As much as Trump wants to please his homeboy Putin, he will have a hard time pulling off a military invasion as this would require an act of congress. He can't just do whatever he feels like as much as he thinks so. I hope nobody here in the States is going to fight and die to take territory from our allies. Most Americans I have talked to do not support that although there are some morons that think it's a great idea.
@@jameshudson169 He's a typical high-ranking NATO general and a Democrat who endorsed Biden. Perfectly summed up by 11:45 "It is inexcusable that Europe as a whole is not doing more" while laying all the blame for everything at the incoming President's feet. He's also offensively stating Hegseth is a horrible choice for SecDef... but one of Hegseth's primary interests is eliminating the "awakened" influence on the DoD by Hodges and his ilk.
@@fyrchmyrddin1937 i guess. i don't know. youtube deleted my comment. he sounds like a unipartist. trump needs to clean house. hegseth needs to clean house. some "qualified" high-ranking general probably wouldn't be down with housecleaning. we elected trump. not some high-ranking general. if trump wants, hegseth i hope he gets him.
@KevanStratton you know corporations collude? political collude as well. in britain, german and france as well as america the far left and the far right, we call 'em rhinoes, collude to keep the moderate populous parties out. when the far left and far right collude that's the uniparty. they think they should the only parties allowed. hence the uniparty.
8:54 It won’t be driven by what’s ‘In America’s strategic interest’.. it will be driven by what’s in DJT’s personal interest. He’s incapable of perceiving any other kind.
Fantastic interview! I am in the States and I have been listening to Times for going on almost a year now. I loved that the journalist asked Hodges straight up, do you feel she is compromised. We need to be having this conversation in the States. Very well done mate!
Somone just needs to tell Trump that Reagan was known for being great for his accomplishment of bringing down the U.S.S.R. There is nothing that Trump wants more than to be known as a great president and bringing Putin to his knees would be an important step toward the glory he wants.
And it sends the message to Xi, do not mess with our business partners. The US and reset of the world , especially the AI/Crypto Bros are dependent on Taiwanese semiconductors.
More General Hodges please. It is recognized he gives tons of interviews but as a Yank, I watch Times Radio every day, as do many many others. It is one of the best venues to get his understanding of the war/world to a very wide audience.
The combined gdp of Europe is less than the USA and Europe has pledged 177 billion 80 billion delivered the USA is 100 billion I believe so Europe is pulling its weight
He is a smart guy, but don’t think so. (And I get the comment may be hyperbole). Even if he was President….the US can’t “make” other countries do anything, especially a dictatorship. The US can bribe, threaten, cajole, etc. but they can’t “make” other sovereign countries obey.
Saying that Trump will look out for America's interest is awfully optimistic. He will always look out for his own personal interest, and the only hope is to somehow convince him that those are the same.
I love your channel. I'm an Austrian guy and look very much of the German and Austrian military experts. Since a few weeks now I follow your reporting with your experts. I'm really surprised. Generally speaking the German and Austrian experts interpretation is far more negative for the Ukrainian side. They see Russian on a way forward and no chance for the Ukrainians. They judge the kursk offensive mainly as a mistake. But Ben Hodges says it was a brilliant move. So, I thank you for your reporting!
I wish Trump would ask Hodges to be part of his administration. Who knows, half-way through, as Trump is jettisoning those who he finds objectionable, it might happen. Go Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Trump only appoints cronies who he knows will do illegal or immoral favors for Trump if needed (aka “loyalty”). Trump cares nothing for competence, experience, who he can use as a scapegoat later, etc. in his appointments.
@@damonmusha6504I'm certainly not sure about that. So far, trump has got away with everything. Lot of repubtardian Americans has already embraced trumps imperial ambitions. If trump really wants to do it, he will be able to. I'm not interested in how things are supposed to work in USA. I'm interested in how it de facto works. And so far, USA has acted with a total absence of spine, on all levels. I see no reason to trust USA to do the right things.
Your comments are very well informed and intelligent as always Ben Hodges. I really enjoy your interviews here and with Jake Broe. Your world map in the background is really cool, I've wanted one like that for some time now however, I can't find it on platforms such as Amazon, Coupang... Could you be at liberty to tell me where you got that from?
General Hodges delivers balanced and very thoughtful insight into the USA and European situation and the position of Russia (Putin) on this atrocious situation.
Never miss a chance to hear Hodges spread his wisdom and ask questions of world leaders. There's a British retired General by the name of Chapman who speaks in a similar vein to Hodges (similar style too - a smile is never too far away from Chapman's face and he's about as close to being a cheeky chappie as a hardened ex general can be) I wonder if Hodges would make a great political leader or would he be reined in to the point of not being able to say what is in his consiberable brain for the benefit of those led by him?
