Contrary to the cheering from war-loving Republicans like Sassy Ben Sasse, there is nothing “brave” about President Trump having
ordered the death strike on Soleimani.
Military action abroad is the least brave thing a president can do, because both Republicans and Democrats in Washington, and much of the national media, tend to like it. Recall that in April 2017, NBC’s Brian Williams wouldn't shut up about the
“beautiful” rockets we were raining on Syria.
There’s nothing more widely lauded among the establishment than the use of military force overseas. So no, it’s not “brave.”