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The Trump administration still can’t decide why it’s doing this

Four days in, Trump’s Iran explanations aren’t getting any clearer.

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here.

Welcome to The Logoff: The US is four days into a war with Iran — and the Trump administration still can’t consistently explain why it’s doing it, or what it hopes to accomplish.

What’s going on? On Tuesday, President Donald Trump told reporters that “if anything, I might’ve forced Israel’s hand” to attack Iran over the weekend.

On Monday,........

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