The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2723 The Off-The-Rails US Foreign Policy
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Jan 3, 2026 Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, dives deep into U.S. foreign policy, critiquing interventions in Venezuela and Ukraine. He discusses the ramifications of Trump's hawkish alliances and the impact of Israel's actions on American youth. McAdams highlights the rising anti-war sentiment within the right and examines the flawed strategies in Ukraine. The conversation also delves into the credibility crisis facing think tanks and the media's evolving response to dissenting views.
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Alienating Core Coalition Risks 2026
- Tom Woods and Daniel McAdams highlight Trump alienating libertarian and peace-oriented allies by attacking figures like Thomas Massie.
- They argue this undermines a crucial part of his coalition and risks electoral fallout in 2026.
Embracing Hawks Undermines 'No New Wars'
- Daniel McAdams criticizes Trump for embracing hawkish figures like Lindsey Graham while attacking libertarian allies.
- He says this reflects a reversal from 'no new wars' promises and signals a return to interventionist instincts.
Epstein Handling Became A Political Liability
- McAdams calls the Epstein file handling an unforced self-inflicted political liability for Trump.
- He thinks claiming it's fake and mishandling it only worsened public perception.