MSNBC Analyst, a Former Obama Official, Calls Iran 'Most Western Nation' in the Middle East

TERRIBLE TAKE: MSNBC Panelist Defends Iran, Calls Them 'Most Western Nation' in Middle East

MSNBC political analyst and former Obama official Richard Stengel sparked backlash Thursday after questioning why the U.S. stands with Israel over Iran, declaring that Iran is “the most Western nation” in the Middle East. Stengel brushed aside Iran’s hostile rhetoric and multiple plans to assassinate President Trump. “They chant ‘death to America,’” he admitted, but added, “they also love American movies.” He pressed further: “Why is it a founda…

MSNBC Analyst, a Former Obama Official, Calls Iran 'Most Western Nation' in the Middle East

MSNBC political analyst and former Obama administration official Rick Stengel questioned why the United States is aligned with Israel rather than Iran, which he called "the most Western nation" in the Middle East. Though Iranians chant "death to America," Stengel said, they also "love American movies."The post MSNBC Analyst, a Former Obama Official, Calls Iran 'Most Western Nation' in the Middle East appeared first on .