“The Law of the Jungle”: How Trump’s war is causing chaos
Mar 6, 2026 •
An effort by Congress to rein in President Trump’s war in Iran has failed.
Democrats and a few Republicans tried to use the War Powers Resolution to force Trump to get approval from Congress to keep fighting – but it didn’t pass.
Now the war is dragging in more countries, fueling a global crisis and dividing nations.
Today Jasmine El-Gamal, former White House adviser and founder of Averos Strategies, on Trump’s war – is it ego, blind ambition or part of a plan to reshape the world?
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
“The Law of the Jungle”: How Trump’s war is causing chaos
1840 • Mar 6, 2026
“The Law of the Jungle”: How Trump’s war is causing chaos
An effort by Congress to rein in President Trump’s war in Iran has failed.
Democrats and a few Republicans tried to use the War Powers Resolution to force Trump to get approval from Congress to keep fighting – but it didn’t pass.
Now the war is dragging in more countries, fueling a global crisis and dividing nations.
Today Jasmine El-Gamal, former White House adviser and founder of Averos Strategies, on Trump’s war – is it ego, blind ambition or part of a plan to reshape the world?
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Jasmine El-Gamal, founder of Averos Strategies
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