⁣THE TRUMP “LITMUS TEST”

How far will President Trump go when it comes to protecting the free speech right of all Americans, and holding to account those officials who have violated them?

On the evening of January 20, 2025, the newly sworn in President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, made his way into the Oval Office of the White House, where he took a seat at the desk recently vacated by his predecessor, Joe Biden. There, Trump proceeded to sign a series of executive orders designed to undo the policies of the Biden administration and set the United States on a new course designed to “Make America Great Again.”

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At this point in time, either Denmark dispatches its military to seize control of Pituffik Space Base and forcibly evict the US military from Greenland citing their Article 51 right to preemptive self defense, request an emergency Security Council meeting to respond to the imminent threat posed by the uS to its territory, and request immediate Article 4 consultations with its NATO allies, or it surrenders.

Let’s guess which it will be.

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BULGARIANS WHO SUPPORT THE WEST DO NOT BELIEVE IN BULGARIA
Interview for Martin Karbowski

01:43 FBI raid and confiscation of passport.
12:51 Zelensky and reality.
20:18 Minsk agreements and NATO.
30:38 Censorship on social networks.
34:20 Conflict within NATO.
38:18 The importance of Bulgaria.

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DONALD TRUMP SHOW
Interview for MOATS with George Galloway ep. 416

00:00 Introduction and support for Trump.
04:00 The collapse of NATO will lead to chaos and anarchy.
09:00 Dangers and challenges.
11:57 Revolutionary changes.
13:04 The situation in Lebanon.
16:17 Tony Blair interview.

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⁣WHILE TRUMP MANIPULATES RUSSIA'S LOSSES, MEXICAN DRUG CARTELS LAUNCH A "FIFTH COLUMN" IN THE US

Trump's statements about the losses of the Russian and Ukrainian Armed Forces demonstrate how far from reality his knowledge of the consequences of the special operation for Russia is, and a policy based on manipulation is doomed to failure.

At the same time, there is a threat of a growing conflict between the US armed forces and Mexican drug cartels, which could undermine the most important foundations of the American way of life.

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CAN TRUMP SUCCESSFULLY THREATEN PUTIN?
Interview for Judging Freedom

00:30 Impact on the Israeli public consciousness.
08:00 Reaction to the October 7 attack.
10:26 The reality of war.
16:03 The US intelligence community is politicized.
22:20 Negotiations with Vladimir Putin.

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⁣ASK THE INSPECTOR EP. 233

Live Stream Scheduled for January 28, 2025 at 3:00pm ET

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⁣I’m thinking Europe should be subjected to similar thinking.

Germany, for instance, can be broken up into its constituent states.

France could easily become a half dozen minor nations.

There’s at least four Italian sub-states in the making.

Make Europe nothing more than a collection of yapping puppies.

Because that’s really all it is.

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TRUMP’S BOLD STANCE ON UKRAINE: UNREALISTIC VISION OR STRATEGIC GENIUS?
Interview for Dialogue Works

00:05 Influence on Trump. Trump's strategy.
18:19 The future of Russia and the United States.
33:18 Ukraine's false hopes.
43:41 Trump's priorities.
45:58 NATO funding. NATO and BRICS.
59:45 Ceasefire in Gaza.
01:06:12 Turkey and Syria.

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⁣IS GREENLAND DESTINED TO BECOME PART OF THE US?

The current controversy over Greenland dates to a Dec. 22 post by President-elect Trump on social media platform X regarding his decision to appoint Ken Howery as the US ambassador to Denmark. In the post, Trump declared that, “For purposes of national security and freedom throughout the world, the US feels that the ownership and control of Greenland is an absolute necessity.”

When he was asked at a subsequent news conference a few days later whether he would rule out using “military or economic coercion” to gain control over Greenland, Trump answered

“No, I can’t assure you on either of those two, but I can say this: We need them for economic security.”

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⁣TRUMP’S DOOMED PLAN FOR UKRAINE

“The Hard Way” — Special Envoy Keith Kellogg’s proposed oil-price manipulations targeting Russia would actually devastate U.S. oil production and the U.S. economy.

“I’m not looking to hurt Russia,” President Donald Trump recently declared in a statement he posted on his TruthSocial account. “I love the Russian people, and always had a very good relationship with President Putin.”

Trump, however, comes from the school of “hard love,” where punishment is applied to achieve the desired results.

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IF YOU QUESTION GLOBAL ALLIANCES, WATCH THIS!
Interview for Think BRICS

0:00 Intro
00:11 Russia and Iran's strategic partnership and historical context
02:54 Focus on economic cooperation between Iran and Russia, avoiding military conflict
08:14 Russia's differing military dynamics with North Korea and Iran
10:43 Economic ties between Russia and Iran to counter Western sanctions
16:05 Historical conflicts influencing geopolitics in Syria and Russia
18:22 Russia's involvement in Syria and Assad's political challenges
22:26 Türkiye's Rise as a Major Middle Eastern Power post-Syria conflict
24:47 Türkiye's evolving role in global alliances and aspirations
29:26 Türkiye's energy ambitions to reduce U.S. dependence
31:50 Türkiye's complex identity: secularism vs. Islamism
36:32 Balancing Western influences with Islamist identity in Türkiye
38:53 Türkiye's strategy between NATO ties and BRICS alignment
43:30 Post-WWI Turkish resilience and territorial claims
45:40 Türkiye's military strength during independence efforts
50:00 Venezuela's uncertain BRICS membership amidst U.S. influence
52:28 BRICS as a counterbalance to Western alliances
56:55 China's influence in Asia and regional alliance challenges
59:25 Japan and the Philippines reconsider alliances
1:03:47 South America's shifting alliances and geopolitical tensions
1:06:11 Understanding Russia to prevent nuclear war
1:09:58 Challenging media narratives on BRICS and global alliances

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⁣PUTIN JUST SENT A CHILLING WARNING TO TRUMP & IT'S FATAL FOR UKRAINE
Interview for Danny Haiphong

Live Stream Scheduled for January 29, 2025 at 8:30pm ET

On deck:

▫️Rubio declared “Maximum pressure” campaign on Russia.
▫️Putin responds to peace talk chatter from Trump and Zelensky.
▫️Russia makes more gains on the frontline.
▫️Gaza’s Palestinians return: illusion of Israeli victory shattered?
▫️Future of multipolar world under Trump.

