Judging Freedom AMB. Charles Freeman : Does Israel Recognize its Own Genocide?
Jul 29, 2025
Charles Freeman, a former U.S. Ambassador and expert in international relations, offers sharp insights into the complex issues surrounding Israel and Gaza. He addresses the alarming financial effects of war, including national debt and inflation, and critiques the current administration’s diplomatic approach as akin to extortion. Freeman also highlights the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling attention to the immense suffering of civilians and the dissonance between political narratives and the realities on the ground.
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Diplomatic Failures Highlighted
- The Trump administration manages international relations mostly through extortion, bullying, and threats rather than diplomacy.
- Recently, unequal trade treaties forced Japan and the EU to accept permanent tariffs with no mutual benefit.
Tariffs Hurt American Consumers
- U.S. tariffs on imports from Japan and the EU are taxes on American consumers, not foreigners.
- Companies absorb some but increasingly pass these costs to consumers, raising prices across the board.
False Claims on Russian Losses
- Claims of Russia losing a million troops in Ukraine are baseless and stem from Ukrainian propaganda.
- Official casualty data for both sides remains unclear, but Ukrainian deaths likely exceed Russian losses.