My understanding is that America doesn't send money to Ukraine, but rather weapons. In turn we replace our antiquated equipment with newer updated weapons/armament, which in turn creates jobs for American workers. Win, win! 🤷
Exactly. Mostly old surplus/nearly expired equipment the US wouldn’t give to their own troops if the country depended on it. Instead paying US workers to make new upgraded versions. Meanwhile a lot of other countries that are donating are also paying the US to make them new replacement equipment. But if the US pulls out it may encourage them to be more self reliant and set up their own manufacturing, lest the US not support them.
Many European countries would be delighted to have Ukrainians, especially Ukrainian men, as refugees, because they work, they don't sit on their rear ends collecting benefits for all time and eternity. I remember when Ukraine was attacked and Ukrainian women were fleeing with their children to safety, people were interested in bringing Ukrainians to Western European countries, not because they wanted to help these women escape the horrors being inflicted on them by Russia, but because the Ukrainians were good workers. I won't forget those disgusting comments from people who immediately wanted to benefit from another person's pain. When we are hurt, we find out who is our friend and who isn't our friend! Slava Ukraine!
Not so crazy - the MAGA’s that the terrified weak Americans elected only follow Putin’s orders. It looks like Putin’s ordering them to go to war with former NATO partners. From Putin’s perspective, this makes entire sense.
Trump in one swipe has normalised the concept it is OK to invade a sovereign country without provocation. Now Putin and other dictators can quote Trump and say he is no different to them prospecting for territory in their own interest. Do all those MAGA MANIACS really think this is OK. Get him out before we regret it.
trump isn't looking af these dodgy appointees based on their ability or suitability.... he's picking people that will primarily be loyal to him. Thats both scary and dangerous.
@rodneyfungus8249 All of them. Check out the NY Times “Project 2025, Mar-a-Lago and Fox News: What Connects Trump’s New Staff Picks” as a starting point
Temp is appointing the most successful people in the posts. If you won’t to see losers promoted just for loyalty look back at the last four years. It’s is littered with them.
Trump does not think strategically. His actions are based on instant gratification. Meaning he will do whatever he thinks will profit him personally in that moment. The consequences for Ukraine, Europe even the United States itself will not factor in his decision.
Ben Hodges mentioned stopping the shadow fleet. Oil Price has fallen from $ 110 to $ 74 and Russian Production is still 10 % of Global Oil. 90 % of the Russian Oil goes to India and China. The shadow fleet has been working flat out for 3 years without maintenance. The ships were old in the first place
It's embarrassing that world leaders have to talk to trump like a child by encouraging him that by certain actions, he becomes "the winner" and will get the "credit."
Trump has a 1000 things that embarrass the US. For one of the minor ones, can someone try to fix Trump’s ridiculous make-up? He now literally slaps an orange circle in the middle of his face and looks like a clown.
Should be mandatory service for 2 years in the US. At least we all would have basic training. Plus, ppl could use the GI bill to go to college if they want.
I agree with General Hodges in the best strategy for European leaders is to increase their commitment, let Trump take credit because who cares anyway and impress upon Trump that if Ukraine fails and Pootin wins the results will be his legacy.
I do not share Hodges' notion that Trump will consider what's best for the US when making decisions. Trump's only consideration will be what gets him the most grift.
Completely agree. But Hodges knows he has to flatter Trump to have any hope of getting Trump to do the right thing. The “bad guys” will be using these techniques to manipulate Trump, so the good guys should too. Any stroking of Trump’s ego makes him “like” that person or what they suggest.
We expect annual membership fees at Mar-a-Lago to double from $2 million to $4 million and his time spent golfing at his resorts to double from 1 year to 2 years.
@@paulmasterson386lol. He never went on vacation other than in the heads of your propagandists. He wasn’t always at the White House but he spent less time away from the White House than Trump spent on hole 1.
Notwithstanding Gen. Ben Hodges is a guest tremendously admired by many viewers for his wisdom and depth of knowledge on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is useful to keep in mind (when viewing other guests) _"Times Radio_ is a British digital radio station owned by News UK, part of the Murdoch media empire." [Quote from Wikipedia].
I find it very hard to believe that MI6 continue to have confidence in U.S. Intelligence Services. Trump's bathroom storage, and the total absence of relevant legal closure, was a big red flag.
Trump was allowed to have those Documents because he was the President!!! Dementia Biden wasn’t because he was only the Vice President!!! Trump had his in a Secure location!!! Dementia Biden had the Papers strewn about everywhere!!!! In the Garage, Empty Offices not under any kind of Control, even Hunter Biden had some of the Top Secret Documents!!!! So why aren’t you talking about Biden,,,Hypocrite!!!
