The President's Daily Brief PDB Situation Report | September 27th, 2025: Trump Shocks World on Ukraine & Immigration Milestone
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Sep 27, 2025 
Ben Hodges, a retired U.S. Army lieutenant general, dives into President Trump's surprising claim that Ukraine could reclaim lost territory. He discusses the implications for NATO and the battlefield. Meanwhile, Art Arthur from the Center for Immigration Studies analyzes the Trump administration's announcement of over 2 million illegal aliens removed or self-deported, breaking down the accuracy of those figures and the effectiveness of enforcement strategies. They also touch on the growing tensions around immigration enforcement and its political ramifications.
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Victory Requires Clear Strategic Objective
- Ben Hodges argues Ukraine can reclaim all lost territory if the US and allies make that the explicit strategic objective.
- He says political will, not capability, is the limiting factor for restoring Ukraine's 1991 borders.
Arms Sales Aren't A Strategy
- Hodges warns transactional arms sales without a stated U.S. strategic goal make America look like a vendor, not a leader.
- He stresses leadership should define the desired end state, not just move weapons into play.
State The Desired End State
- Define and publicly state the strategic end state for Ukraine to align allies and domestic policy.
- Use clear messaging so partners understand U.S. objectives and can plan resources accordingly.