Ron Paul Liberty Report Trump & Netanyahu Who's the boss?
Mar 19, 2026
They question who truly controls war policy and why Congress and the public are sidelined. They examine close U.S.-Israel ties and repeated visits that shape strategy. They debate unclear reasons for U.S. involvement and disagreements over how long the campaign should continue. They warn about the economic costs of empire and argue for bringing troops home.
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Who's In Charge Of The War
- The key question is Who's In Charge of the war between the U.S. and Israel.
- Ron Paul argues neither Congress nor a clear public mandate decided this; power appears to lie with the war machine and hidden influencers like arms and special interests.
Demand Congressional Debate Before War
- Reclaim constitutional process by demanding congressional debate and oversight before engaging in war.
- Ron Paul urges constituents to contact representatives and force a public debate that the Constitution requires for war decisions.
Frequent Netanyahu Visits Signaled Influence
- Frequent interactions between leaders signaled influence: Netanyahu visited the U.S. an unusually high number of times during Trump's first year.
- Chris Rossini highlights a revolving door of U.S. officials to Israel and suggests those ties helped push U.S. involvement despite campaign promises against new wars.