Trump has repeatedly shown complete disregard for the lives of innocent civilians—viewing them as mere pawns in a greater game. In the Venezuelan operation, there were several civilian casualties. In the ongoing operation in Iran, 201 people have reportedly been killed across the country, while 747 have been injured. Is it ever justifiable to support a strike on a primary school which resulted in at least 85 deaths? The answer seems obvious. Also, the explanations for this operation are far from satisfying. If this is a question of establishing power, the U.S. has already proven themselves as a military superpower. The justification of self-defense is not valid as the U.S. and Israel initiated the attack. The line between smart military strategies and plain bullying is being blurred. While Trump frames the operation as an opportunity for Iranian citizens to obtain freedom, he does not hesitate to treat them as mere casualties.