Judging Freedom CPT. Matt Hoh : Netanyahu Becomes Desperate
May 12, 2026
CPT. Matt Hoh, former U.S. Marine Corps captain and foreign policy critic, offers blunt commentary on Middle East conflicts and U.S. interventionism. He critiques hawkish establishment thinking and rising Pentagon spending. He discusses political pressures on Israeli leadership, reports of abuses in prisons, and how repression can strengthen Palestinian resolve.
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Neocon Pattern Of Diagnose Then Escalate
- Robert Kagan's late critique reflects a familiar neocon pattern of diagnosing failure only to argue for escalation.
- CPT. Matt Hoh ties this to Washington's foreign-policy 'blob' factions and to arguments for expanding military budgets.
Military Spending Meets A Bond Crisis
- Massive proposed Pentagon spending ignores rising bond yields and a looming fiscal crisis.
- Hoh warns a $1.5 trillion budget plus further military expansion would worsen fiscal instability amid 10- and 30-year yield increases.
Who’s Feeding The President Advice
- Hoh describes who advises the president: media personalities and close confidants like Jack Keene shape policy more than experts.
- He recounts sidelining of dissenters like Tulsi Gabbard and the influence of pro-war figures in the inner circle.