Colonel Wilkerson dismantles the Trump administration’s “Operation Freedom” in the Strait of Hormuz as logistical nonsense, noting the US lacks sufficient ships to escort 2,000 waiting vessels. He critiques Defense Secretary Hegseth’s bravado and highlights internal skepticism from VP Vance. The discussion covers Iran’s retaliatory strikes, UAE’s empty threats, and Israel’s overextension in Gaza and Lebanon. Wilkerson argues that US air power alone cannot defeat Iran and warns that continued aggression accelerates the decline of US global primacy. He predicts China and Russia will fill the vacuum, undermining the dollar and rendering sanctions obsolete. The interview concludes with a stark warning: this “war of choice” is a self-inflicted disaster leading to economic collapse and moral ruin, with no victory in sight for any party involved.
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