Summary

Former CIA Director Leon Panetta warned that Trump’s return to the White House could embolden Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, giving him a “blank check” in the Middle East and increasing the risk of war with Iran.

Panetta expressed concern that Trump would support Netanyahu’s aggressive stance against Iran without restraint, potentially worsening regional instability.

Panetta also predicted Trump might allow Russia to retain parts of Ukraine if he returns to office, though he doubted Trump’s negotiation skills.

He criticized Trump’s approach to foreign policy, suggesting Trump would be inclined to “capitulate” to authoritarian leaders, which may not sit well with some Republicans.

    • Flying SquidM
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      194 hours ago

      Israel. What’s your point?

      • @IndustryStandard
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        Cool so Trump won’t be responsible for stopping the genocide either. Everything falls on Israel.

        • Flying SquidM
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          164 hours ago

          No shit. That has nothing to do with this discussion.

          • @IndustryStandard
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            -164 hours ago

            Why did you bring up the genocide if you do not believe the American president has any responsibility for it? Biden has funded 70% of the cost of the genocide.

            • Flying SquidM
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              Gosh I don’t know, maybe because a huge number of people decided to allow in a rapist fascist dictator who is going to conduct his own two genocides domestically, thinking their protest vote or their protest abstention would totally teach the Democrats a lesson regarding Israel?

              Have you spent the week in a cave?

                • Flying SquidM
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                  63 hours ago

                  I’ve been working with Jewish Voice for Peace for a year now. What about you?

                  • @IndustryStandard
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                    -33 hours ago

                    Some demonstrations and sharing articles online.