Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 7/18/25 Daniel Davis on the Tragic and Unnecessary State of the War in Ukraine
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Jul 21, 2025 
Daniel Davis, a Senior Fellow at Defense Priorities and veteran of multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, provides a sharp analysis of the current situation in Ukraine. He discusses the precarious state of Ukraine's military and the tragic human cost of the ongoing conflict. Davis critiques the implications of U.S. involvement and the risks of broken promises to allies. He warns of the looming threat of global conflict, especially regarding nuclear warfare, urging a reevaluation of military strategies amidst rising tensions in both Ukraine and Taiwan.
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U.S. Arms Aid Continues Amid Depletion
- U.S. weapons aid to Ukraine continues uninterrupted through administration changes.
- U.S. stocks and national defense capacity are dangerously low with high expenditures for Ukraine.
Interceptor Missiles Drain U.S. Stocks
- U.S. interceptors are expensive and dwindling as cheap drones are shot down using high-cost missiles.
- The imbalance between missile usage and production weakens U.S. defense capabilities.
War Profits Fuel Military Industry
- The military-industrial complex profits massively from ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel.
- Europe relies heavily on U.S. weapons production due to limited industrial capacity.
