Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : Trump Lectures the Generals
Oct 1, 2025
Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, a former Army colone1 and chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, dives deep into the military implications of recent political rhetoric. He discusses potential U.S. conflict with Iran and signs of military buildup in the Middle East. Wilkerson critiques the dangerous notions of preemptive killings and the potential for domestic military training, warning about authoritarian risks. He also weighs in on the military's reaction to Trump and evaluates Secretary Hegseth's controversial remarks, ultimately giving him an F.
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War With Iran Is Being Readied
- Lawrence Wilkerson believes US and Israeli decisions signal an imminent move toward war with Iran.
- He sees recent diplomacy and messaging as window dressing to lead to that outcome.
Logistics Show A Strike Is Possible
- Wilkerson notes tankers and jets staging in the region enable sustained air operations.
- He explains those logistics (tankers, refueling) are classic indicators of imminent strikes.
Hegseth's 'Fight To Win' Rhetoric
- Pete Hegseth told generals to "fight wars to win" and remove "stupid rules of engagement."
- Wilkerson likened that rhetoric to discarding Geneva Convention limits and warned of dangerous consequences.