The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2666 What I Saw in the Military During Covid
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Jul 11, 2025 Brian Isted, a former member of the Canadian military and military intelligence operative, shares his unique perspective on the tumultuous period during Covid. He discusses the realities of life in the military, including the struggles faced due to vaccine-related injuries that led to his medical discharge. Isted contrasts Canada’s strict pandemic measures with the more lenient approach in Florida. He also tackles issues of government transparency during the trucker convoy protests and highlights the importance of veteran support initiatives.
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Military Intel Echoed Media Fear
- Military intelligence briefings on COVID mirrored mainstream media fearmongering without additional useful insight.
- Skepticism grew as data showed many lockdown measures were disproportionate to the virus's impact.
Unspoken Doubts Among Leaders
- Senior military personnel privately admitted the COVID response was an overreaction.
- Institutional inertia and peer pressure caused many to comply despite personal doubts.
Career-End Vaccine Injury
- Brian Isted was ordered by his military unit to get fully vaccinated to continue training and career progress.
- He experienced severe side effects after his second COVID shot, including a debilitating blood clot.
