“A Whole Civilization Will Die Tonight” Trump’s 8PM Iran Deadline. The 25th Amendment Moment.

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Donald Trump has issued a chilling 8 a.m. declaration: "A whole civilization will die tonight." In this special emergency episode of Independent Americans, Paul Rieckhoff breaks down the global shockwaves following this unprecedented 8 p.m. deadline targeting Iran. As the world stands on edge, we drill down into the growing list of members of Congress—ranging from progressives like Ro Khanna to conservatives like Marjorie Taylor Greene—who are now calling for the invocation of the 25th Amendment or immediate impeachment to prevent a "forever war."

We also go beyond the headlines to expose the "culture of cruelty" hitting home, including the breaking story of ICE detaining the wife of an active-duty Army soldier at a military base just days after their wedding. Amidst the tension, we look for the helpers—from the Michigan Wolverines' national championship victory to NASA’s Artemis 2 mission breaking deep-space records. This is a moment for independence over partisanship and country over party. Stay frosty. Stay vigilant. 

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