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Col Doug Macgregor: TRUMP in the GRIP of GLOBALISTS

Oct 21, 2025
Col Doug Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army colonel and defense analyst, dives into critical topics surrounding U.S. foreign policy and the Ukraine conflict. He argues that Trump isn't a free agent in forming foreign policy, facing opposition from Washington. Macgregor explores why Russia sees Ukraine as a vital issue and critiques NATO's disjointed command structure. He emphasizes the need for a real European security settlement and cautions against intervention in Venezuela, advocating for focusing on domestic issues over foreign adventures.
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INSIGHT

No War With Russia Is Priority One

  • The top U.S. strategic priority must be avoiding war with Russia and China.
  • Permanent hostility to major powers risks catastrophic nuclear or economic outcomes.
INSIGHT

Too Much NATO Means Bigger Burdens

  • Collective security expansion increases territory the U.S. must defend and risks entanglement.
  • Neutralizing contested zones can create stabilizing buffers without automatic intervention.
ANECDOTE

The Zelensky File Claim

  • Col Macgregor claims a hidden "Zelensky file" in U.S. intelligence that exposes corruption and lies.
  • He urges the file's release to reveal the truth about Ukraine's leadership.
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