Bannon`s War Room WarRoom Battleground EP 915: President Trump Unveils The Golden Fleet Cont.
Dec 23, 2025
In this discussion, Captain Jim Fennell, a naval expert, emphasizes the need for a new battleship class and a shift towards offensive naval operations against peer fleets, particularly China. Investigative commentator Natalie G. Winters delves into China's naval expansion, Taiwan's potential threats, and the implications of U.S. immigration policies. Retired Admiral Sonny Masso praises the bold shipbuilding vision, highlighting new technologies and the importance of a naval museum for education. The conversation reveals significant challenges in naval strategy and policy.
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Renewed Focus On Sea Power
- President Trump's announcement signals a return to sea-power focus and building ships to fight and win at sea.
- Jim Fennell says this rebalance targets peer naval competitors like the PRC after decades of projecting power ashore.
Retrain Veterans For Shipbuilding
- Use GI Bill and veteran training to grow the shipbuilding workforce in welding and naval trades.
- Combine workforce retraining with AI and robotics to modernize construction and scale production.
Accountability Drives Successful Programs
- Past program failures persist because nobody paid a price for cost overruns and delays.
- Fennell argues leadership must remove non-performers and demand results to stop repeating Zumwalt and LCS mistakes.