Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw SITREP #8: Trump Talks to Putin, Judges Meddle in the Executive Branch, & Goodbye Pennies
Feb 13, 2025
This week tackles the evolving U.S.-Mexico relations, including a vote for U.S. special forces to train Mexican Marines. Trump’s contentious decisions, like halting penny production and negotiating with Putin over Ukraine, are analyzed. The judicial power struggle is explored, questioning the constitutional merit of federal injunctions against executive orders. Meanwhile, escalating tensions in the Middle East and the fallout from the tech giants’ battle over AI signal a shifting geopolitical landscape. An insightful dive into current events in under 30 minutes!
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Increased US-Mexico Cooperation
- The Mexican Senate overwhelmingly voted to allow additional U.S. special forces to train with the Mexican Navy.
- This signals increased cooperation between the two countries in addressing security concerns.
Gulf of America
- President Trump has rebranded the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America."
- This symbolic move aims to reassert American influence in the region.
Penny Production Halted
- The U.S. will halt penny production by 2026, as they cost more to produce than their worth.
- Existing pennies will remain in circulation.