By John Q. Hosedrinker 
Initially, Iranian protesters were emboldened by Donald Trump’s promises of support, including the Pentagon’s apparent preparation for military action. However, when Trump reversed course, announcing Iran’s regime had agreed to cease violence, many felt betrayed, believing they were used as pawns. These individuals express anger and disappointment, citing that Trump’s actions led to increased regime brutality and bloodshed. While some still hold out hope for future intervention, the overall sentiment is that the protests are now suppressed and underground.
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‘He Doesn’t Care About Us’: Iranian Protesters Say They Were Betrayed By Trump
It’s pretty clear, isn’t it? That whole idea of expecting something genuine, some sort of selfless act, from Donald Trump? Well, it’s like hoping the sun will rise in the west. The folks in Iran, specifically the protesters, they’re feeling this disappointment hard right now. They’re saying they were betrayed, and honestly, can you blame them? It’s like, why would anyone expect a transactional relationship to be anything other than, well, transactional? If there’s no personal gain involved, Trump just isn’t going to bother.
The fundamental truth is simple: Trump cares about Trump. Everything else is secondary. He doesn’t care about human rights, democracy, or any of those lofty ideals. His priorities are focused on his wealth, his power, and his own personal vendettas. Iran isn’t an exception to this rule. The same goes for Venezuela, the United States, or anywhere else on the planet.
For him, it boils down to what can be gained. Access to oil, the support of certain powerful figures, that’s where his attention lies. If a dictator, terrible to their own people but offering the right deals to Trump, came into power in Iran, he would support that person too. It’s all about what’s in it for him, what he can extract from the situation. And that means anyone not offering him something is going to be left in the cold.
People who offer Trump something, even if they give it to him, they will probably be betrayed. He would happily let half of Iran die if it meant he “won.” It’s a bitter lesson, but Trump has a long history of throwing people under the bus. This is a recurring theme. The list of people and groups he’s betrayed is incredibly long. If you’re not getting something out of the deal, he’s not doing it.
It’s a harsh reality that’s been consistently demonstrated over decades. Those who feel betrayed by him are simply the latest to realize the truth. If you’re not serving his interests, you’re not on his radar. He doesn’t even care about his own children, let alone Iranian protesters. The pattern is clear.
The US, not just Trump, only gets involved when there’s money to be made. That’s the core of the issue. The same motivations fuel his dealings with other nations. He might make a show of concern, but it’s a performance, a distraction. Behind the scenes, the only thing that matters is the bottom line, the deal, what he can gain.
It’s not just the Iranian protesters either. It’s everyone. Americans, Venezuelans, anyone who’s ever trusted him to act in good faith. You have to ask: what did Putin want? Did someone pay someone to stay out of it? The answer is always the same: he’s looking out for number one.
It’s a tough truth, but one many seem to be learning the hard way. He doesn’t care about any country having democracy. He cares about what the leaders of these nations will do for him. He betrays everyone but himself, and anyone who thinks otherwise is in for a rude awakening. The reactions range from shock to resignation. The sentiment is consistent: “Welcome to the club.”