I am pretty sure they don’t have any confidence while Trump is in office, and won’t share critical info except under extreme circumstances. And I would not blame them…that info is often from undercover sources at great risk, and you can’t expose them to an admin that waves Top Secret files around to random visitors to show off.
Trump just lies and blusters for his base. It costs Trump nothing, because his base won’t notice when he never does most of what he says, and the base likes it.
@@jameshudson169Biden’s senile and the dirt on his shoe is still better than Trump. The irony is unless you’re a billionaire Trump’s policies hurt his own supporters the most.
Trump talking to Putin is like Bush talking to Bin Laden to solve the issue , _Terror bombing is terror bombing.....How would the Americans have liked that.
I’m not clear on this point about injured Korean soldiers being executed by their Russian officers or fellow Korean troops - is this done to prevent them talking to the Ukrainians or because the injured troops have been convinced that death is better than falling into Ukrainian hands?
I dont know where this general has been, trump will do what will help trump, in other words, who will give him more money. Trump could care less about anybody but himself, the only thing we can count on for sure he will do what is best for trump. . Is this general aware that the oligarchs have taken̈ over the gov?
Regarding Trump and his public opinions; How does he justify using force to acquire Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, etc. for security reasons, if we question Putins right to attack Ukraine for Russia's "security reasons"? Some obvious lack of logic inside Trumps head! With respect to Europe, it is ten times Russia's GDP, four times their populations and way ahead in terms of technology! Obviously, there is only a question of political concensus and will. Most European leaders, with the notable exception of Germany, agree that arming Europe to deter Russia is the number one strategic goal at the moment and all of them agree that helping Ukraine is a must. Conveting that into tangibler measures seems to be the problem holding Europe back from creating real pushback against Russia, but they do not really need the US, but still hesitate.
Given how Trump was asked I’d be surprised if he even understood the question, he’s clearly senile. Europe hasn’t moved as fast as they should, but also the US has spent 80 years making Europe as dependent as possible on US weapons manufacturing to prevent having to fight another war against Europe. Even with the cash, outside wartime mobilisation Europe can’t just stand up the capabilities the US has quickly. Could they prevent Ukraine from losing? Yes. Could they provide enough for Ukraine to win in a reasonable timeframe, unlikely, even with the will. Russia’s economy may not be huge but a large chunk is mobilised to wartime production. Europe would have political trouble mobilising a fraction of that.
Trump plays to his base only, who like any “America tough and in charge” talk, and who will excuse Trump for not doing most of what he says (Trump never “built a wall,” he never had a great alternative for Obamacare that will be finalized in a couple weeks..for 9 years, etc). So it’s all lies and bluster, which benefits Trump at home to his base. It hurts the US longterm, but Trump doesn’t care about that, and his base doesn’t understand that.
Doesn't Trump have his eyes on his own empire. He has stated he wants to add Canada and Greenland to the US. This would create the 51st and 52nd states of America.
Somehow don’t think 12 provinces/territories would be one state. Maybe there can be 62-63 provinces…. I’d be surprised if he even understood what he was saying.
At this point leaving is only enough to ceasefire. There can’t be further demands because Russia made a deal twice before which they immediately broke as soon as they felt strong enough. Any stand down of Ukraine would require Ukraine to join NATO or similar guarantee, or they risk a repeat. Russia’s word is worth nothing.
To Trump, everything is transactional. If I was Zelensky I would be looking at doing a deal with him in return for rebuilding Ukraine and its military.
I’m not so sure she lost it. Watch Jessica Denson on January 5th interview; Musk admits he has rigged it; computers can be hacked. Even his child was giggling about it…
The US is the only NATO country to ever invoke article 5 and essentially demand other countries join them in Afghanistan, which they did (as did non NATO allies)…. They came when called and now a clown wants to invade one of them.
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦 keep sovereign countries sovereign!
🇬🇱 🇬🇱 🇬🇱
As much as Trump wants to please his homeboy Putin, he will have a hard time pulling off a military invasion as this would require an act of congress. He can't just do whatever he feels like as much as he thinks so. I hope nobody here in the States is going to fight and die to take territory from our allies. Most Americans I have talked to do not support that although there are some morons that think it's a great idea.
So who is the vice president? Vance or Musk?
Felon-Elect Co-Predisent(sic) trumpf, Co-president Musk, Vice-President-elect Vance, Co-Vice-President Ramaswampy, Head Grand Inquisitor/Chief Executioner/Executive Child kidnapper and trafficker Stephen Miller, Pam "$25K" Bondi Attorney SubPar General(ist).
