Bannon`s War Room Episode 4436: The Casino Market; Stopping The Illegal Smuggling Taking Place In The US
Apr 24, 2025
Todd Benzman, a national security expert and former senior DHS official, delves into the alarming complexities of illegal smuggling, especially in relation to human trafficking. He critiques the effectiveness of law enforcement and discusses the urgent need for reform. Benzman reveals how political interests sometimes overshadow critical military funding and the ramifications of the fentanyl crisis. Their conversation highlights the intricate connections between federal policies and the dark underbelly of smuggling operations in the U.S.
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Trump's China Tariff Mistakes
- Donald Trump mishandled China by enacting tariffs that threatened the economy without a clear endgame.
- Backing China into a corner made it difficult for the U.S. Federal Reserve to respond effectively.
China's Economic War on US
- The Chinese Communist Party has been waging an economic war against the U.S. for two decades.
- They have repeatedly broken trade agreements and withdrawn from key deals, maintaining hostility.
Trade War as Systemic Battle
- Trump's tariff strategy is a long, tough process aimed at treating the U.S. market as premium to attract manufacturing back.
- The U.S. and China are in a systemic battle, but Bannon believes America and its people will ultimately win.