The Andrew Klavan Show What Trump's Victory In The Middle East Means For America | Sebastian Gorka
Oct 15, 2025
Dr. Sebastian Gorka, former national security commentator and current Director for Counter-Terrorism at the National Security Council, delves into the recent peace deals in the Middle East, attributing much of the progress to Trump's diplomatic efforts. He discusses the transformation of counterterrorism operations and critiques past administrations for their leniency towards jihadists. Gorka also emphasizes the importance of trade and economic ties in reducing extremism, while acknowledging that threats will persist but can be managed strategically.
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Unreal Pace Of Middle East Deals
- Sebastian Gorka describes eight peace deals in eight months as almost unbelievable and compares it to fiction.
- He recounts emotional reactions from hostage families and a West Wing moment where aides urged the president to take a phone call.
Rules Of Engagement Were Restored
- Gorka says the previous administration curtailed counterterrorism and allowed jihadis to operate freely.
- He describes a swift shift where the president ordered strikes and restored aggressive rules of engagement.
Decisive Action Reduced Terror Threat
- Gorka reports classified results: hundreds of leading jihadists have been eliminated since the policy shift.
- He frames these operations as a restoration of will and decisive action against threats.