@@englishtime5327Yes
solid as granite, flat footed, fact driven reporting - well done
Brilliant comments from Ben Hodges, thank you! It's nice to take part of his insightful and intelligent view of the war in Ukraine.
Makes one wonder how many wounded Russian soldiers have been shot by their commanders.
Disability increased by 30% during 2022/23. That equated to have 500k more disabled people! These figures were released by Russia themselves.
Or how many commanders been shot by their soldiers...
Denys Davidov pod cast a few weeks ago said Ukrainian commanders are torturing Ukrainian soldiers for money
Not many. Why risk yourself if you can just abandon the casualty
They attack their own civilians for propaganda purposes so it's most likely very high with military betrayal
I always tune in when I see Ben Hodges is with you. I appreciate much of TImes Radio in general, especially Hodges and Bill Browder. (From USA)
Agree my friend with your comments
@desgoulding7154 He's been wrong on everything, that is if you can tell me something I don't know.
Thank you Sir. You are a breath of fresh air in an increasingly worrying world.
Thank you, General Hodges for your insight
Ben hodges talks great common sense as ever - more than many ‘experts’ do. Thank you.
Gen. Hodges IS an expert.
Clarity of vision and courageous honesty, it's so refreshing listening Ben Hodges.
Brilliant speaker. I can listen to him all day!
Same.
Ill listen anytime Hodges has a chance to speak.
General Ben Hodges for Secretary of Defense !
I’m not sure if Putin would authorise that.
Great common sense comments from General Hodges! Thank you, sir!
General Hodges is an excellent guest.
RS. Canada
Ben is top right stuff. I have hope in God that justice can be done despite failings of humanity.
So many Russian bots in comments on this type of content. Wonder how putin can afford to pay them.
Maybe they'll be sent to the frontline to " bolster" ( you know...stand behind ) the NKPA troops.
Putin has cut down on human bots and bot runners by using AI scripts and responses. Much cheaper and it shows.
American and Chinese AI is how he can afford them.
AI partially, they make programs to do it and are ran by FSB and others.
It’s just rubles, not real money.
Both the general and James are very good. Well worth a listen.
Always enjoy listening to Ben Hodges
He sounds like a liberal or unipartist. The uniparty has got to go!
@@jameshudson169 He's a typical high-ranking NATO general and a Democrat who endorsed Biden. Perfectly summed up by 11:45 "It is inexcusable that Europe as a whole is not doing more" while laying all the blame for everything at the incoming President's feet.
He's also offensively stating Hegseth is a horrible choice for SecDef... but one of Hegseth's primary interests is eliminating the "awakened" influence on the DoD by Hodges and his ilk.
@@fyrchmyrddin1937 i guess. i don't know. youtube deleted my comment. he sounds like a unipartist. trump needs to clean house. hegseth needs to clean house. some "qualified" high-ranking general probably wouldn't be down with housecleaning. we elected trump. not some high-ranking general. if trump wants, hegseth i hope he gets him.
uniparty?
@KevanStratton you know corporations collude? political collude as well. in britain, german and france as well as america the far left and the far right, we call 'em rhinoes, collude to keep the moderate populous parties out. when the far left and far right collude that's the uniparty. they think they should the only parties allowed. hence the uniparty.
8:54 It won’t be driven by what’s ‘In America’s strategic interest’.. it will be driven by what’s in DJT’s personal interest. He’s incapable of perceiving any other kind.
Fantastic interview! I am in the States and I have been listening to Times for going on almost a year now. I loved that the journalist asked Hodges straight up, do you feel she is compromised. We need to be having this conversation in the States. Very well done mate!
When i see a ben interview i take the time to listen
Ben is a hypocrite and nothing that ben says recently has happened as he said the Russian shovels are working just fine
He has such sensible and reasoned positions on global matters, a great reference.
Yet you don't hear anything.
@@choppa4399 Unlike you, he's a deep thinker & not a minion of Putin's regime.
@@Philip-Knows Change your name to Philip-Knows-Nothing.
Somone just needs to tell Trump that Reagan was known for being great for his accomplishment of bringing down the U.S.S.R. There is nothing that Trump wants more than to be known as a great president and bringing Putin to his knees would be an important step toward the glory he wants.
The Beast is wounded,
Donnie could strike the fatal blow .
Currently, Trump is known as a traitor of democracy. 🇺🇸
And it sends the message to Xi, do not mess with our business partners. The US and reset of the world , especially the AI/Crypto Bros are dependent on Taiwanese semiconductors.
