System Update with Glenn Greenwald Trump's War Against Thomas Massie and Rand Paul; Exposing Corrupt Foreign Influence and DC Rot: With Kenneth P. Vogel
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Oct 22, 2025 
Kenneth P. Vogel, an investigative reporter known for his insights into money and politics, delves into his new book about foreign influence in Washington. He discusses Trump's escalating attacks on anti-interventionists Thomas Massie and Rand Paul, highlighting their principled stands against the White House. Vogel elaborates on the implications of foreign ties in U.S. politics, revealing how figures like Giuliani and Hunter Biden exemplify the intertwining of corruption and influence. The conversation also touches on enforcement gaps in political transparency laws.
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Trump's Foreign-Policy Pivot Explains His Targets
- Trump shifted from America First anti-war rhetoric to backing warmongers like Lindsey Graham.
- That change explains his attacks on principled anti-interventionists such as Rand Paul and Thomas Massie.
Principled Voting Puts Kentucky Republicans At Odds
- Thomas Massie and Rand Paul refused to rubber-stamp large spending and interventionist actions.
- Their consistent votes against debt, spending, and wars put them at odds with Trump's evolving priorities.
AIPAC People Embedded In Congressional Offices
- Massie revealed members keep an "AIPAC person" in their district to coordinate lobbying.
- That disclosure exposed how embedded pro-Israel influence networks operate within GOP offices.
