The Hollow Echoes of 'Mission Accomplished' The phrase "Mission Accomplished" has become synonymous with hubris and delusion, signifying a commander in chief's misguided optimism in the face of overwhelming evidence.
It's a slogan that refuses to stay buried, haunting us every time a US president tries to proclaim victory where there is none.
Donald Trump's tweet featuring himself and Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei superimposed over a backdrop of US airstrikes reads like a cruel joke.