LIVE: Trump WAR Takes TURN FOR WORSE!!! 3/12/2026
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Summary
Takeaways
- ❖The war in Iran is spiraling out of control, with Gulf states considering regional security arrangements with Iran and China due to perceived U.S. betrayal.
- ❖Iran is effectively using advanced, cheap drones and ballistic missiles against expensive U.S. defense systems, contributing to a 'war of attrition'.
- ❖The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, and the Red Sea is emerging as the next critical shipping route under threat.
- ❖U.S. markets are crashing, and oil prices are surging, with Iran's stated goal of $200 per barrel oil, leading to $5-6 per gallon gas in the U.S.
- ❖Russian officials (Kirill Dmitriev, Ushakov) met with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Miami for economic cooperation deals, even as Russia aids Iran in military actions against U.S. interests.
- ❖The U.S. and Israel have allegedly conducted devastating strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure, including an elementary school, killing 150 girls, which the Trump regime reportedly attempted to cover up.
- ❖The host and guest characterize the Trump administration as a 'Trump cartel' and a 'pay-to-play scheme,' accusing it of incompetence and a lack of coherent policy.
- ❖U.S. military deployments are deemed unsustainable, with issues like fires and sewage problems on critical ships (USS Gerald Ford) and low morale among service members.
- ❖Ukraine's President Zelenskyy reportedly offered anti-drone technology and support to the U.S. but was rejected by Trump, who instead met with Putin and removed missile systems from allies like South Korea and Taiwan.
- ❖The host asserts that Trump's actions are leading to a 'massive, fast-forward restructuring of the global world order,' exposing America's economic 'Ponzi scheme' and weakening its international standing.
Insights
1Iran War Spiraling Out of Control and Geopolitical Reordering
The war in Iran, allegedly instigated by Donald Trump, is rapidly escalating, causing Gulf states to feel betrayed by the U.S. and consider forming regional security alliances with Iran and China. This marks a significant shift in the post-WWII global order, with America being 'cut out' of traditional alliances.
Ben Meelis states, 'The war in Iran that Donald Trump instigated, it is spiraling out of control right now. Gulf states are absolutely furious at Donald Trump... they're thinking about should they be engaging in a regional security arrangement with Iran at this point.' ()
2Iran's Asymmetrical Warfare Effectiveness
Iran has developed advanced, low-cost drones (Shahed drones) and ballistic missiles that are proving difficult for billion-dollar U.S. defense systems (THAAD, Patriot) to counter, making the conflict a costly 'war of attrition' for the U.S. Iran is also deploying unmanned vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Meelis explains, 'Iran has developed these very advanced drones... these shahed drones that are very difficult to shoot down... ballistic missile developments by Iran, cluster munitions by Iran... makes it harder for the billion-dollar US systems to work.' (), 'Iran is using its unmanned vessels... making it too dangerous to get out of the straight of Hermos.' ()
3Economic Fallout: Crashing Markets and Soaring Oil Prices
The war has caused U.S. markets to crash and oil prices to surge, with Iran explicitly stating its goal of $200 per barrel oil, which would translate to $5-6 per gallon in the United States. The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, disrupting global oil supply.
Meelis states, 'The markets right now in the US are crashing. The oil market right now continues to surge. Iran has made it clear that their goal is $200 per barrel oil, which would mean at a minimum people paying $5 to $6 a gallon here in the United States.' (), 'the straight of Hermos is essentially closed.' ()
4Alleged Russian-Trump Economic Deals Amidst Conflict
While Russia is actively assisting Iran in the war, key Russian leadership (Kirill Dmitriev, Ushakov) reportedly met with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Miami to discuss economic cooperation deals with Trump. This suggests a conflict of interest and potential collaboration with an adversary.
Meelis details, 'Russia is out there clearly helping Iran and China is helping Iran, the Russians, their main leadership was in Miami... meeting with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff. And they're out there bragging about it... Thank you, Steve, Jared, and Josh for a productive meeting.' (), 'The Russians are in Miami and they're talking about economic cooperation deals with Trump. At the same time, they're helping Iran kill Americans.' ()
5U.S. Strikes on Civilian Targets and Cover-up Accusations
The U.S. and Israel are accused of attacking civilian infrastructure in Iran, including an elementary school where 150 girls were killed. The Trump regime allegedly attempted to cover up these devastating strikes.
Meelis states, 'Yes, the United States and Israel are attacking Thran... there have been these devastating strikes on elementary schools which our military has now confirmed 150 little girls have been killed... which the Trump regime tried to cover up.' (), General Grinkowitch confirms a 'tragic incident' at a school (), and Senator Gillibrand mentions 'Secretary Hegsath has criticized rules of engagement designed to adhere to the laws of armed conflict and support civilian harm mitigation.' ()
6Dismantling of U.S. Competence and 'Pay-to-Play' Scheme
The Trump administration is accused of systematically gutting U.S. agencies, purging competent personnel (including women and minority military leaders), and replacing them with unqualified individuals, creating a 'Trump cartel' and a 'pay-to-play scheme' that undermines national security and governance.
