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General · 16 March 2026

20 Choices Rejected Before Trump Picked 'Epic Fury'

20 Choices Rejected Before Trump Picked 'Epic Fury'

The selection of "Operation Epic Fury" as a military action's name defines President Trump's specific style, moving away from past names evoking broader national values. Mr Trump reportedly chose the title for the Iran military operation himself, after being bored by around 20 other options put before him. He announced his preference to supporters during a Kentucky rally.

Reported by The New York Times · How we write briefs

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