Reagon was an Actor only .
@fishingstevie8830
Reagan
Ben Hodges for President!
of Ukraine? He doesn't even see fit to live in the USA.... He is a citizen of the WEF global order.
@roboutico Good idea but perhaps the ginormous jump in presidential intellect would be too much for the American public to take in.
More General Hodges please. It is recognized he gives tons of interviews but as a Yank, I watch Times Radio every day, as do many many others. It is one of the best venues to get his understanding of the war/world to a very wide audience.
Ben reminds us all, that there is another, better USA out there. A great ambassador for your country.
Great interview. We are in uncertain times. Hopefully we can navigate this together
LOVE YOU BEN HODGES!! THE VOICE OF REASON AND THE INTERVIEW GUY IS GOOD AT HIS JOB, TOO!!!!
It would be a terrifying thought if Hagseth is confirmed which most likely he will .
I agree. I think there gonna confirm all his people. There all yes men
Ben Hodges should be the SecDef. No one else better out there right now.
Under Trump?
Sorry, but Trump has publicly stated that he never wants anyone smarter than himself in the room.
@@K.L.M.Online I'm sure that was another anonymous source to CNN
@@MarinePigVaWhy does trump love and praise dictators??
Ben Hodges would make a great POTUS.
Listening lies of Ben
General Hodges is an excellent example of the professionalism and competence of the US armed services, and what we risk loosing by politicizing them.
I always appreciate the rational, sober, logical commentary by Ben Hodges. Thank You, Sir !
Any channel hosting Ben Hodges will get my attention immediately 😊.
The combined gdp of Europe is less than the USA and Europe has pledged 177 billion 80 billion delivered the USA is 100 billion I believe so Europe is pulling its weight
If Ben was running this it would be over
It would not have started.
He is a smart guy, but don’t think so. (And I get the comment may be hyperbole).
Even if he was President….the US can’t “make” other countries do anything, especially a dictatorship.
The US can bribe, threaten, cajole, etc. but they can’t “make” other sovereign countries obey.
Thanks for this interview, Lt. General Ben Hodges sounds like he has excellent military and command experience
And the shadow fleet has been sanctioned. Always like hearing Ben Hodges.
Saying that Trump will look out for America's interest is awfully optimistic. He will always look out for his own personal interest, and the only hope is to somehow convince him that those are the same.
Thankyou both, great interview
Thank you for interviewing Ben Hodges. This man should be National Security Advisor!!!
Ben spiting truths here!!!
Great commentary. Thank you.
It would be very bad to see these people have to give up their land because somebody else wants to take it away in the name of peace
Another GREAT interview. Thank you!!!
General Hodges has the most cogent & articulate way of putting forward the real situation regarding whatever subject he is asked about.
Unlike Trump.
James, great piece of journalism, precise questions, no dribble
I love your channel. I'm an Austrian guy and look very much of the German and Austrian military experts. Since a few weeks now I follow your reporting with your experts. I'm really surprised. Generally speaking the German and Austrian experts interpretation is far more negative for the Ukrainian side. They see Russian on a way forward and no chance for the Ukrainians. They judge the kursk offensive mainly as a mistake. But Ben Hodges says it was a brilliant move. So, I thank you for your reporting!
Interesting observation
I wish Trump would ask Hodges to be part of his administration. Who knows, half-way through, as Trump is jettisoning those who he finds objectionable, it might happen. Go Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Sadly, trump would never do that. He only considers loyalty to him in his appontments.
@@Batfan166
Just like Putin. Yet another thing they have in common.
No chance trump will have a neocon
Trump only appoints cronies who he knows will do illegal or immoral favors for Trump if needed (aka “loyalty”).
Trump cares nothing for competence, experience, who he can use as a scapegoat later, etc. in his appointments.
Trump only wants Yes men.
As soon as Trump started talking about taking other territories, he became no better than Putin.
He never was any better than Putin. It’s simply that you cannot get away with as much in the USA.
But he will continue to try…
@@damonmusha6504I'm certainly not sure about that. So far, trump has got away with everything. Lot of repubtardian Americans has already embraced trumps imperial ambitions. If trump really wants to do it, he will be able to. I'm not interested in how things are supposed to work in USA. I'm interested in how it de facto works. And so far, USA has acted with a total absence of spine, on all levels. I see no reason to trust USA to do the right things.
He does know how to lower the bar.
I mean, as a person he’s never been ‘better’ than just about anyone, but talking and doing are not the same thing.
