Leon Panetta says he also expects US president-elect to favor letting Russia retain control of areas of Ukraine

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 SquidMEnglish
    14•4 hours ago

    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 SquidMEnglish
        6•3 hours ago

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

        • @IndustryStandardEnglish
          -3•3 hours ago

          Some demonstrations and sharing articles online.

          • Flying SquidMEnglish
            9•3 hours ago

            Clearly you have been working tirelessly, with laser-focus. I’m sure that and being sure that Trump and Harris are equally bad will give you a lot of comfort when Trump gives two thumbs up as Netanyahu bulldozes Gaza and puts up a bunch of resort hotels.

          • @[email protected]English
            4•3 hours ago

            Oh shit you’re the one who shared those online articles? Thank you for your service 🫡