Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson: What Did Trump Know of Drone Attacks?
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Jun 5, 2025 Retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, former chief of staff to Colin Powell, dives into the murky waters of U.S. drone warfare and its geopolitical implications. He questions the extent of presidential knowledge regarding covert operations, especially those potentially involving British intelligence and Russia. The discussion also critiques Senator Graham's proposed sanctions on Russia, drawing parallels to historical foreign policy missteps. Wilkerson emphasizes the importance of diplomacy in avoiding conflict and reflects on the complexities surrounding U.S.-Russia relations.
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Drone Attacks Near Nuclear Escalation
- Drone attacks on Russian military and civilian targets marked the closest U.S. action to provoking nuclear war with Russia so far.
- Such escalations are seen as absurd and dangerously amplify the ongoing conflict.
Covert Ops Persist Across Administrations
- Covert operations often persist across administrations, sometimes without presidential knowledge.
- CIA, MI6, and Mossad frequently collaborate in operations that remain hidden even from their own government leaders.
Deep CIA-MI6-Mossad Collaboration
- CIA, MI6, and Mossad collaborate deeply, with Mossad having significant influence even within the Pentagon.
- Intelligence agencies work closely on covert operations, often blurring national boundaries.