Trump’s Boldest Play Yet: Inviting Putin to the G7? The Truth Behind the Strategy

What if Trump’s boldest move yet is inviting Russia BACK into the G7? In this powerful episode of The Rice Report, Eric Rice sits down with former Congressman and Trump advisor Dr. John Fleming to expose the real strategy behind global diplomacy, economic warfare, and the future of AI.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
- Why Trump may bring Putin into the G7—and what it REALLY means 🇷🇺
- The economic earthquake this would cause across global markets
- How U.S., Russia & Saudi Arabia could control 70% of the world’s oil
- The media’s manipulation vs. the reality of Russia’s transformation
- Why cultural exchange and economic trade are more powerful than war
- How decentralized AI could reshape global power dynamics
- Insider insights from the Trump White House during COVID chaos
- The truth about health, food, and the American medical system

From the G7 to AI to American health—this is the interview that foreshadows a bold next move.

Dr. John Fleming is a U.S. Navy veteran, family physician, and former Congressman from Louisiana’s 4th District. A seasoned public servant and senior White House advisor under President Trump, Dr. Fleming brings decades of experience in medicine, business, and government. Currently serving as Louisiana’s State Treasurer and running for U.S. Senate in 2026, he’s a leading voice on health, transparency, and America-first economic policy.

Timestamps:

🔹 Opening & Guest Introduction
00:00 – Show intro & Eric's update on content
01:07 – Introducing John Fleming & his background
02:28 – From doctor to Congressman

🔹 Russia, G7 & Trump’s Foreign Policy
03:42 – Reintroducing Russia to the G7: good or bad?
06:35 – Trump’s strategic approach to global leaders
08:52 – Economic & cultural impact of including Russia
11:20 – Putin's public perception vs. internal progress
14:00 – Media fallout from a potential G7 invitation

🔹 Global Alliances & Strategic Power
16:12 – U.S.–Russia–Saudi oil alliance potential
18:08 – Deprogramming Cold War-era narratives
20:10 – Russia, AI development & geopolitics

🔹 AI, Global Security & Open Source Threats
22:00 – Decentralized AI as a safeguard
24:00 – AI adoption across nations and risks

🔹 Inside the Trump White House
25:00 – COVID-era chaos and internal turnover
26:55 – Improvements in team loyalty and cohesion
28:45 – Cultural fit and performance in Trump’s circle

🔹 Government Corruption & Accountability
30:48 – Lack of consequences for major scandals
33:10 – Louisiana's education spending transparency
35:32 – NGO misuse & political corruption patterns

🔹 Food, Health & FDA Oversight
38:00 – How toxic food chemicals became normalized
39:40 – FDA’s failure to regulate harmful additives
42:00 – Shift in nutritional science over the decades

🔹 Fitness, Lifestyle & Longevity
43:38 – John’s personal health routine & philosophy
46:10 – Exercise’s role in disease prevention
47:38 – Obesity, lifestyle changes & modern tech habits

🔹 RFK, Wearables & Public Health Policy
50:20 – RFK’s food policy vs. personal tracking concerns
52:05 – Government overreach in health enforcement

🔹 U.S. Senate Run & Political Strategy
53:10 – Announcement: John running for U.S. Senate
54:10 – Criticism of Bill Cassidy & campaign goals

🔹 Cryptocurrency Policy
56:25 – Supporting Bitcoin and crypto in Louisiana
58:00 – Vision for integrating crypto with state systems

🔹 Final Thoughts & Reflections
59:00 – Return to health: importance of aging well
59:55 – Closing remarks & future campaign support

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