How Trump Betrayed His First Duty to Americans
NYT Opinion • 3/9/2026
Summary
The Trump administration failed to plan for the evacuation of its diplomats and citizens. Additionally, it did not adequately warn either group.
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
13h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score11/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier88% (0.5^9/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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