What A Day Trump's War And Peace Plans
Oct 9, 2025
Ken Klippenstein, an independent journalist focused on national security, breaks down National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 and its implications for political freedoms. He discusses the administration's framing of 'left-wing terrorism' and how this affects civil liberties. Klippenstein also explains the legal reach of NSPM 7, warning indicators like anti-capitalism, and the potential chilling effects on speech and nonprofits. Additionally, he comments on Israel and Hamas's peace negotiations and critiques Trump's claims about Antifa.
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NSPM 7 Reorients National Security Priorities
- NSPM 7 redirects the entire national security apparatus toward domestic political violence and labels vague ideologies as indicators.
- That shift treats speech and beliefs as pre-criminal risk factors rather than ordinary political expression.
ICE Assault Statistics Lack Public Methodology
- Official claims of surging assaults on ICE officers lack transparent methodology and public data.
- Ken repeatedly asked ICE for definitions and data but received no substantive methodology in response.
Rhetoric Often Outpaces Evidence In Threat Claims
- Administration figures and rhetoric about gang numbers and threats often lack substantiation.
- Ken warns that officials like Cash Patel make alarming claims without transparent evidence.