Judging Freedom

Aaron Maté: Netanyahu Trumps Trump.

Mar 20, 2025
Aaron Maté, a journalist known for his incisive geopolitical analyses, tackles pressing topics in international relations. He critiques U.S. military involvement in Ukraine and the complexities of diplomatic efforts, emphasizing communication barriers between global leaders. Maté also discusses the implications of Western powers undermining Ukrainian negotiations and examines America's contradictory stances on Iran and Israel. Additionally, he raises alarms about the erosion of free speech in the U.S., particularly regarding political censorship on college campuses.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Ukraine Strategy

  • Trump wants to appear peaceful regarding the Ukraine war without admitting US involvement.
  • He hasn't decided on his true intentions, continuing military aid despite brokering talks.
ANECDOTE

Conflicting Reports on Trump-Putin Call

  • Russia claims Putin asked Trump to stop military aid, but Trump denies it.
  • Maté believes Moscow, citing Trump's history of playing loose with facts.
ANECDOTE

Zelensky's Broken Deal

  • Boris Johnson admitted Zelensky tried to make a deal with Putin in 2019, but Ukrainian nationalists stopped him.
  • This contradicts Zelensky's claim that diplomacy with Putin is impossible.
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