Scarborough said he told Trump “Iran is not Venezuela,” and cautioned against listening to hawkish advisers such as Lindsey Graham. He said speaking with analysts on the Iran desk at the CIA would have signaled the severe risks involved.
He also voiced doubts about a rumored deal with Iran, calling it potentially a “disaster” that could leave the president weaker than predecessors. Radar noted other public figures — including Joe Rogan and Megyn Kelly — have criticized the conflict, with Rogan labeling it “stupid” and Kelly questioning who the fallen service members were dying for.