@@damonmusha6504they are the same
Your comments are very well informed and intelligent as always Ben Hodges. I really enjoy your interviews here and with Jake Broe. Your world map in the background is really cool, I've wanted one like that for some time now however, I can't find it on platforms such as Amazon, Coupang... Could you be at liberty to tell me where you got that from?
General Hodges delivers balanced and very thoughtful insight into the USA and European situation and the position of Russia (Putin) on this atrocious situation.
Never miss a chance to hear Hodges spread his wisdom and ask questions of world leaders. There's a British retired General by the name of Chapman who speaks in a similar vein to Hodges (similar style too - a smile is never too far away from Chapman's face and he's about as close to being a cheeky chappie as a hardened ex general can be)
I wonder if Hodges would make a great political leader or would he be reined in to the point of not being able to say what is in his consiberable brain for the benefit of those led by him?
Wisdom 😂 bs in UK is called Wisdom 😂 sad to see UK is so desperate now
My understanding is that America doesn't send money to Ukraine, but rather weapons. In turn we replace our antiquated equipment with newer updated weapons/armament, which in turn creates jobs for American workers. Win, win! 🤷
Exactly. Mostly old surplus/nearly expired equipment the US wouldn’t give to their own troops if the country depended on it.
Instead paying US workers to make new upgraded versions.
Meanwhile a lot of other countries that are donating are also paying the US to make them new replacement equipment. But if the US pulls out it may encourage them to be more self reliant and set up their own manufacturing, lest the US not support them.
Many European countries would be delighted to have Ukrainians, especially Ukrainian men, as refugees, because they work, they don't sit on their rear ends collecting benefits for all time and eternity. I remember when Ukraine was attacked and Ukrainian women were fleeing with their children to safety, people were interested in bringing Ukrainians to Western European countries, not because they wanted to help these women escape the horrors being inflicted on them by Russia, but because the Ukrainians were good workers. I won't forget those disgusting comments from people who immediately wanted to benefit from another person's pain. When we are hurt, we find out who is our friend and who isn't our friend! Slava Ukraine!
They don't work if they are fleeing the country the ones that work stay to fight not run away and abandon their country.
The Greenland, Canadian and Panamanian utterances are insane. They make no sense whatsoever
Trump is just trying to distract from his inability to keep his promises.
Except as distractions….Trump is like the Wizard of Oz, a silly man spouting “powerful” declarations.
Trump says many things for effect, and he is very good at it.
Not so crazy - the MAGA’s that the terrified weak Americans elected only follow Putin’s orders. It looks like Putin’s ordering them to go to war with former NATO partners. From Putin’s perspective, this makes entire sense.
Trump in one swipe has normalised the concept it is OK to invade a sovereign country without provocation. Now Putin and other dictators can quote Trump and say he is no different to them prospecting for territory in their own interest. Do all those MAGA MANIACS really think this is OK. Get him out before we regret it.
trump isn't looking af these dodgy appointees based on their ability or suitability.... he's picking people that will primarily be loyal to him.
Thats both scary and dangerous.
Which appointees do you consider dodgy and why are they dodgy?
@@rodneyfungus8249really you don’t know 🤷♂️
@rodneyfungus8249
All of them.
Check out the NY Times “Project 2025, Mar-a-Lago and Fox News: What Connects Trump’s New Staff Picks” as a starting point
@rodneyfungus8249 the two mentioned in the discussion. Hegesth and Gabbard... dodgy for the exact reasons identified by Gen. Hodges.
Temp is appointing the most successful people in the posts. If you won’t to see losers promoted just for loyalty look back at the last four years. It’s is littered with them.
Trump does not think strategically. His actions are based on instant gratification. Meaning he will do whatever he thinks will profit him personally in that moment. The consequences for Ukraine, Europe even the United States itself will not factor in his decision.
Trump is the world's best hope for the avoidance of a catastrophic WW3. Let the adults talk.
Well the people that voted for him did it cuz he said he would end it.
Trump only has concepts and those only last a few seconds in his tiny brain.
Weird opinion
@@crazyguy0_0seems like more of an observation than an opinion.
Thanks for a very informative message on Foreign Affairs General Hodges.
Ben Hodges mentioned stopping the shadow fleet.
Oil Price has fallen from $ 110 to $ 74 and Russian Production is still 10 % of Global Oil.
90 % of the Russian Oil goes to India and China.
The shadow fleet has been working flat out for 3 years without maintenance. The ships were old in the first place
It's embarrassing that world leaders have to talk to trump like a child by encouraging him that by certain actions, he becomes "the winner" and will get the "credit."
All politicians have big egos to hide their lack in self confidence.
Trump has a 1000 things that embarrass the US.
