Judging Freedom COL. Douglas Macgregor : Does Trump Understand the Russians?
Aug 7, 2025
Retired US Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor, a military strategist and author, dives into the pressing issues of U.S. military readiness amid missile shortages. He critiques military leadership for overlooking production capabilities, especially against the backdrop of the Ukraine conflict. The conversation further questions military ethics and U.S. foreign policy, especially regarding Trump's approach to Russia and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Macgregor emphasizes the need for strategic negotiations to prevent nuclear escalation and the complexities of diplomatic relations.
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U.S. Missile Arsenal Deficiency
- The U.S. has drastically reduced its missile arsenal and production capacity over decades.
- This shortfall critically limits national defense and risks escalation in potential conflicts, including with Iran.
Strained Air Defense Capacity
- Missile supply strains from Ukraine aid have left U.S. air and missile defense dangerously thin.
- NATO can currently defend only about 5% of its territory against Russian missile attacks.
Kaliningrad Seizure is Implausible
- Attempting to seize Kaliningrad would be an act of war as it's Russian sovereign territory.
- It’s militarily implausible to quickly overrun this heavily defended enclave.