Last Post: It’s TACO or Trump Actually Carries Out

With reference to Donald Trump backing down on imposing high tariffs, Wall Street analysts noted “Trump always chickens out”, or TACO for shorthand. The same cannot be said regarding his decision to bomb Iran.

Shaun Miller, Prahran, Vic

Trump’s nickname TACO is still relevant – Trump Actually Carries Out.

Peter Cranage, Bonython, ACT

One could legitimately argue the only time American students learn geography is when their government bombs an obscure country they’ve never heard of before.

Mark Chapman, Buderim, Qld

It would be illuminating if Penny Wong could produce a scintilla of evidence that Iran is interested in dialogue.

Robyn Manoy, Darling Point, NSW

When the chips are down, Australia needs the US as an ally, but Anthony Albanese has few chips left.

Roseanne Schneider, Toowoomba, Qld

Perhaps it isn’t just the case of Albo being a “shy ally” but, embarrassingly, Australia has become Mother Hubbard and our defence cupboard is bare, with nothing to offer.

Corinne Haber, Caulfield, Vic

What a foreign policy fiasco the Australian government has landed itself in with the US. It appears that the government’s distaste of President Donald Trump’s ways is holding our nation in the doldrums of military uncertainty.

Kon Parris, Albury, NSW

How long will it be before most us rue the decision of May 3? I suspect we have already reached that day. Now for a reasonable alternative.

David Cook, Drummoyne, NSW

Compare the US withdrawal from Afghanistan under Joe Biden to the attacks on Iran under Donald Trump. Leadership starts at the top.

Ian McDonald, Mount Tamborine, Qld

A brutal, evil, theocratic Iran finally got smashed under the leadership of Donald Trump. He has removed the nuclear facilities that threatened not only Israel and its neighbours but all Western democracies. The world thanks Trump, despite the lack of support from our weak government.

Geoff Waller, Forest Lake, Qld

When a government conducts a review into taxation, the consumer ends up paying more. Such is the case with Jim Chalmers’ attempt to balance the books. The government overspends and we pay.

Tony Brownlee, Sydney