The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2622 The Foreign Policy War in the Trump White House
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Mar 22, 2025 Kelley Vlahos, Senior Advisor at the Quincy Institute, dives into the tumultuous foreign policy debates within the Trump administration. She highlights the conflict between interventionists and advocates for realism, exemplified by the rejection of Lt. Col. Daniel Davis. The conversation emphasizes the importance of dissenting voices and the challenges they face. Vlahos also discusses the implications of a potential second Trump term, particularly on U.S. relations with Ukraine and Israel, calling for a more restrained and thoughtful approach to foreign policy.
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Daniel Davis: A Truth-Teller
- Lt. Col. Daniel Davis, active duty Army officer in 2009, publicly challenged generals' claims about Afghanistan.
- He prioritized truth, facing career setbacks but inspiring other truth-tellers.
Challenging the China Hawk Narrative
- Davis's views on foreign policy, while considered extreme by the establishment, resonate with many.
- His criticism for not opposing anti-China sentiments highlights the prevailing hawkishness.
Trump's Impact on Conservative Discourse
- Trump's 2016 campaign created space for conservatives to question interventionist foreign policy.
- This was liberating, particularly for military families weary of endless wars.