The Art of Downplaying Devastation: How Trump's Minimization Strategy Works The US war on Iran has been a contentious conflict for seven months, with no clear end in sight.
Despite the mounting death toll and global condemnation, President Donald Trump has downplayed its significance by referring to the ongoing hostilities as "small potatoes.
" This is not a new tactic for the Trump administration; it's a strategy that has been employed in various international conflicts.