For one of the minor ones, can someone try to fix Trump’s ridiculous make-up? He now literally slaps an orange circle in the middle of his face and looks like a clown.
Should be mandatory service for 2 years in the US. At least we all would have basic training. Plus, ppl could use the GI bill to go to college if they want.
Plus they would get the Discipline, a Skilled Trade, and the Pride of Serving. Plus it would really Boost our Security if everyone was Trained.
You're one of my favorite hosts, James Hanson.
"Of course not!" Great concise and definitive response from Hodges! Hegseth is totally unqualified on all fronts!
If Ukraine survives this, their veterans will be the most sought-after military consultants in the world
Thank you for the excellent discussion of the current situation.
Hodges tells it like it is
I agree with General Hodges in the best strategy for European leaders is to increase their commitment, let Trump take credit because who cares anyway and impress upon Trump that if Ukraine fails and Pootin wins the results will be his legacy.
THANKS FOR YOUR REPORT
The U.S. economy is in good shape , in 18 months things will be changing ,
The Mara Lardo bathroom boxes will deter intelligence sharing with Trump himself let alone Gabbard
Very helpful! Thanks.
War is never a good thing because too many innocent people die!!!
But war is a necessity when a country is invaded.
Right. And people are forced to die for warmongers in DC.
@@jeanniesmith3356 Putin's regime is solely responsible for his war of imperialist aggression in Ukraine.
@@jeanniesmith3356. It’s not the warmongers in DC that are causing the slaughter at this point though.
Tell Putin! Tell Kim Yong Un !
OTOH, Trump really admires Putin and Kim so it's going to be almost impossible for him not to please them.
I do not share Hodges' notion that Trump will consider what's best for the US when making decisions. Trump's only consideration will be what gets him the most grift.
Completely agree. But Hodges knows he has to flatter Trump to have any hope of getting Trump to do the right thing.
The “bad guys” will be using these techniques to manipulate Trump, so the good guys should too. Any stroking of Trump’s ego makes him “like” that person or what they suggest.
And this is human? Stop the senseless violence to appease a dictator.
So what's your point?
We expect annual membership fees at Mar-a-Lago to double from $2 million to $4 million and his time spent golfing at his resorts to double from 1 year to 2 years.
Biden was on vacation for a huge part of his presidency,so why would that matter?
@@paulmasterson386lol. He never went on vacation other than in the heads of your propagandists. He wasn’t always at the White House but he spent less time away from the White House than Trump spent on hole 1.
Notwithstanding Gen. Ben Hodges is a guest tremendously admired by many viewers for his wisdom and depth of knowledge on the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it is useful to keep in mind (when viewing other guests) _"Times Radio_ is a British digital radio station owned by News UK, part of the Murdoch media empire." [Quote from Wikipedia].
Ivan, the Kremlin gremlin, doesn't like General Ben Hodges. He makes Ivan work overtime.
Someone needs to tell Trump he be the king in Russia all he has to do is zero Putin.
I find it very hard to believe that MI6 continue to have confidence in U.S. Intelligence Services. Trump's bathroom storage, and the total absence of relevant legal closure, was a big red flag.
Trump was allowed to have those Documents because he was the President!!! Dementia Biden wasn’t because he was only the Vice President!!! Trump had his in a Secure location!!! Dementia Biden had the Papers strewn about everywhere!!!! In the Garage, Empty Offices not under any kind of Control, even Hunter Biden had some of the Top Secret Documents!!!! So why aren’t you talking about Biden,,,Hypocrite!!!
I am pretty sure they don’t have any confidence while Trump is in office, and won’t share critical info except under extreme circumstances.
And I would not blame them…that info is often from undercover sources at great risk, and you can’t expose them to an admin that waves Top Secret files around to random visitors to show off.
Brilliant guest who spoke from a position of experience, knowledge and facts.
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Thank you, General Hodges! Excellent interview.
"Probably illegal" attack Canada are you insane?
Trump just lies and blusters for his base. It costs Trump nothing, because his base won’t notice when he never does most of what he says, and the base likes it.
You're giving Trump way too much credit. Trump doesn't care what's in America's best interest. Trump ONLY cares what's in Trump's own best interest.
Trump's better than Biden or Kamala.
His history shows otherwise.
@@jameshudson169Biden’s senile and the dirt on his shoe is still better than Trump. The irony is unless you’re a billionaire Trump’s policies hurt his own supporters the most.
