DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas ICEd! | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Mar 6, 2026
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1991 War Cost Shock Compared To Today's Spending
- John recalls the 1991 Gulf War cost shock when the president was stunned at $100 million a day.
- He contrasts that with current spending of $2 billion a day on the Iran war to show scale.
Kristi Noem Ousted For Self-Inflicted Political Damage
- Kristi Noem was removed from DHS amid political embarrassments including a $220M self-promotional ad and testimony controversies.
- John says insiders had multiple reasons to push her out, and Noem now has a vague 'Shield of the Americas' exit plan.
Markwayne Mullin Seen As Competent Political Fix For DHS
- The DHS appointment of Markwayne Mullin is a demotion-style reshuffle aimed at competence and loyalty rather than reform.
- Mullin is seen as a safe pick from a deep-red state with potential presidential ambitions via visibility.