Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw Special: A Conversation with former Mumford and Sons member and host of the Winston Marshall Show
Aug 20, 2024
Winston Marshall, a former member of Mumford & Sons and current host of the Winston Marshall Show, sits down with U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw for an engaging discussion. They delve into the complexities of U.S. foreign policy, comparing Biden's and Trump's approaches to international conflicts like the Ukraine War and the Israel-Hamas situation. The conversation also tackles the rise of populism in politics, America's military strategy, and the intriguing potential of psychedelics in treating PTSD among veterans.
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Retreat Invites Global Aggression
- Dan Crenshaw argues abandoning allies signals weakness that invites further aggression from dictators.
- He warns that retreating from global leadership risks wars of conquest and collapse of the post‑WWII order.
Ukraine Aid Is Small And Strategic
- Crenshaw disputes that aid to Ukraine meaningfully drains U.S. defense resources.
- He notes much equipment sent are surplus rounds replaced by U.S. purchases that support domestic industry.
Keep A Limited Footprint To Deter Terrorism
- Crenshaw advises maintaining a small, persistent footprint to mitigate terrorism risks.
- He argues keeping bases like Bagram with ~2,500 troops prevents reemergence of threats and future 9/11s.