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Trump's Grand Strategy: Iran, China & The New World Order | Kamran Bokhari
Bankless· 2026-03-18 11:03
And unfortunately, we're in an age where the amount of information available to people has just sort of exponentially increased and continues to increase while our abilities, our collective ability to analyze in a sort of like an disciplined manner has tumbled significantly and we now are more prone to conspiracy theories, politicized conversations, partisan discourses, fake news and so on and so forth. It's a species level problem and it is the biggest conundrum that the planet is facing in my opinion for ...
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Nick Szabo· 2026-03-12 03:19
RT Lee Babbel (@RealLeeBabbel)@JohnKasich Iran should 100% be given a nuke.And the nukes should be taken from Israel and given to them.Do this, and peace on earth goodwill to men ...
'General B.S.' from Leavitt about Iran is 'unfortunate': Steele
MSNBC· 2026-03-10 19:58
Michael Steele stillith us. Carol Lenig joins us as well. David Rhodes still here.By the way, Carol, MSNOW senior investigative reporter. Michael, I'm going to begin with you. So we got objectives from CAROLINE LEVITT, SHE SAYS DESTROY BALLISTIC MISSILES, RAISE THE IRANIAN MISSILE INDUSTRY TO THE GROUND, STOP THE PROXIES FROM DESTABILIZING THE REGION AND MAKING SURE, AND DAVID AND I WERE TALKING ABOUT THIS A MOMENT AGO, IRAN NEVER OBTAINS A NUCLEAR WEAPON.ARE THOSE OBJECTIVES REASONABLE FOR THE AMERICAN PUB ...
Fmr. NATO Supreme Allied Commander: U.S. has set back Iran's ballistic missile program
CNBC Television· 2026-03-09 22:17
former NATO Supreme Allied Commander, General Wesley Clark, joins us now. Uh, General, great to have you with us. Thank you so much for joining us.A couple of times in in President Trump's remarks today, he called it uh a short-term excursion and kept using the word short-term when he was addressing House Republicans. And I'm wondering how realistic do you think that is given what the situation is there right now given a new leader was just installed. President Trump can call it off anytime he chooses to.Uh ...
Leavitt: Trump believes country supports his actions in Iran
MSNBC· 2026-03-04 19:24
our country and are seeking to destroy Western civilization itself. These terrorists seized our embassy and took 66 Americans hostage in Tehran. They slaughtered 241 U .S.servicemembers with a truck bombing in Beirut. They killed and maimed hundreds of American servicemembers in Iraq. And this is just a small fraction of their blood-soaked record.Prior leaders have been too weak and ineffective to address this threat. Some, like Barack Hussein Obama, even sent pallets of cash that ultimately financed this t ...
Mark Kelly calls Khamenei’s death a ‘good thing’ but slams lack of 'plan' in Iran: Full interview
NBC News· 2026-03-01 14:54
>>> WELCOME BACK. AND JOINING ME NOW IS DEMOCRATIC SENATOR MARK KELLY OF ARIZONA. SENATOR KELLY, WELCOME BACK TO "MEET THE PRESS." >> THANK YOU FOR HAVING ME ON, KRISTEN.>> THANK YOU. IT IS A MONUMENTAL SUNDAY. THANK YOU FOR BEING ON, SENATOR KELLY, WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT.LET ME START WITH WHAT YOU JUST HEARD FROM SENATOR LINDSEY GRAHAM. WOW HEARD HIM ARGUE THE WORLD IS NOW SAFER BECAUSE THE SUPREME LEADER OF IRAN IS DEAD. DO YOU AGREE WITH HIM.IS THE WORLD NOW SAFER, SENATOR. >> WELL, I AGREE WITH THAT PA ...
#Putin warns Russia may carry out nuclear test of their own #politics
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-05 23:06
Nuclear Deterrence Strategy - Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Defense, special services, and civilian agencies are tasked with gathering additional information and analyzing the possibility of resuming nuclear weapon testing [1] - The analysis will be conducted within the Security Council to formulate coordinated proposals regarding potential nuclear weapon test preparations [1] - Russia aims to maintain its nuclear potential to inflict unacceptable damage on any adversary under any circumstances [1] - Russia intends to respond adequately to Washington's actions to ensure the country's security [1] - Preparation for full-scale nuclear testing should commence immediately [1] Nuclear Testing Readiness - The readiness of the central test site on the Novaya Zemlya archipelago ensures that testing can be conducted in a short timeframe [2]
Newsom says Trump's nuclear weapons testing order is 'weakness masquerading in strength'
NBC News· 2025-10-31 12:30
I do want to get your reaction to President Trump announcing that he plans to resume nuclear weapons testing for the first time in 30 years in the face of perceived threats by Russia and China. Do you think President Trump would actually use a nuclear weapon. >> He doesn't even know.He he said the Pentagon should do it. Uh wake up, Mr. . President.I know he may have jet lag. It's the Department of Energy. He doesn't even know which agency is responsible for that.You may want to learn about computational uh ...
Newsom: Trump's nuclear weapons testing order is 'weakness masquerading in strength'
NBC News· 2025-10-31 11:00
Political & Geopolitical Concerns - The discussion revolves around President Trump's announcement regarding the potential resumption of nuclear weapons testing after 30 years, raising concerns about his understanding and handling of nuclear policy [1][2] - There are doubts about President Trump's knowledge of the agencies responsible for nuclear weapons and his overall grasp of the situation [1] - The speaker expresses concern that President Trump's actions are performative and could lead to unintended consequences regarding nuclear weapons [6] Economic Policy & Trade - The speaker criticizes President Trump's trade policies, stating that no trade deals have been signed despite claims of progress [4] - Concerns are raised about the potential increase in consumer prices, specifically mentioning toys and Halloween goods, due to the administration's policies [4] - The speaker asserts that the job market is weak and inflation is starting to rise, attributing this to the president's policies [4] International Relations - The speaker expresses embarrassment and humiliation regarding President Trump's interactions with foreign leaders, particularly during a meeting with "she" (likely referring to a foreign leader), suggesting the US was being taken advantage of [3]
Former CIA Officer: Iran's Nuclear Facilities Far From 'Obliterated'
Bloomberg Television· 2025-06-24 05:40
Ceasefire & Diplomacy - Achieving a confirmed ceasefire requires official announcements from both Iran and Israel [2][3] - The previous nuclear agreement (Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) demonstrated that diplomacy with Iran can be effective [16][17] - Israel is perceived to be sabotaging diplomacy to prevent any new agreement or rapprochement between the US and Iran [4][5][18][23] Nuclear Program Status - Iranian nuclear facilities, such as Fordo and Natanz, were not obliterated despite attacks [8][9] - Iran had relocated much of its stockpile of partially enriched uranium and centrifuge cascades before the attacks [9] - Iran has increased its stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% since the US withdrew from the previous nuclear agreement in 2018 [13] - The Iranian nuclear program is dispersed and complex, making it difficult to eliminate entirely, even with attacks on key facilities [10] Motivations & Objectives - Israel initiated the conflict partly to sabotage US diplomacy with Iran, opposing any rapprochement [4][5] - Israel's broader strategic objective may involve weakening and creating chaos within Iran, rather than necessarily establishing a moderate democracy [18][19] - Israel may continue to pressure the US to remain militarily involved and prevent a new agreement with Iran [22][23] Potential Scenarios - Best-case scenario: A ceasefire holds for a significant period, and pressure is maintained to prevent a return to war [23] - Worst-case scenario: The ceasefire collapses quickly, leading to an endless war involving the US and escalating attacks on Iran [24]