The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2646 Are Trump and the Neocons Breaking Up?
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May 23, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Kelley Vlahos, Editor of Responsible Statecraft, and Brandan Buck, a foreign policy research fellow at the Cato Institute, delve into the shifting dynamics of Trump and neoconservatism. They analyze Trump's recent critiques of the neocon agenda and the implications for U.S. foreign policy. The conversation explores the complexities of neoconservative identity and challenges surrounding military intervention in the Middle East. They also ponder future shifts in American foreign policy, emphasizing the need for critical perspectives.
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Trump’s Critique of Neoconservatives
- Trump's prepared speech in Saudi Arabia criticized neoconservatives' Middle East policies.
- He emphasized national self-reliance and rejected imposed nation-building efforts.
Trump Rejects Exporting Values
- Trump's speech rejected advancing American values abroad as a foreign policy goal.
- He embraced a particularist view of modernity emphasizing national self-determination.
Weaponization of 'Neoconservative' Label
- The term 'neoconservative' has been weaponized as an anti-Semitic accusation.
- Despite this, critics like Vlahos continue to use it to describe regime-change advocates.