Tommy Tuberville’s unwavering faith in Donald Trump managing nuclear codes while Trump makes ominous threats of military action against Iran is a case study in absurdity. The Alabama senator’s assurances raise eyebrows, especially when corporate media, like CNN, chimes in with its usual panic-happy framing. They’d have you believe Tuberville is merely a loyal lapdog—disregarding the real implications of security at our fingertips. It’s as if they all think we should play along with the circus that puts our national safety at risk.

Meanwhile, Fox News will likely spin this devotion as staunch patriotism, painting Tuberville’s blind trust as a badge of honor rather than a glaring red flag. What’s more alarming than Tuberville’s confidence? The institutional silence on the reckless brinkmanship Trump is flirting with, concerning Iran. Both networks focus on the melodrama rather than drilling down into the consequences of such bravado. They ignore the underlying risk of alienating allies and inflating tension across the globe.

Mainstream outlets seem more interested in sensational headlines than real accountability, which underscores their role as enablers in this farcical political theater. So, while Tuberville might believe in Trump’s nuclear prowess, those of us outside the echo chamber should question whether it’s wise to leave the fate of nations in the hands of impulsive tweets and outdated bravado.