Judging Freedom Scott Ritter: Trump and Nuclear Weapons
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Feb 17, 2025 
Scott Ritter, a former UN weapons inspector and expert on nuclear weapons, dives deep into the changing landscape of U.S. foreign policy during Trump's presidency. He discusses Trump's evolving stance on Ukraine and Russia, emphasizing negotiation over military aid. Ritter also unpacks Trump's actions regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict and his unique approach to nuclear disarmament. Additionally, he sheds light on the corruption within the military-industrial-congressional complex, calling for greater public accountability to drive reform in defense spending.
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Trump's Evolving Russia Policy
- Trump's policy toward Russia is changing, moving from a hawkish stance to negotiations.
- He's keeping current aid flowing to Ukraine as leverage but will likely stop it if negotiations succeed.
Ukraine's Manpower Problem
- Sending more military equipment won't change the war's outcome in Ukraine.
- Ukraine's main issue is manpower, not equipment.
Buttigieg's Public Correction
- Secretary of Defense Pete Buttigieg was publicly corrected by the Trump administration.
- He was reminded that the president has the final say in negotiations, not him.