

Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz
38 snips Jan 15, 2025
Mike Waltz, the incoming National Security Advisor to President Trump, is a former Green Beret and Florida Congressman with expertise in counter-terrorism. He discusses the troubling rise of hostage situations and U.S. negotiations related to them. Waltz highlights the evolving Israel-Hamas dynamics and the urgent need for disarmament in Gaza. He reflects on the critical nuclear threat from Iran and America's firm stance against it. His raw emotions about the October 7th attack reveal deep moral complexities and a concerning rise in anti-Semitism.
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Hamas Isolation
- Hamas was isolated due to Israel's covert operations and the decapitation of Hezbollah.
- These operations, coupled with internal Hamas leadership losses, pressured them into a deal.
Trump Effect on Hostage Situations
- Terrorist groups and rogue states have been taking Americans hostage, seeing only upside.
- President Trump's stance promises downside for hostage-takers, incentivizing deals.
Gaza Demilitarization
- While a hostage deal may be reached, Gaza's demilitarization and Hamas's destruction remain objectives.
- Israel retains the right to protect itself fully, regardless of any deal.