Episode 705: the Opportunities With Trump's Return, with Jerry Dunleavy

Midrats

With 63 days until President Trump’s second inauguration and a new national security team lining up, what are the expected opportunities they will be looking to make an impact quickly? What should people be looking at? Where is the fruit ripe for the picking?
For the full hour we have returning guest, Jerry Dunleavy IV, author of Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End, Former investigative journalist for the Washington Examiner, & former senior investigator for the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
Summary:
In this conversation, Jerry Dunleavy discusses the implications of Trump's presidency, focusing on the shock experienced in Washington during his election and the subsequent challenges faced by the administration. He emphasizes the need for accountability regarding the Afghanistan situation and the potential pushback from entrenched bureaucracies. The conversation also touches on Trump's agenda for government reform and the overlooked threats posed by COVID and fentanyl, highlighting the intelligence community's lack of interest in these issues. The discussion concludes with reflections on the topics covered.
Chapters:
00:00: Introduction
02:22: Accountability in the Trump Administration
08:47: Lawfare and Political Resistance
09:09: Consequences of Intelligence Failures
09:34: The Hunter Biden Laptop Controversy
11:51: Politicization of Intelligence
14:01: Accountability in Intelligence and Military
19:54: Challenges in Military Leadership
28:43: National Security Challenges Ahead
33:49: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Military
44:43: China's Influence and Accountability
55:49: Future Directions and Closing Thoughts