Judging Freedom COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : Why Trump Is Wedded to Israel
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Mar 26, 2026 COL. Lawrence Wilkerson, retired Army colonel and former chief of staff to Colin Powell, speaks on U.S.-Israel ties and national security. He discusses Israel's air defense failures and Iran's underground capabilities. He critiques presidential information sources and explains political and financial entanglements binding U.S. policy to Israel. He warns of ammunition strains, troop morale issues, and risks of a ground invasion.
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Iran's Underground Resilience And Nuclear Risk
- Iran's critical military assets survived U.S. strikes by sheltering deep underground, enabling continued missile and possible nuclear development.
- COL. Lawrence Wilkerson cites Ted Postol's assessment that Iran may be building nukes underground, changing regional strategic calculations.
False Battlefield Claims Shaping Presidential Perception
- President Trump is reportedly receiving misleading, sycophantic briefings that present false battlefield narratives like "we've already won."
- Wilkerson says those claims conflict with regional intelligence and are likely amplified by pro-Israel advisers.
Netanyahu's Leverage And Appetite For Prolonged Conflict
- Benjamin Netanyahu is portrayed as manipulating Trump by promising quick solutions and urging escalation to maintain his own political standing.
- Wilkerson argues Bibi wants the conflict sustained and is "playing him like the fool."