Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 5/14/25 Dave DeCamp on Trump’s Evolving Middle East Policy
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May 15, 2025 Dave DeCamp, news editor at Antiwar.com and host of Antiwar News, dives into the latest shifts in Trump's Middle East policy. He discusses Trump's unexpected meeting with the new Syrian president with ties to al-Qaeda and the withdrawal of U.S. operations against the Houthis. The conversation also touches on the deteriorating humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the strained U.S.-Israel relations, especially concerning Iran. Finally, they briefly explore the geopolitical complexities between Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing critical diplomatic gaps.
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Trump Welcomes Al-Qaeda Leader
- Trump's meeting and praise of Ahmed Al-Shara, the former al-Qaeda leader and new Syrian president, signals a major shift in US-Syria relations.
- The US is considering lifting sanctions and seeking normalization with Israel as key conditions for this new relationship.
US Yemen Bombing Failed Objectives
- US bombing in Yemen under Trump aimed to preempt Israel's full ceasefire break in Gaza but failed to stop Houthi missile attacks on Israel.
- Over 1,100 US strikes killed at least 200 civilians, revealing the bombing's ineffectiveness and humanitarian cost.
Trump Breaks From Netanyahu
- Trump appears to break with Netanyahu by engaging in negotiations with Iran and making deals with the Houthis.
- These moves reflect Trump's willingness to pursue peace outside Israeli preferences, signaling shifting US-Middle East dynamics.
