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Ron Maness: NATO Is a Welfare State | 05-10-26

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May 10, 2026
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Summary

Roger Stone and retired Colonel Rob Maness analyze the shifting landscape of global conflict through the lens of a resurgent Trump presidency. The dialogue centers on the belief that economic leverage and non-interventionism are the primary drivers of current geopolitical stability, particularly regarding the potential conclusion of the Russia-Ukraine war and the collapse of the Iranian regime. A significant portion of the discussion is dedicated to the obsolescence of NATO, which both speakers characterize as a "welfare program" that has transitioned from a defensive necessity to an offensive liability for the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices