A Turning Point USA contributor named Jack Posobiec stated that President Donald Trump’s pressure campaign on Iran is part of a broader strategy aimed at tightening the screws on China.
During an interview, Posobiec rejected the idea that Trump would settle for a weak peace agreement with Iran. Instead, he described U.S. naval actions as successful. “I don’t think President Trump is going to choose a bad deal because the blockade is working,” Posobiec said. “The blockade is brilliant, and President Trump is using that strategic brilliance and the power of the United States Navy to put an economic constriction on Iran’s oil.”
He added that the effort is designed to corner Chinese President Xi Jinping ahead of an upcoming meeting. “This is all about putting Xi Jinping in a corner,” Posobiec stated. “It’s about putting the CCP and constricting on the dragon,” he said, referring to China’s dependence on oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Posobiec warned that restricting those supplies could ripple through China’s economy and spark internal instability. “If their economy slows down, then you’re talking about 1%, 2% uptick in unemployment,” he explained. “That’s going to mean millions and millions of Chinese out of work that could potentially flood into the streets and create a problem for the CCP regime.”
Addressing criticism from Democrats over war powers, Posobiec claimed Congress is engaging in political theater rather than asserting authority. “If Congress wanted to exert itself, it would have done so decades ago,” he said. “The fact they’re just playing politics at this point, that’s clearly what’s going on.”
He also noted that similar actions by Democrat administrations would likely draw less opposition. “If this were Joe Biden … this would not be a problem with them whatsoever,” Posobiec added. “They’re just playing politics here, and they’re doing so because it’s a Republican president.”
