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A loud chorus of voices appeared in the media to celebrate President Donald Trump’s decision to assassinate Iranian Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani, a move that has sparked renewed tension in the Middle East, a new deployment of U.S. forces, and predictions of increased military spending.

Many of the pundits who appeared on national television or were quoted in major publications to praise the president’s actions have undisclosed ties to the defense industry — the only domestic industry that stands to gain from increased violence.

Read the full story from The Intercept’s Lee Fang here:
https://theintercept.com/2020/01/06/iran-suleimani-tv-pundits-weapons-industry/

Citations

[1] Pundits Praising Suleimani Killing Fail to Disclose Arms Ties ➤ https://theintercept.com/2020/01/06/iran-suleimani-tv-pundits-weapons-industry/