"Trump proves again his ego might be America's greatest threat"

Trump threatens Oman and allies over Iran1:22

• Donald Trumpclip

  Threatens to bomb Oman if it interferes with Strait of Hormuz operations. States joint military exercises with South Korea are inappropriate due to his good relationship with Kim Jong Un

Former officials critique Trump's foreign policy3:50

• Rex Tillersonclip

  Reportedly called Trump an 'effing moron' after a Pentagon national security meeting

• John Kellyclip

  Describes Trump's dishonesty and transactional nature as 'pathetic' and says he is the most flawed person he has met

U.S. weapon stockpiles and military depletion4:45

A Washington Post report indicates the U.S. supply of a key drone for monitoring the Strait of Hormuz has dropped 25% due to the war with Iran. The host questions whether Trump's emulation of strongman leaders is coming at the expense of military readiness and national credibility.

Tillerson and Kelly's historical warnings5:40

• David Rhodesassertion

  There are no Tillersons or Kellys in the second term to provide a window into the honest predicament Trump has created

Global alliance unraveling and China's gain11:01

• Ben Rhodesopinion

  Trump's behavior is classic 'bully' tactics that are destabilizing allies worldwide

• Ben Rhodesassertion

  Abandoning allies like South Korea will ultimately advantage China and hurt American consumers and workers

Republican cowardice on national security13:43

• Tom Nicholsopinion

  Republicans have abandoned the country and the party's duty to protect America from China. Republicans are cowardly and scared to oppose Trump because they fear their constituents

Pete Hegseth's secrecy on base damage17:58

• David Rhodesassertion

  Pete Hegseth hid the destruction of a U.S. naval base in Bahrain, causing severe logistics problems

USS Lincoln conditions and sailor morale22:15

• Sailor's Grandmotherclip

  Trump should be ashamed for letting sailors suffer and fight for the country without proper support

• Priya Sridharassertion

  The USS Lincoln has set a modern record of 208 continuous days at sea due to no safe port calls

Lack of clear mission in Iran war25:59

• Ben Rhodesassertion

  There is no clear mission for the war with Iran, and sailors are deployed due to Trump's unacknowledged error

• Ben Rhodesopinion

  Trump will attack anyone, including service members, if it poses a political risk to him

Incompetence of civilian leadership29:58

• Tom Nicholsopinion

  The Lincoln's situation is caused by the staggering incompetence of Trump and Hegseth

Long-term damage to Navy equipment and retention32:49

• Priya Sridharassertion

  Extended deployments are ruining billions in carrier equipment and could cause a retention crisis

Deporting immigrants to third countries37:08

• Nicholas Caseyassertion

  The Trump administration pays countries like Eswatini to hold deportees in prisons indefinitely

Canadians petition to expel U.S. ambassador41:56

Over 200,000 Canadians have signed a petition to expel U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra due to Trump's threats to annex Canada and Hoekstra's dismissive comments about Canadian anger. The petition cites meetings between the State Department and Alberta separatists as further grounds for action.