Combat Surgeon SPEAKS OUT on Trump WAR THREATS

Dr. Hamawi, drawing from his combat experience, states that a 'bombs first' approach to negotiations is historically ineffective. He cites the 'shock and awe' campaign in Iraq, which led to a decade-long war, the destruction of government, and the eventual rise of ISIS, demonstrating that bombing does not achieve ultimate strategic goals and instead results in significant 'blood and treasure' loss.

Hamawi's direct experience as a combat trauma surgeon in Iraq and his observation of the aftermath of 'shock and awe' tactics.

Hamawi argues that targeting civilian infrastructure, as proposed for Iran, makes the US 'less safe' and undermines its international standing. He states that such actions violate international law and set a dangerous precedent, effectively 'opening the door' for adversaries to retaliate with similar tactics. He explicitly compares it to the 'gazification' of conflict, where widespread bombing of infrastructure impacts civilians.

Comparison to Putin's tactics in Ukraine and Israel's actions in Gaza, which the US has condemned, now being considered by the US.

Hamawi stresses the importance of separating support for military personnel, who are often patriotic individuals seeking opportunities, from criticism of political and military leaders. He contends that criticizing leaders who issue 'bad orders' does not undermine support for the troops themselves, who are putting their lives on the line.

Hamawi's personal experience joining the military for education and patriotism, and his observation that most service members are 'just trying to do the right thing.'

Both the host and Hamawi discuss the critical importance of military personnel abiding by their oaths to the Constitution and rejecting illegal orders, even if it means facing personal consequences. Hamawi references the Nuremberg trials, asserting that 'following orders is not good enough' when those orders are illegal.

Discussion of a 'nightmare scenario' involving the National Guard being turned against American people and the historical precedent of the Nuremberg trials.

As a congressional candidate, Hamawi highlights that his constituents are primarily concerned with affordability issues: healthcare costs (insurance, denied care), gas prices, and education. He contrasts these pressing domestic needs with the 'billion dollars a day' spent on 'wars that we weren't forced into that we chose to go into,' arguing for a reprioritization of national spending.

Direct feedback from constituents in New Jersey's 12th district during his campaign.