

National Security and the Deep State: VDH Interviews Adam Lovinger
6 snips Jan 18, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Adam Lovinger, Vice President of Strategic Affairs at the Gold Institute for International Strategy and author of 'The Insider Threat,' delves into the complexities of U.S. national security under the Obama-Biden administration. He sheds light on the bureaucratic obstacles faced during the Trump era and the internal threats from entrenched officials. Lovinger also critiques U.S. foreign policy towards Iran and Israel, discussing how current approaches may have emboldened adversaries like Hamas while highlighting the urgent need for accountability in political leadership.
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Targeted After Flynn's Recruitment
- Adam Lovinger's spotless 12-year Pentagon career was disrupted after General Flynn recruited him.
- Five investigations, two administrative and three criminal, were launched against him within months.
Shared Concerns of Lovinger and Flynn
- Lovinger and Flynn saw a similar pattern of prolonging wars for profit and bureaucratic growth.
- Their shared concern was the lack of focus on winning and the resulting loss of life and direction.
Illegal Investigation
- The first investigation against Lovinger, initiated by Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work, was illegal.
- Work's actions suggest a perceived threat to the established bureaucratic system.