The Jimmy Dore Show Trump Flip-Flops! Calls For MASSIVE Increase In Defense Spending!
Jan 14, 2026
Caleb Maupin, a political analyst specializing in international affairs, joins to discuss the surprising shift in Trump's stance on military spending, now advocating for a $1.5 trillion budget. The conversation critiques how this contradicts Trump's earlier anti-war rhetoric, revealing the influence of oligarchs and tech firms over presidential policies. Maupin also shares insights on U.S. approaches to Iran and Venezuela, suggesting that economic engagement could foster rights protections, while hostility strengthens authoritarian regimes. The hosts tackle the implications of militarization on domestic issues like homelessness and civil rights.
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Trump's Major Military Flip
- Chris Keene and Kurt Metzger highlight Trump's reversal from cutting military spending to advocating a $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget.
- They argue this flip shows campaign promises collapse once leaders face power and elite interests.
Defense Dollars Fuel Tech And Oligarchs
- Hosts argue defense funds are shifting toward tech and AI interests rather than traditional armsmakers.
- They claim venture capitalists and oligarchs effectively steer presidential priorities.
Spending Spike Signals Escalation
- The hosts note the proposed increase would be the largest jump since WWII and signal preparation for major conflict.
- They connect the boost to a broader drift toward global militarization and potential World War III.
