Judging Freedom AMB. Chas Freeman : Trump and Xi: Who Won?
Nov 4, 2025
Amb. Chas Freeman, a seasoned diplomat with deep insights into U.S.-China relations, discusses the implications of the Trump-Xi meetings. He critiques U.S. tariffs on China, arguing they backfired, and explores the dynamics of Israeli actions during ceasefires. Freeman addresses Ukraine's struggles, highlighting Russian advances and internal challenges. He also dissects U.S. foreign policy, including the motivations behind regime change in Venezuela and the reliance on Chinese manufacturing, revealing a complex web of geopolitical realities.
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U.S. Role In Creating Syrian Extremists
- U.S. intervention in Syria created a vacuum that empowered jihadi leaders like Al-Jolani.
- Freeman says U.S. backing of anti-Assad forces produced a petri dish for extremist emergence.
Al-Jolani’s U.S.-Shaped Trajectory
- Freeman recounts that Al-Jolani was jailed and tortured by U.S. forces and later rehabilitated publicly.
- He notes Petraeus once imprisoned him yet later praised him, showing U.S. role in his trajectory.
Ceasefires With Israel Lack Restraint
- The so-called ceasefire with Israel has been routinely violated and lacks genuine restraint.
- Freeman reports continued bombing, sniping, looting, and territorial expansion by Israel.