All HELL BREAKS LOOSE as GOP Senators BLAST Trump SURRENDER

Donald Trump's alleged 'unconditional surrender' to Iran, which reportedly included $25 billion and Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz, has led to widespread condemnation from his own party. Senators like Roger Wicker, Lindsey Graham, and Ted Cruz, along with former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, publicly denounced the deal as catastrophic, undermining US interests and empowering Iran.

Senator Roger Wicker called the rumored 60-day ceasefire a 'disaster' (00:01:06). Lindsey Graham stated the deal would 'pour gasoline on the conflicts' and empower Hezbollah and Shiite militias (00:02:01). Ted Cruz posted that the deal was 'catastrophic' (00:03:32). Mike Pompeo criticized it as 'not remotely America first' (00:04:38).

Ben Rhodes argues that Donald Trump acts as a 'useful witting or unwitting partner' in the efforts by Russia and China to dismantle or replace the US-led international order. Trump's policies, characterized by attacking allies and praising authoritarians, accelerate the unraveling of global institutions like the UN and alliances like NATO, which are crucial to US comparative strength.

Rhodes states, 'Donald Trump is the most useful witting or unwitting partner in that project because everything he is doing is accelerating the dismantling and unraveling of that international order' (00:11:30). He notes Trump 'has no regard for NATO' (00:11:50) and attacks allies (00:09:53).

The ongoing conflict in Iran has exposed significant weaknesses in America's military posture and global standing. Inexpensive Iranian drones have effectively damaged US bases and allied facilities, while traditional naval power like aircraft carriers proved ineffective against threats in the Strait of Hormuz. This undermines the perception of America as a reliable security guarantor, leading allies to question their dependence on the US.

Rhodes highlights, 'Shazad Iranian drones that you can make in your garage have hit our bases... an aircraft carrier cannot stop a speedboat from closing the street of Hormuz' (00:15:40). He adds, 'America is not the stable bet. We are kind of the rogue nation in the world' (00:17:41).

To address the deep-seated domestic and international crises, Ben Rhodes advocates for a future Democratic administration to adopt an emergency, transformative approach similar to Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. This involves rapid action, holding past failures accountable, dismantling entrenched corruption, and undertaking massive government reform, rather than attempting to 'restore normalcy'.

Rhodes suggests, 'The analogy would be be FDR who was one of the chapters in my book but when he came in it was not normal. We're we're doing we're moving fast. We're doing huge things' (00:21:50). He emphasizes 'relentless focus on spotlighting the grift and corruption and dismantling of the US government' (00:22:15).

Rhodes stresses the critical importance of political leaders crafting a compelling narrative about American identity and purpose. He argues that impactful speeches, like those of FDR, Lincoln, or Obama, redefine national direction and project values globally. In the current era of 'verbal diarrhea' and assault on language, authentic, values-driven storytelling that connects systemic issues to everyday life is essential to rebuild trust and inspire collective action.

Rhodes states, 'We are in a moment where we're going to need similar storytelling about what is the purpose of the United States, but also about what is the next world order because the whole house is being blown down right now' (00:28:51). He cites John Ossoff, James Talarico, and AOC as examples of effective, authentic communicators (00:31:15).