trump's strategy heading into the midterms.The proposal has already prompted questions about its feasibility and political implications. Estimates put the potential cost at more than $1 trillion if broadly applied, while details about funding and implementation remain unresolved.Is this an economic proposal, an attempt to influence voters, or something else? And what is the KEY to Trump's strategy heading into the 2026 midterms?Watch Allan Lichtman's analysis and join the conversation.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/joinPreorder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#Trump #AllanLichtman #2026Midterms #trumpnews #LichtmanLive

Lichtman Live #262New Hampshire Senate primary is underway—and this could be one of the most important Senate races of the 2026 midterm elections.With Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen retiring, New Hampshire has an open Senate seat for the first time in years. Republicans are hoping to capitalize on the opportunity and flip the seat from Democratic to Republican control, while Democrats are fighting to hold onto a seat that could be critical to control of the U.S. Senate.On the Republican side, former New Hampshire senator John Sununu and former Massachusetts senator Scott Brown are the biggest names in a crowded GOP primary. Sununu has the backing of President Donald Trump and Republican Senate leadership. On the Democratic side, Rep. Chris Pappas is facing a challenge from progressive candidate Karishma Manzur.Allan Lichtman breaks down the New Hampshire primary results, the Senate battle, and what tonight's vote could mean for the fight for control of Congress in November.Can Republicans pull off a New Hampshire Senate flip? Who will emerge from the primaries? And could this open seat ultimately determine which party controls the Senate?Join Allan Lichtman and Sam Lichtman for live election analysis, historical perspective, and 2026 midterm coverage on Lichtman Live.🔔 Subscribe for more sharp insights on politics and history!📅 LIVE Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyQx8dGfgcQ4WUhrKP0ORlQ/joinPreorder Great American Presidents Here: https://www.amazon.com/Great-American-Presidents-Transformed-Presidency/dp/161088731X📚 Order Conservative at the Core here: https://undpress.nd.edu/9780268210304/conservative-at-the-core/👕🫏Check out Dr. Lichtman’s Merch Shop!🐘🧢 https://allan-lichtman.printify.me/Find all of our links here! 🔗https://linktr.ee/allanlichtman#NewHampshire #NHPrimary #SenateRace #2026midterms