Trump’s Legacy: An Unchecked Presidency and a War That May Outlast Him

On August 18, President Donald Trump said no talks with Iran were underway or scheduled , while the US naval blockade remained in force and Tehran insisted the Strait of Hormuz would stay closed until Washington met the terms of the June interim agreement. The impasse sharpens the most consequential question surrounding Trump’s legacy: not whether he wins or loses this war, but whether he leaves…