

Can America Handle The Truth? Trump USAID Cuts With Eric Weinstein
49 snips Feb 11, 2025
In this discussion, Eric Weinstein, a mathematician and physicist known for his innovative thinking, joins former National Security Advisor John Bolton, a veteran of U.S. foreign policy, to tackle the controversial cuts to USAID under Trump's administration. They explore the implications of these budget slashes for global influence and accountability. Topics like hybrid warfare, the evolving media landscape, and the complexities of intelligence versus transparency stir heated debate. The guests critically analyze how these issues intersect with American governance and public perception.
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USAID's Heterogeneous Nature
- Americans lack trust in their foreign policy apparatus and don't grasp hybrid warfare.
- USAID's spending seems bizarre due to its mixed nature, including aid, regime change efforts, and graft.
America's Hidden Truths
- The film "A Few Good Men" portrays two halves of America: the deep state and the naive public.
- Colonel Jessup's point is valid: some truths are hidden for national security.
USAID's Truman Show
- Mike Benz reveals USAID's extensive influence, including funding 90% of Ukrainian media and various US media organizations.
- USAID's reach extends to social media censorship, pandemic research, and even alleged ties to terrorism and the drug trade.