Trump called Britain "uncooperative," dismantled Lloyd's three-century grip on the Strait of Hormuz, and inherited a united Gulf alliance — all in 72 hours. This is what the end of empire looks like.
The neocons say Trump has no plan. Chatham House says you can't do regime change from the air. Then Iran's new leadership called Washington and Trump picked up. The special relationship is cracking open — and the men who ran it are on the chopping block.
The Monday Brief - Gabbard's Confirmation Hangs in Balance; Light Up Your Senator - January 27, 2025
This week finally sees the "controversial" Trump nominations heard in the U.S. Senate. As of Monday morning, the all important Tulsi Gabbard nomination for DNI is in danger from renegade Senators.
Barbara Boyd discusses the pivotal week ahead for Trump's appointments, including Pete Hegseth, Tulsi Gabbard, Kash Patel, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., to crucial positions in the Pentagon, intelligence, FBI, and HHS. These nominations aim to dismantle the deep state, with hearings scheduled for Tulsi and Kash on Thursday, and RFK Jr. on Wednesday. The episode emphasizes the importance of public mobilization and highlights the opposition these candidates face, urging viewers to take action and support Trump's revolution for common sense.
00:00 Introduction and Overview 00:14 Trump's Key Appointments 00:31 Deep State and Health Agencies 02:07 Upcoming Hearings and Senate Dynamics 03:41 Tulsi Gabbard's Role and Challenges 04:39 Millennial Military Perspective 06:27 Senate Opposition and Public Mobilization 08:11 Geopolitical Tensions and War Risks 10:16 Call to Action and Conclusion
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Trump called Britain "uncooperative," dismantled Lloyd's three-century grip on the Strait of Hormuz, and inherited a united Gulf alliance — all in 72 hours. This is what the end of empire looks like.
The neocons say Trump has no plan. Chatham House says you can't do regime change from the air. Then Iran's new leadership called Washington and Trump picked up. The special relationship is cracking open — and the men who ran it are on the chopping block.
This is not Iraq. For 118 years, every government in Iran has served Britain's financial empire. Trump has spent a year dismantling that architecture. The Mullahs were the last piece on the board. As of this morning, he's clearing it.