Col Doug Macgregor: Trump is Being Hijacked by Those Around Him

Daniel Davis / Deep Dive | Col Doug Macgregor: Trump is Being Hijacked by Those Around Him
Western nations have long offered Russia alternatives, hoping it would choose economic cooperation over imperial ambitions.
Instead, Russia continues large-scale military production.
Economic and Military Disparity Between Russia and the EU

EU economies are collectively 17 times larger than Russia's.
The speaker argues that the EU must act decisively to prevent further Russian aggression.
Call for Increased Military Investment

Lack of European military investment signals weakness, potentially inviting aggression.
Agrees with former President Trump that European countries do not spend enough on defense.
Portrayal of Russia as an Existential Threat

Russia poses a long-term danger as long as the West underinvests in defense.
Calls for urgent action to counter this threat.
Criticism of Baltic and Eastern European Fears of Russia

Some argue that leaders from countries like Estonia (e.g., Kaja Kallas) have outdated views of Russia, influenced by historical trauma.
Contends that modern Russia is not the Soviet Union and does not pose the same kind of threat.
Comparison to World War II

Discusses how the Soviet Army’s unity of command helped them win.
Suggests that the Western coalition lacks the same unity and strategic clarity today.
Failure of the Ukraine Proxy War

The West’s real goal in Ukraine is to harm Russia, not to help Ukraine.
Claims that Ukraine has suffered massive losses while achieving little militarily.
Calls for a Shift in U.S. Policy

Suggests President Trump should cut U.S. losses in Ukraine and pursue peace with Russia.
Argues that continuing the war only weakens the U.S. and its global standing.
Critique of Western Leadership and Media

Claims that many military and political figures are financially incentivized to support continued conflict.
Asserts that leaders have lied about Ukraine’s chances of victory and now cannot back down without losing credibility.
Historical Parallels to Vietnam

Draws a comparison to Vietnam, arguing the U.S. engaged in a futile war at great human cost.
Warns that the Ukraine conflict could become another stain on U.S. history.
Final Warning

If the West continues its approach, Russia may escalate its response.
Calls for an immediate policy shift before the conflict spirals further.