Judging Freedom Phil Giraldi : Netanyahu on the Brink: Can He Be Stopped?
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Mar 18, 2026 Phil Giraldi, former CIA counterterrorism officer turned national security commentator, tackles U.S.–Israel relations and intelligence. He discusses the fallout from Joe Kent's resignation and the potential ripple effects. He critiques assassination practices, the intelligence community's role, and how U.S. aid shapes Middle East policy.
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Counterterrorism Resignation Could Be A Watershed
- Joe Kent's resignation could trigger a cascade of departures and shift public opinion against the Trump administration's Iran war policy.
- Phil Giraldi says Kent's public critique exposed Israel's influential role in pushing a war of choice against Iran, energizing opposition.
White House Smears Undermine Intelligence Credibility
- Giraldi calls the president weak on national security and defends Kent's credentials as top-tier counterterrorism.
- He criticizes White House attacks labeling Kent a leaker as politicized smears to protect war policy.
DNI Evasions Break Intelligence's Purpose
- Tulsi Gabbard avoided direct answers about whether intelligence assessed an imminent Iranian nuclear threat.
- Giraldi says her evasions contradict the DNI's role to present the intelligence community's honest, independent assessment to policymakers.