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Ossoff Exposes Trump's Secret Relationship, Hegseth In Way Over His Head, More Blanche Lies 8/17/26
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1:53:05Now PlayingGeorgia Senator Jon Ossoff called out Trump’s relationship with his much younger aide Natalie Harp. We'll roll the video.
With a spotlight on Trump’s Iran War, it is glaringly clear that there are critical vulnerabilities in his approach to military and defense strategies. Trump talks big, relying heavily on rhetoric and posturing, but defense analysts have identified significant gaps between public statements and strategic execution.
In addition to the declining condition of the military under Trump’s Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth,
Trump’s military actions, including strikes on infrastructure, have often lacked long-term planning, leaving blind spots for after effects like disruptions to shipping lanes or unintended regional escalation.
His reliance on precision munitions depleted critical inventory, compromising military readiness and leaving America more vulnerable. Add to that the damage Trump has done to America’s alliances. He has weekend coordination and information sharing. and damaged relationships that may now be beyond repair.
We will look at how these weaknesses shape the standing of U.S. defense and what they mean for global security.
Guests today include the brilliant Sarah Kendzior. She is a best selling author and a scholar. Her research on
authoritarian states gives her a unique perspective on the current condition of America.
Kelly Dietrich served as a Democratic strategist and is the founder & CEO of the National Democratic Training Committee. He joins to discuss recent primaries and how Democrats should move forward.
The Mark Thompson Show
8/17/26
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Sarah Kendzior, Author, scholar and journalist
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