IHIP News Stephen Miller Melts Down Over 'Woke' War and These Dems Are Backing Trump's Plans?
Mar 5, 2026
Discussion of Democrats possibly backing expanded Pentagon funding for a Middle East war. Examination of U.S. involvement in Israel-Gaza actions and reports of civilian strikes. Critique of Stephen Miller promoting a hardline, 'anti-woke' war narrative on cable news. Warnings about centrist politicians aligning with militarism and elite interests.
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Some Democrats May Back More Pentagon Funding
- Democrats are signaling willingness to fund expanded Middle East military action despite base opposition.
- Politico named Sen. Jack Reed, Gary Peters, Tim Kaine, Alyssa Slotkin and Ruben Gallego as senators who won't rule out more Pentagon funding.
Ruben Gallego Flip Flop Illustrates Party Contradictions
- Ruben Gallego publicly criticized the war but then said he'd vote to fund Pentagon actions the next day.
- The hosts present his flip as emblematic of establishment Democrats prioritizing the military-industrial complex.
Backing The Pentagon Also Means Backing Its Systemic Issues
- Supporting Pentagon requests is framed as supporting institutions that have systemic problems like racism and misogyny.
- The hosts argue backing the Pentagon may mean endorsing practices that erase or marginalize service members.