Name: Iran Needs to Learn That Trump Isn't Playing Games: National Security Consultant
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Description: NTD's Fiona Ji spoke with EJ Kimball, a national security consultant, and director of Policy and Strategic Operations of the U.S. Israel Education Association.

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NTD's Fiona Ji spoke with EJ Kimball, a national security consultant, and director of Policy and Strategic Operations of the U.S. Israel Education Association.

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