I think he thinks that (a) he’s already won and now gets to decide what to do with Iran’s resources and that (b) previous presidents (weak!) in the same position let the vanquished maintain control over their resources. He’s selling “US keeps the oil” to his base. Bro thinks he invented imperialism.
I don’t even understand this. Is this just cope?
“Actually, it is fine that the oil is staying in the Gulf. I didn’t want it on the market anyway!”
I think he thinks that (a) he’s already won and now gets to decide what to do with Iran’s resources and that (b) previous presidents (weak!) in the same position let the vanquished maintain control over their resources. He’s selling “US keeps the oil” to his base. Bro thinks he invented imperialism.
Edit: added “what to do”
I think you hit the nail on he head.