Netanyahu And Trump May 11, 2026May 9, 2026 NETANYAHU AND TRUMP ‘They have screwed each other pretty badly’: tensions emerge in Netanyahu-Trump alliance “He told Trump: ‘The Iranian economy is in shambles. The people are on the precipice of revolt. The Revolutionary Guards are losing control. Life in Iran is intolerable. This is our time,’” Pinkas said. “‘What we could do together is bring down the regime … think that together, jointly, we can win the war in three, four days.’” According to multiple reports, US intelligence and military officials stressed the risk that Iran could attack US allies in the Gulf and close the strait of Hormuz. But Netanyahu – and US administration hawks including the defence secretary, Pete Hegseth – prevailed, arguing that Iran’s Revolutionary Guards were overrated and would not have the strength to hit back. They were proved wrong on every count. 86 THE SEASHELLS Blanche Is Bluffing. An interesting essay on how prosecutions usually work. Back when the rule of law was taken as a serious thing. EPSTEIN Well? Are the Republicans, who control all three branches of government, ready to stop protecting powerful pedophiles? CIAO BELLA! If all goes according to plan, I am “abroad” as you read this. If some amazing thing happens this week and you find me posting about “the happiest cities in America” — or not posting at all — it’s because I haven’t been able to figure out the Internet. Rest assured, I will extend your subscription to make up for any lost days.