Yasmina@yasminalombaert
U.S. Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges (Ret.) pulls zero punches, saying the Trump administration's policy is a "giant middle finger" to its alles and an absolute win for putin. He warns that ceding Europe to Russia means a full-on global war is coming soon if Ukraine falls.
putin is literally popping champagne right now.
Ben Hodges: “This is the giant middle finger to uh, to that Europe, by this administration. I think the happiest person in the world with this document is vladimir putin, because this strategy cedes Europe to the Russian sphere of influence.
And this is out in the open now. It's not, there's no nuance, it's out in the open. And I think that Europe better, number one, ensure that Ukraine does not fail. And number two, it it better be ready because if Ukraine does fail, there will be a full-on global full war between Russia and Europe very soon.”
Host: “The way you put it, Ben Hodges, makes it sound historic and alarming. Is that what it is?”
Ben Hodges: “Well, historic in terms of American failure, turning our back on, not only our allies of over 80 years, but also damaging ourselves.
I mean, for all these years, our European allies have given us access with bases, intelligence sharing, we've served together in so many different theaters. We've we've stood shoulder by shoulder in diplomatic circles.
And now, this is the giant middle finger to that Europe by this administration.
Understandable, making a priority defense of the homeland in Western Hemisphere and Indo-Pacific, that's that's not new.
What's new is clearly this is about spheres of influence. And for the Trump administration, Europe is not going to be that sort of strategic interest to us anymore.”
Hello, 1938. The Trump administration is actively creating a Russian 'sphere of influence’. We are watching the rollback of 80 years of security in real-time. This is treasonous foreign policy.
This is exactly what putin wants: a free pass to do whatever he wants in Europe. A global war between Russia and Europe is what happens when America quits its job as a world leader.
The Ben Hodges Warning: Get ready, Europe. If you don't save Ukraine, you're next. The US won't have your back. It's time to realise the 'alliance' is on life support because of one man.
