French minister blasts Trump over Iran quagmire, warns he alone must pay the price and face impeachment risk

A fierce attack against the government of the United States was launched by the former Minister of Economy of France, Arnaud Montebourg, accusing Donald Trump of leading his country into a historic disaster, similar to that of Vietnam.
Montebourg’s analysis leaves no room for misinterpretation, Trump is no longer simply an ally, but an enemy and competitor who uses his power to blackmail Europe.
Montebourg described a bleak picture of transatlantic relations, accusing Washington of an unprecedented tactic of coercion. As he emphasized, the Trump administration imposes arbitrary tariffs to seize European economies, while at the same time mocking its allies by calling them cowards, because they refuse to participate in its expansionist ambitions, from the annexation of Greenland to the war in the Gulf. This requires a corresponding resistance, the French politician stated, making clear that the national interest of France dictates full abstention from this conflict.
Montebourg’s criticism focuses on the complete isolation of the United States.
Trump entered the war with Iran completely alone, openly bypassing the United Nations and NATO.
The war in Vietnam lasted 8 years, in Iraq 18 and in Afghanistan 20.
Will the same happen with Iran. he wondered meaningfully, describing the operation in the Persian Gulf as a quagmire that will swallow American forces.
For Montebourg, the only legitimate path for opening the Strait of Hormuz is multilateral action through the United Nations and not the unilateral adventurism of the White House.
Beyond the military aspect, the French former minister sees Trump’s political end approaching.
With inflation surging to threatening levels and the promises of the Republicans collapsing, Trump is in a difficult position ahead of the midterm elections.
Montebourg predicted that in eight months the new Congress may turn the President into a target of impeachment, as the American people will demand explanations for the dead end into which the country was led.
We are not at war with Iran, Montebourg concluded, sending a clear message to Brussels and Paris, We are not at war with Iran.
Trump entered this war alone and it is his responsibility to pay the price for the consequences of his military choices.

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