Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Does Trump Want Peace?
Mar 25, 2025
Professor Jeffrey Sachs, an expert in sustainable development and international affairs, discusses the potential for peace under Donald Trump's leadership. He critiques U.S. military involvement aligned with Israeli interests, revealing the dysfunction in Congress regarding war decisions. Sachs emphasizes the urgent need for presidential intervention in conflicts like Ukraine and sheds light on the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, linking it to broader geopolitical tensions and the role of international advocacy for Palestinian rights.
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Houthi Threat
- The Houthis, while attacking shipping and aligned with Palestinian resistance, don't pose a major threat to the U.S.
- U.S. attacks are performative, meant to send messages, not address security threats.
Middle East Conflict
- The Middle East conflict will continue to escalate as long as the Palestinian injustice remains unresolved.
- Israel's occupation fuels resistance, leading to a broader conflict.
U.S. Governance
- The U.S. government seems to operate under one-person rule, neglecting Congressional responsibilities like war declarations and tariffs.
- The conversation about bombing the Houthis resembled a high-school locker room discussion.