Last week it was 'buy' Greenland..... This week its a naval blockade of Venezuela... In going back to time when America 'helped' place friendly leaders in power....Donald Trump wants to squeeze things so tight for the people of that country that it's leader President … [Read more...] about Trump crazy idea of the week…Blockade Venezuela?
US Military
Trump down plays Gulf Oil tanker attacks….
Hmmmm? Is this a public pushback against his National Security guy Bolton who seems to want to go to war with Iran? Something his boss Donald Trump , the US military along with US Allies, does NOT want? Facing twin challenges in the Persian Gulf, President Donald Trump … [Read more...] about Trump down plays Gulf Oil tanker attacks….
Acting Sec of Defense…US military’ will NOT be politicized’…
Hmmmmm? Nice headline.... But full of holes? The Sec of Defense's boss IS the President, who IS the nation's commander-in-chief of the military.... If a lawful order is is give to the Sec of Defense? He MUST follow it... If he cannot? He can be removed from … [Read more...] about Acting Sec of Defense…US military’ will NOT be politicized’…
With Trump pulling back from the outside world….Russia moves to expand its military footprint in Africa and South America…..
President Donald Trump doesn't think of Russia in the way America President's and Military Leaders have done for decades.... In his first months in office ? We mostly though Trump would give Russian President the keys to the White House.... For the last year and a half … [Read more...] about With Trump pulling back from the outside world….Russia moves to expand its military footprint in Africa and South America…..
Defense Sec tells Congress forget the reports of Trump doing ‘pay for your America troops’ thing with Allies….
The idea went over like a lead ballon to EVERYONE except Trump probably.... In his first testimony to Congress as acting Pentagon chief, Shanahan called “erroneous” the reports of the proposal to make allies pay more. Acting Defense Secretary Pat Shanahan shot down … [Read more...] about Defense Sec tells Congress forget the reports of Trump doing ‘pay for your America troops’ thing with Allies….
Trump White House looking for Allies to pay for US Military protection…..
Over the years as the vast US military has expanded around the world several American President's have asked countries with American troops to increase their military spending.... That would be done to increase their defense assets , which would lead to less American … [Read more...] about Trump White House looking for Allies to pay for US Military protection…..
Why have Defense Sec at all?
Seriously? Why does Donald Trump need any staff? A guy who ran a NYC Real Estate company with little staff and no Board of Directors is at 2 years as President running things the exactly same way.... He doesn't listen to his Defense, Intelligence or even Economic … [Read more...] about Why have Defense Sec at all?
Trump Syria withdrawal from Syria not playing good in Congress….
Trump is increasingly being seen as doing this as a payoff to Russia's Putin and a prize to Iran..... Donald Trump displays his lack to looking at the 'long game' in foreign policy.... The question is? What will Congress actually do? Or will the doubts expressed cause Trump … [Read more...] about Trump Syria withdrawal from Syria not playing good in Congress….