US intelligence agencies have reportedly flagged Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, as a potential liability — and a genuine risk — for the Donald Trump administration. Intelligence research papers are now being published inside the United States, and experts are openly citing a clear “red flag.” This is not merely an opinion; it is a reality backed by intelligence reports, media analysis, and public surveys. The headline says it all: US Intelligence Flags Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir as a Risk for Trump Administration.

The core issue is that Asim Munir maintains extremely deep ties with the Iranian military. At the same time, both Asim Munir and Shehbaz Sharif continue to heap praise upon Trump and the United States — while simultaneously condemning Israel to appease Iran. This balancing act cannot be sustained indefinitely.

Why US Intelligence Views Asim Munir as a Red Flag

A prominent US defense analyst recently appeared on Fox News and made two key points. First, he stated that Trump should not place his trust in the Pakistanis. Second, he highlighted that Asim Munir possesses deep-seated connections with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) — a fact that should serve as a major red flag for the United States.

The hint being dropped is clear: Pakistan is playing a double game — something it has done on numerous occasions with the USA. A double game is being played here as well, which could eventually result in a significant loss for the United States.

“Pakistan is playing on Trump’s ego. They nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, praised him from every corner of the globe, and showed up at his peace summits. But American geopolitical experts can clearly see where this is headed.”

The American media and its geopolitical experts are now issuing a direct warning to Donald Trump: the extent to which he is currently promoting Asim Munir and championing Pakistan could lead to a significant loss for the United States.

Trump’s Unusual Praise: “My Favorite Field Marshal”

Americans have grown accustomed to Trump making unconventional statements. However, what has caught widespread attention is a very specific and repeated phrase: “Asim Munir — my favorite Field Marshal.” Trump has been saying this repeatedly across multiple platforms and videos. He has also referred to Shehbaz Sharif as a “very great man.”

No US President has ever spoken about Pakistani leadership in this manner before. The general American public — who neither fully trust Pakistan nor consider it a particularly friendly nation — find this quite strange. The debate is now actively unfolding on Fox News and other right-wing media platforms in the US: who exactly is this “favorite Field Marshal,” and what is his background?

How Pakistan is Playing on Trump’s Ego

The American public — specifically those interested in geopolitics — have identified a clear pattern in how Pakistan has been approaching the Trump administration:

• Pakistan nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.
• Shehbaz Sharif consistently appeared at Trump’s unconventional peace summits to offer visible validation.
• Pakistan’s government reportedly channeled benefits toward the cryptocurrency firm owned by Trump’s sons.
• Pakistani leaders publicly praise Trump while simultaneously condemning Israel — to keep Iran satisfied.

Analysts now warn that once all these compliments are done, the US will eventually realize — particularly regarding the Iran issue — that Pakistan never genuinely stood by its side. Pakistan will likely make a fool of Donald Trump, just as it has done with previous US Presidents.

What American Public Opinion Says About Pakistan

A survey conducted in early 2024 — using a large sample of Americans interested in geopolitics — produced striking results:

• 56% of Americans consider India to be a friendly nation.
• Only 28% of Americans consider Pakistan to be a friendly nation — mostly older Americans with memories of 1970s–80s US-Pakistan ties.
• Approximately 40% of Americans — four out of ten — stated that Pakistan is an enemy country of the USA.
• Only 11% of Americans viewed India as a potential enemy — and mostly in the context of future economic competition, not security threat.

Americans have not forgotten in which country Osama bin Laden was ultimately found. This remains a major driver of public skepticism toward Pakistan. Across the board — on outlets like Fox News and other right-wing media — there is a growing concern that Pakistan will continue to pose a challenge to global peace and US interests.

Asim Munir’s Deep Ties with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards

At the heart of the intelligence community’s concern is a specific biographical detail: during his tenure as a Pakistani military intelligence officer, Asim Munir cultivated deep ties with the intelligence unit of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

The IRGC is a US-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization, according to the US State Department. Any high-ranking military official with documented ties to it would ordinarily receive intense scrutiny. The question being raised across American media is therefore simple: why is the US President championing a man flagged by his own intelligence agencies?

The Iran-Pakistan Strategic Equation

Pakistan’s strategic logic is not complicated. The United States is a temporary alliance partner whose favor must be cultivated and milked for maximum benefit. Iran, on the other hand, is a permanent geographical neighbor — making long-term antagonism with Tehran strategically untenable for Islamabad.

The result: Pakistan publicly aligns with the US while quietly maintaining deep back-channel ties with Iran. Asim Munir is fully aware that Pakistan’s relationship with the US is temporary. Iran, after all, is a permanent neighbor. This is why — while praising Trump — Pakistani leadership simultaneously condemns Israel to keep the Iranians happy.

This is not a new pattern. Trump himself stated back in 2017 that Pakistan had previously made fools of numerous American Presidents. Intelligence analysts are now warning that history is about to repeat itself. For further background on Pakistan’s foreign policy behavior, the Council on Foreign Relations Pakistan profile and RAND Corporation’s Pakistan research offer detailed historical context.

India’s Muted Response and the Question of Trump’s Pakistan Visit

India has offered virtually no public reaction to these developments — a point of frustration for some analysts who believe India, along with Israel, should be actively questioning the Trump administration about its deep support for Pakistan.

India’s Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson was recently asked directly: why is Trump praising Pakistan so lavishly, and how does India view Pakistan’s role in facilitating the ceasefire? According to the MEA official spokesperson briefings, India has not yet offered a substantive public position.

The situation became more complicated when Trump declared that he is ready to visit Pakistan — a remarkable development, given that no US President has visited Pakistan in over twenty years. He also stated that he is prepared to sign a peace deal while there.

This raises a pointed question: if Trump visits Pakistan, will he also stop in India for the Quad Summit that India is set to host this year? As of now, there is no indication from any quarter that Trump will attend. Separately, according to the South China Morning Post, Trump has also indicated he might visit China to meet Xi Jinping — adding another layer of complexity to this already shifting geopolitical landscape.

For more analysis on US-Pakistan relations history, read our detailed piece: US-Pakistan Relations: A History of Double Games.

Will Pakistan Make a Fool of Trump — Again?

This is now the central question being debated in US geopolitical circles. The US remains largely uncertain about its path forward on the Iran conflict. Meanwhile, its own intelligence agencies and defense analysts are publishing warnings about the man Trump publicly calls his “favorite Field Marshal.”

The Israeli government will inevitably take notice of Pakistan’s anti-Israel rhetoric and raise this issue with Trump — arguing that his deep friendship with Asim Munir poses a danger, primarily to himself.

The warning from US intelligence, defense analysts, and informed segments of the American public is consistent: Pakistan is playing a double game. It always has. And once the flattery runs its course, the United States — under Trump — may find itself exactly where previous administrations found themselves: outmaneuvered by Islamabad.

Conclusion

The story of Asim Munir and the Trump administration is a story about strategic deception at the highest levels of geopolitics. Pakistan has a well-documented history of maintaining parallel relationships with adversarial powers while extracting maximum benefit from Washington. American intelligence agencies, defense analysts, and a significant portion of the American public are now awake to this pattern.

Whether Donald Trump — who himself once openly called out Pakistan for deceiving previous US Presidents — will heed these warnings, or become the latest name on a long list of American Presidents outmaneuvered by Islamabad, remains to be seen. The Asim Munir risk for Trump is real, documented, and growing louder across US intelligence and media circles. What is certain is that this geopolitical situation will continue to generate significant developments in the months ahead.