Judging Freedom COL. Douglas Macgregor : Does Trump Understand Russia?
Aug 28, 2025
Retired U.S. Army Colonel Douglas Macgregor shares his insights on international relations, particularly focusing on Trump's understanding of Russia. He discusses the intricacies of U.S. foreign policy towards Ukraine and critiques military leadership's handling of Eastern European dynamics. Macgregor also highlights the implications of U.S. airstrikes, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and the parallels between Trump and Biden's foreign policy. Engage in a lively discussion as Macgregor explores the complexities of current geopolitics.
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Trump Followed Establishment Consensus
- Trump conformed to Washington's status quo on Ukraine despite lacking Eastern Europe expertise.
- Douglas Macgregor says Trump judged the conflict minor and signed off to stay in good graces.
U.S. Intelligence Support Likely Continued
- Macgregor doubts U.S. ISR and intelligence support to Ukraine has stopped.
- He links this to past instances where Trump-directed military withdrawals were ignored by leadership.
Russian Discovery Of Bio Labs
- Macgregor recounts Russian discovery of bio labs and alleged dirty bomb work in Kharkov.
- He says that revelation hardened Russian public opinion and justified serious military action.