Independents Day Special
In the wake of a catastrophic and nationally demoralizing presidential debate last week, and in advance of July 4th, Independent Veterans of America (IVA) announced its formation with an urgent mission to organize and elect
The Brief
→ Four things from today’s episodeWhy Trump saying “Ukraine needs a new president” is really a. Why Trump saying “Ukraine needs a new president” is really about oil prices and his own ego
The core thesis. America needs a new president, and the urgency has never been higher
Why even a Democratic House, Senate, or impeachment of Hegse. Why even a Democratic House, Senate, or impeachment of Hegseth won’t stop the war
The forever war pattern. Bush, Obama, Biden, Trump — and why presidents keep lying about ending them
Show Notes
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