Hakeem Jeffries states, 'This is a Trump cartel. This is the largest pay-to-play scheme that any presidential administration has ever run.' (), Meelis elaborates, 'Year one you spend gutting everything piece by piece... You start picking the least qualified person for every position... you purge all of the competent people.' ()
Bottom Line
The perceived U.S. weakness and unreliability under the Trump administration is driving traditional allies, particularly Gulf states, to seek security arrangements with adversaries like Iran and China, accelerating a fundamental shift in global power dynamics.
This reordering could significantly diminish U.S. influence, trade relationships, and security alliances worldwide, leading to a multipolar world where U.S. interests are less protected and its economic stability is jeopardized.
For other global powers, this creates an opportunity to fill the vacuum left by the U.S., forging new alliances and economic partnerships, potentially reshaping international trade routes and security architectures.
The effectiveness of Iran's low-cost, high-volume asymmetrical warfare (drones, ballistic missiles, unmanned vessels) against expensive, high-tech U.S. defense systems highlights a critical vulnerability in modern military strategy.
This imbalance makes prolonged conflicts economically unsustainable for nations relying on traditional, high-cost defense, potentially favoring adversaries capable of mass-producing cheaper, effective weaponry.
There's an urgent need and opportunity for defense innovation in developing cost-effective countermeasures against drone swarms and unmanned systems, as well as rethinking military procurement to prioritize resilience and affordability over singular, expensive platforms.
Key Concepts
Trump Casino Analogy
The host uses the analogy of Donald Trump bankrupting casinos to describe how his administration's decisions are leading the U.S. into devastating, catastrophic, and potentially nuclear situations, ultimately making 'America a Trump casino' where he makes money and 'everybody else holds the bag'.
Global Reordering
The podcast argues that the current geopolitical events, particularly the war in Iran and the U.S.'s perceived mishandling of it, are causing a rapid and fundamental shift in the global world order established post-World War II, with China, Russia, and Iran emerging as primary beneficiaries.
War of Attrition
Iran's strategy in the conflict is framed as a war of attrition, leveraging its ability to produce cheap, advanced drones and unmanned vessels daily against the U.S.'s expensive, complex defense systems, making the conflict unsustainable for the U.S.
Economic Ponzi Scheme
The host describes the U.S. economy, with its massive national debt, as a 'Ponzi scheme' that relies on the world's trust in America's unmatched power and stability. This scheme is now at risk of global collapse as Trump's actions erode that trust.
Lessons
- Engage in political discourse and voting to advocate for leadership that prioritizes clear-eyed, rational decision-making in foreign policy and economic stability.
- Support media and analysis that provides factual information and holds leaders accountable, especially during times of crisis and alleged misinformation.
- Monitor global geopolitical shifts and economic indicators, particularly oil prices and market stability, to understand and prepare for potential impacts on personal finances and national security.
Notable Moments
Discussion of Russian officials meeting with Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff in Miami for economic cooperation while Russia aids Iran.
This highlights alleged conflicts of interest and potential collaboration with an adversary during a time of war, raising questions about the loyalty and competence of the Trump administration's inner circle.
The host playing an Iranian propaganda video from their embassy in The Hague, mocking Trump and accusing the U.S. of bombing an elementary school.
This demonstrates how adversaries perceive and exploit perceived U.S. weakness and alleged misdeeds, using propaganda to undermine American credibility on the global stage, a stark contrast to Trump's past claims of the world 'laughing at us'.
The host's impression of Pete Hegseth advocating for 'lethality, death, and destruction from the air rains down' as the administration's policy.
This moment underscores the host's perception of a dangerous and reckless military philosophy within the Trump administration, prioritizing aggressive action without apparent regard for civilian harm or strategic consequences.
Quotes
"The war in Iran that Donald Trump instigated, it is spiraling out of control right now. Uh Gulf states are absolutely furious at Donald Trump and his regime in the United States. They feel utterly betrayed right now."
"Iran has made it clear that their goal is $200 per barrel oil, which would mean at a minimum people paying $5 to $6 a gallon here in the United States."
"This guy has been completely and totally unqualified since the moment he first burst onto the national stage... This war is a failure. It's a war of choice."
"This is a Trump cartel. This is the largest pay-to-play scheme that any presidential administration has ever run."
"There is currently underway a massive in fast-forward restructuring of the global world order. Right now, America has been exposed as utterly weak and unable to protect all of the countries that it claimed it could."
"When tragedies like this happen, it causes us all to reflect and try to improve our processes."
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