Judging Freedom Phil Giraldi : Can Trump Do Whatever He Wants?
Sep 3, 2025
Phil Giraldi, an expert in national security and intelligence, dives into the complexities of Trump's foreign policy maneuvers. He explores the tensions in the Ukraine conflict and how these dynamics reflect military tactics. The discussion highlights Trump's influence on military decisions related to Israel and critiques the ethical implications of U.S. interventions in Venezuela. Giraldi questions the balance of executive power and the potential erosion of civil liberties, raising pivotal concerns about military conduct and due process.
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Ukrainian Leadership Has An Ignorance Gap
- Zelensky lacks military and political depth, which limits his grasp of Ukraine's battlefield reality.
- Giraldi argues Ukrainian leaders (not Zelensky) increasingly see the situation as dire and are speaking out.
Israeli Elite Doubt Gaza Victory
- Israeli security chiefs oppose Netanyahu's invasion plans because they doubt victory is attainable in Gaza.
- Giraldi says the conflict has produced heavy casualties and infrastructure damage with no clear path to success.
Occupation Plans Might Precede Mass Removal
- Netanyahu's rhetoric suggests removal of Palestinians may precede any Gaza occupation, implying mass violence or deportation.
- Giraldi warns that