The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2723 The Off-The-Rails US Foreign Policy
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Jan 3, 2026 Daniel McAdams, Executive Director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, dives deep into U.S. foreign policy, critiquing interventions in Venezuela and Ukraine. He discusses the ramifications of Trump's hawkish alliances and the impact of Israel's actions on American youth. McAdams highlights the rising anti-war sentiment within the right and examines the flawed strategies in Ukraine. The conversation also delves into the credibility crisis facing think tanks and the media's evolving response to dissenting views.
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Epstein Handling Became A Political Liability
- McAdams calls the Epstein file handling an unforced self-inflicted political liability for Trump.
- He thinks claiming it's fake and mishandling it only worsened public perception.
Mixed Appointments, Unforced Errors
- Tom Woods notes mixed signals in Trump's appointments, praising some picks but lamenting selections like Marco Rubio.
- They see early promising signs undone by later unforced errors and internal conflicts.
Diplomacy Outsourced To Unofficial Envoys
- Tom and Daniel find Rubio sidelined in key theaters like Ukraine and the Middle East despite being Secretary of State.
- They view diplomacy run by unconfirmed personal envoys as bizarre and ineffective.