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FORMER US OFFICIAL REVEALS SHOCKING TRUTH ABOUT MIDDLE EAST POLICY
Interview for India & Global Left

01:00 Guest introductions.
01:55 Control of US foreign policy.
11:55 Gulf War.
13:32 Transition from Cold War mentality.
20:24 Implications for international reputation.
27:09 The world no longer dances to the US tune.
31:03 The decline of American power.
37:01 Problems with Hamas and Hezbollah.
46:31 Economic crisis and emigration.
56:59 Conflict between Turkey and Syria.
01:04:23 New realities and the role of Russia and China.

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PUTIN DESTROYS TRUMP’S THREATS, UKRAINE’S ARMY WIPED OUT AS FRONTLINE COLLAPSES
Interview for Danny Haiphong

01:00 Trump's peace plan.
15:13 Russia's conditions.
23:49 Historical parallels.
25:45 Recognizing reality.
41:20 Propaganda and reality.
53:38 Russia's long-term strategy.
58:10 The economic situation in the US and the impact on everyday life.
01:04:22 The military situation in the Middle East
01:29:12 Parallel events.
01:40:05 Technology theft and sanctions.
01:47:48 The Panama Canal and China.
01:49:48 Problems, problems, problems.
02:06:28 The future of America.

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⁣TRUMP AND MAY 9

A little more than a week into his presidency, Donald Trump’s optimistic plan to bring an end to the war in Ukraine is floundering, with the fantasy-driven “peace plan” crafted under the guidance of retired LtGen Keith Kellogg running head on into the fact-driven reality of a Russian victory defined by objectives unfettered and unfazed by American posturing and threats.

As the Trump administration prepares for the all-important first phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, it is hampered by the fact that there will be no second chance—either Trump has a viable strategy for bringing the conflict in Ukraine to an end that addresses Russian reality and sensibilities, or Russia will finish the war on its own terms.

Rather than trying to solve the complexities associated with conflict termination in Ukraine, Donald Trump might be better off focusing on the fundamentals of diplomacy, working to build a foundation of trust and goodwill with Russia that could pay dividends later on during whatever peace negotiation process is eventually agreed to.

On May 9 Russia will celebrate Victory Day, perhaps the most solemn and significant holiday on the Russian calendar. This year Russia will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the allied defeat of Nazi Germany.

Russia has always emphasized that this victory was a team effort. In past years, the United States and the other allied nations (the UK and France) would send official delegations to the celebration, and military contingents from the allied nations would march in solidarity with the Russian Army to celebrate this great victory.

But in recent years the United States and its European partners have been overcome by Russophobia, reimagining the history of that time to minimize the important role played by the Red Army in defeating Hitler’s Germany.

May 9 has been likewise reimagined as little more than a propaganda exercise designed to glorify Russian military power.

I had the honor and privilege of attending the May 9 Victory Day celebrations in 2023. I bear personal witness to the seriousness Russians attach to this day. Yes, the Russians are, rightfully, proud of their military. Yes, the Russians support their military in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

But May 9 is about the 27 million Soviet citizens who perished in the Great Patriotic War, and the millions of Red Army soldiers who gave their lives to free the Soviet Union and the world from the yoke of Nazi terror.

Donald Trump has an opportunity to put the US and Russia on the path of repairing a relationship that must be repaired if our two nations are going to find a way to peacefully coexist.

Donald Trump’s first conversation with Vladimir Putin should be to recognize the alliance that once existed to defeat Nazi Germany, and Russia’s important (indeed, leading) role in enabling this success.

And Donald Trump should tell Vladimir Putin that he would like to send a high-level delegation to attend this year’s May 9 Victory Day celebration—headed by the Vice President and Secretary of Defense.

And unlike the Biden administration, which placed obstacles in the way of US WW2 veterans who wanted to attend the Victory Day celebrations in Moscow, Donald Trump should offer to have American soldiers march in the May 9 parade.

If Donald Trump we’re to do this, he would win the respect and admiration of the Russian people, and demonstrate to the Russian government—indeed, the Russian President—that the US was serious about building a relationship with Russia based on mutual respect.

This, more than trying to bring about a peace in Ukraine by bluster and bullying, is how Donald Trump could best serve the legitimate national security interests of the United States.

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US CONTROL OF UKRAINE MEDIA. EU RETURN TO RUSSIAN GAS?
Interview for Garland Nixon

03:13 The US role in media promotion.
12:55 The political crisis in Ukraine.
17:50 The historical role of Russia.
27:15 The weakening of Ukraine.
33:44 The impact of sanctions on Europe.
37:25 Trump's strategy on Syria.
49:44 The situation in South Korea.
53:17 Trump's mistakes in Colombia.
57:03 Stability and negotiations.
01:06:15 The future of MAGA and geopolitical changes.
01:14:15 The need to cleanse the system.
01:24:45 New legal definitions.

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TALKING ABOUT THE FIRST WEEK OF THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
Interview for Issues that Matter with Cynthia Pooler

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