Phil Giraldi : Trump’s Madness (take two)

Ratcliffe's visit is unprecedented, bizarre, and unlikely to yield good results due to his lack of experience and the inappropriate channel used.

Ratcliffe is the highest-level US official to visit Russia in five years and may be more useful for dialogue than Witkoff or Kushner.

Trump's treatment of Leavitt and his self-aggrandizing social media posts demonstrate his incompetence and typical disregard for staff.

Trump's Gaza plan was vetoed by Netanyahu, and Kushner's endorsement of the veto led to US support for Israel's continued military campaign.

Trump's claim of US ownership over the Strait of Hormuz is baseless and comparable to his other territorial delusions.

Settler violence against Palestinians and their livelihoods is encouraged by the Israeli government and supported by the US administration.

Trump would likely allow an Israeli attack on Turkey, but Israel would face a strong military response.

Trump has discussed using nuclear weapons with his staff, and there are no US laws preventing a nuclear first strike.