Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 2/8/24 Joe Kent on the American Troop Deployed in Iraq and Syria
Feb 12, 2024
Former Special Forces officer and congressional candidate Joe Kent discusses the complexities of American troop deployment in Iraq and Syria, questioning the reasoning behind their actions and highlighting the ambiguous alliances in the region. He emphasizes the detrimental consequences of past mistakes, the wastefulness of taxpayer dollars, and the lack of vital national security interests in maintaining troops in the area. The discussion also covers the increasing influence of Iran, the vulnerability of the American embassy in Baghdad, and the speaker's campaign for Congress with a focus on exposing their opponent's lack of knowledge on foreign policy.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Complexities of American Troop Deployment in Iraq and Syria
02:04 • 11min
American Troop Deployment in Iraq and Syria
13:19 • 10min
The Increasing Influence of Iran and the Vulnerability of the American Embassy in Baghdad
23:23 • 7min
Running for Congress, Exposing Voting Record, and Importance of Outsiders
30:00 • 3min