System Update with Glenn Greenwald Rubio's Shift: What is Trump's Foreign Policy? Trump/Musk Attack CIA Fronts USAID & NED: With Mike Benz
Feb 4, 2025
In this discussion, Mike Benz, a former State Department official and critic of the U.S. security state, dives into the covert operations of USAID, revealing how humanitarian outreach can disguise manipulation of foreign populations. Marco Rubio, a U.S. Senator with changing foreign policy views, reflects on potential shifts away from neoconservatism under a future Trump administration. Together, they explore the implications of these changes on U.S. alliances, NATO's role, and broader global power dynamics.
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Trump's Foreign Policy: America First
- Trump's foreign policy changes have coherence, focusing on an "America First" approach.
- Trump aims to prioritize American interests, unlike traditional interventionist policies.
USAID Under Scrutiny
- USAID, accused of being a CIA front, faces criticism for interfering in other countries' affairs.
- Trump and Musk's attacks on USAID highlight concerns about its role and potential waste.
Trump's Personnel Strategy
- Trump's foreign policy picks, while seemingly conventional, are expected to follow his vision.
- This approach contrasts with his first term, where officials often undermined his policies.