Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : Does The Deep State Control Trump?
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Jul 10, 2025 Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired Army Colonel and former chief of staff to Colin Powell, dives deep into the murky waters of national security and politics. He discusses the ongoing military conflict in Ukraine and Trump's role in U.S.-Russia relations. The complexities of the 1948 National Security Act and the limits of the Director of National Intelligence come under scrutiny. Wilkerson also examines the influence of foreign entities like Mossad on American foreign policy and the ethical dilemmas tied to neoconservative agendas in the Middle East.
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Ukraine's Grim Prospect
- Ukraine has little chance to resist long-term against Russia despite some disruptive capabilities.
- Trump is seen as untrustworthy by Kremlin, which leads Putin to act independently and pursue total military objectives.
Arctic as War Theater
- Russia is heavily militarizing its Arctic borders, revitalizing and modernizing Soviet defenses.
- The Arctic is becoming a new theater of geopolitical and military tension involving Russia, China, and the U.S.
Ukraine's Prolonged Hospice State
- Ukraine is like a hospice patient with supplies still flowing in from the West.
- The inconsistent stance of Trump on weapons creates uncertainty for both Ukraine and Russia.