Mainstream Media Fails America on Eve of War w/IRAN Lt Col Daniel Davis

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Lt Col Daniel Davis argues that the U.S. appears to be on the brink of a major war—likely with Iran—given the massive military buildup: roughly 50% of C-17 transport aircraft, large portions of C-5 and aerial refueling fleets, over 100 tankers, 200–250 fighter jets, and two aircraft carrier strike groups positioned and ready.

Despite this, he criticizes major newspapers like the The New York Times and The Washington Post for barely covering the situation on their front pages. He views their lack of prominent reporting as alarming and suggests it represents a failure to inform the public about the potential for imminent war. He contrasts this with the heavy media buildup before the 2003 Iraq War and claims the silence now is a “red flag.”

The speaker then shifts to a recent Supreme Court decision limiting President Donald Trump’s tariff authority. He criticizes Trump’s response, highlighting comments in which Trump claimed broad executive power to impose trade restrictions or even “destroy” a country economically. Although the Court restricted one category of tariffs, Trump announced he would use other legal authorities (Sections 232, 301, and 122) to impose or maintain tariffs, including a new 10% global tariff.

The speaker characterizes Trump’s reaction as impulsive and authoritarian, arguing that his mindset—believing he can “do anything” he wants—is dangerous, especially in the context of rising tensions with Iran. He also accuses Trump of overreach in Venezuela and portrays his foreign policy approach as coercive and lawless.

Overall, the segment frames three main concerns:

A massive, underreported U.S. military buildup suggesting imminent war.

Mainstream media silence on the issue.

What the speaker sees as an alarming expansion of executive power under Trump, particularly regarding trade and foreign policy.