Dave Smith exposes how the President’s current push for war with Iran and funding of foreign conflicts proves the “America First” promise was a systemic lie.
The illusion of a political choice between two parties is a deliberate distraction from the true power structure. Comedian and political commentatorDave Smith, in his powerful critique on the Redacted podcast, argues that the two major parties are “essentially one party when it comes to war, when it comes to the Federal Reserve, when it comes to the CIA.” This fundamental unity on matters of state aggression and financial control is the core of the institutional betrayal that continues to plague the nation.
The Trump administration, despite its populist rhetoric, ultimately served this “warfare machine,” prioritizing foreign interests and aggression over the promised non-interventionism. This pattern of institutional betrayal exposed the “America First” mandate as a hollow promise, forcing the public to confront the devastating reality that the political establishment remains unified in its globalist agenda.
The War of Aggression: The Saudi-Yemen Betrayal
The administration committed the most egregious and morally bankrupt betrayal of the non-interventionist principle in its first term by fully supporting the Saudi-led war in Yemen. Smith stated unequivocally that the administration launched a “war of aggression, a war of choice, on behalf of a foreign country, totally unnecessary against a country that poses no threat to the United States of America.” This action stands as a stark violation of the core tenet of America First populism, which rejects geopolitical adventurism and demands the defense of the innocent.
This support was not passive. Smith detailed the administration’s direct actions, noting, “He backed the Saudi invasion of Yemen… a full blockade around the country enforced by the US Navy.” This commitment to total war against the people of Yemen for the sake of a foreign ally is a clear rejection of the moral standard that prioritizes the interests of American citizens. This first-term action established the pattern of prioritizing foreign interests and the military-industrial complex over the American people, setting the stage for the current administration’s renewed failures.
Institutional Failure: Escalating the Forever Wars
Despite the clear lessons of the first term, the current administration is actively pursuing new foreign entanglements. This demonstrates that the “warfare machine” is the true power in Washington. The President’s actions, including a push for war with Iran and intervention in Venezuela, force even a figure as unique as him to conform to the globalist agenda. This pattern of escalation exposes the institutional failure to uphold the promise of peace.
Smith’s critique of the “warfare machine” applies directly to the current administration’s actions, which demonstrate that the President will “not say anything” when a war of aggression is launched “on behalf of a foreign country.” The failure to dismantle the “warfare machine” proves that the fight for “America First” is not a partisan one, but a principled battle against the entire political establishment that profits from endless conflict.
The Ultimate Betrayal: Funding Mass Slaughter
But the most profound and morally indefensible betrayal is this: The current administration’s policy of funding Israel’s mass slaughter of Palestinians serves as the most egregious example of the “America Last” agenda. This policy directly contradicts the populist, non-interventionist spirit of the “America First” movement. Smith explicitly stated his anti-interventionist position: “I was against US support of Ukraine, and I’m against US support of Israel.” The President’s decision to fund this conflict proves that the “America First” promise is a systemic lie, prioritizing foreign military objectives over the moral and financial well-being of the American people.
In conclusion, the Trump administration’s failure to dismantle the “warfare machine” in his first term, and his decision to double down on the same policies in his current term—including war with Iran, intervention in Venezuela, and funding the conflict in Gaza—proves that the fight for “America First” is a principled battle against the entire political establishment.
The American people must not allow themselves to be manipulated by the “decent impulses” that are channeled into supporting state aggression. The only option is to be “very optimistic” and to continue to speak the truth, as the ability to break the propaganda and get ideas out is “unlike before.” The era of elite impunity must end now, and it begins with facing the facts laid bare by the administration’s own actions.
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