Judging Freedom [SPECIAL] - SCOTT RITTER: Pete Hegseth: The Self-Made War Criminal.
Dec 3, 2025
In this insightful discussion, Scott Ritter, a former U.S. Marine Corps intelligence officer and expert on Russia and security, delves into the implications of recent geopolitical events. He critiques the influence of Jared Kushner and explores Russia's military capabilities and Europe’s defenses. The conversation turns to Pete Hegseth, where Ritter argues he knowingly committed war crimes and discusses the aftermath of a controversial strike. Predictions of potential legal repercussions and the military's self-correcting responses round out the compelling narrative.
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Europe's Air-Defense Blindspot
- Scott Ritter argues Putin is frustrated with Europe and could quickly strike because Europe has stripped air defenses for Ukraine.
- Ritter warns Russia could surge drones and long-range missiles to which Europe currently has little defense.
Diplomacy Now Bypasses Traditional Actors
- Ritter says diplomatic backchannels now center on Trump and Putin, not Europe or Zelensky.
- He claims Kushner and Whitkoff discuss post-conflict economic reintegration and lifting sanctions with Russian advisors.
The 28-Point Plan Was Weaponized
- Ritter describes the leaked 28-point plan as politicized and partly fabricated to sabotage European involvement.
- He says Trump prefers a deal focused on practical post-war outcomes rather than the publicized plan.