Lieutenant General Mark Hertling (Ret.)
Retired U.S. Army lieutenant general with extensive experience in training and command (former commander of U.S. Army Europe and of initial military training), appearing to analyze military policy, protocol, and the Quantico event discussed in the episode.
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Oct 2, 2025 • 33min
Trump Hid Sinister Message in Speech to Generals
Lieutenant General Mark Hertling (Ret.) brings a wealth of military experience to the discussion, analyzing Donald Trump's unusual speech at Quantico before senior military leaders. Hertling criticizes the tone of the addresses, describing them as 'berating' and 'embarrassing.' He explores the potential dangers of using the military for domestic policing and discusses the implications of Trump's disregard for military norms. The conversation also covers how allies and adversaries perceive this shift, alongside the broader impact on troop morale and national security.