Great intetview! Thank you
Trump talking to Putin is like Bush talking to Bin Laden to solve the issue , _Terror bombing is terror bombing.....How would the Americans have liked that.
ubl was not a head of state
@@gavinmc5285 not the point,he was the leader,alqida. dont have democratic election.and not russia too
I’m not clear on this point about injured Korean soldiers being executed by their Russian officers or fellow Korean troops - is this done to prevent them talking to the Ukrainians or because the injured troops have been convinced that death is better than falling into Ukrainian hands?
My guess is that both factors are at play.
I dont know where this general has been, trump will do what will help trump, in other words, who will give him more money. Trump could care less about anybody but himself, the only thing we can count on for sure he will do what is best for trump. . Is this general aware that the oligarchs have taken̈ over the gov?
Trump is keenly aware of what his voters want and expect. He is to be the C,-in -C, and that means projecting strength.
@@rodgerhempfing2921Trump’s not even aware of where he is at any given moment.
Excellent interview.
Regarding Trump and his public opinions; How does he justify using force to acquire Greenland, Canada, the Panama Canal, etc. for security reasons, if we question Putins right to attack Ukraine for Russia's "security reasons"? Some obvious lack of logic inside Trumps head!
With respect to Europe, it is ten times Russia's GDP, four times their populations and way ahead in terms of technology! Obviously, there is only a question of political concensus and will. Most European leaders, with the notable exception of Germany, agree that arming Europe to deter Russia is the number one strategic goal at the moment and all of them agree that helping Ukraine is a must. Conveting that into tangibler measures seems to be the problem holding Europe back from creating real pushback against Russia, but they do not really need the US, but still hesitate.
Given how Trump was asked I’d be surprised if he even understood the question, he’s clearly senile.
Europe hasn’t moved as fast as they should, but also the US has spent 80 years making Europe as dependent as possible on US weapons manufacturing to prevent having to fight another war against Europe.
Even with the cash, outside wartime mobilisation Europe can’t just stand up the capabilities the US has quickly. Could they prevent Ukraine from losing? Yes. Could they provide enough for Ukraine to win in a reasonable timeframe, unlikely, even with the will.
Russia’s economy may not be huge but a large chunk is mobilised to wartime production. Europe would have political trouble mobilising a fraction of that.
Trump plays to his base only, who like any “America tough and in charge” talk, and who will excuse Trump for not doing most of what he says (Trump never “built a wall,” he never had a great alternative for Obamacare that will be finalized in a couple weeks..for 9 years, etc).
So it’s all lies and bluster, which benefits Trump at home to his base.
It hurts the US longterm, but Trump doesn’t care about that, and his base doesn’t understand that.
guarding the wealth of the rich is deadly from all sides.
yet also potentially lucrative
Doesn't Trump have his eyes on his own empire. He has stated he wants to add Canada and Greenland to the US. This would create the 51st and 52nd states of America.
Somehow don’t think 12 provinces/territories would be one state. Maybe there can be 62-63 provinces….
I’d be surprised if he even understood what he was saying.
Europe increasing defence spending surely that’s bad for Trumps friend Mr Putin???
I think the deal would be Russia leaves the Ukraine or the Ukraine gets NATO bases.
what about the six zones of conflict? [CKZDLK)
At this point leaving is only enough to ceasefire. There can’t be further demands because Russia made a deal twice before which they immediately broke as soon as they felt strong enough. Any stand down of Ukraine would require Ukraine to join NATO or similar guarantee, or they risk a repeat. Russia’s word is worth nothing.
To Trump, everything is transactional. If I was Zelensky I would be looking at doing a deal with him in return for rebuilding Ukraine and its military.
Thank God there is still one American who thinks on a higher level. There was another but she lost the election.
I’m not so sure she lost it. Watch Jessica Denson on January 5th interview; Musk admits he has rigged it; computers can be hacked. Even his child was giggling about it…
If trump is not sure, Putin just hasn't told him what he will fo yet.
Whose worse Putin or Stalin
🤦♂️Read a history book.
@@MyCastleHepworth They are very similar, they both like murdering Political rivals
Zelensky
Putin is an Angel in Comparison
Putin has tried to rehabilitate Stalin.
Trump will rampage thru the toy store, pulling all the toys off the shelves, then leave them on the floor for someone else to clean up
You forgot that he will break the law and steal as much as he can.
I suspect he would steal all the pacifiers from the babies too!
Still mad about your trans-doll being stolen? 🤣🤣🤣😂🤪
@@HandyMan657 Hoping he steals your tools - I think you need a "tool" hardener too!
The US has allies? Are you sure about that?
Ukraine are the biggest ally of US actually
The US is the only NATO country to ever invoke article 5 and essentially demand other countries join them in Afghanistan, which they did (as did non NATO allies)…. They came when called and now a clown wants to invade one of them.
Brilliant insights General