The David Hunter Perspective - March 26th 2025

1)Trump's "Houties PC Small Group" Had Chat?: In planning for recent March 15th US Air Strikes on Yemen, the so called "Principles Committee" small group of Trump's top national security advisors held a number of 'chats' or briefings/discussions on attacking the Houties, including on March 13th. The PC Small Group held these discussions using a commercial app called Signal. Did this present any security risks to the US military troops attacking Yemen?

2)Trump Picks Stephan Feinberg as Deputy Secretary of Defense: Feinburg's nomination was just approved by the US Senate. He has no direct military experience, but has owned a number of companies that sold products or services to the DOD. Does this present a conflict of interest? Or does his contractor experience better qualify him to oversee the massive Department of Defense?

3)Ron Dermer's Proud to Have Been An American?: Mr. Ron Dermer, Israel's current Minister for Strategic Affairs, was originally an American citizen, --- born in Miami, FL to Jewish immigrant parents. But after growing up in the USA, he wanted to serve in Israel's diplomatic service, and had to give up his US citizenship to do so. He wrote a paper entitled "Proud to have been an American". Later Dermer became Israel's Ambassador to the USA. What do you think of Mr. Dermer's past actions and current influence on US-Israel relations?

4)The Day After in Gaza?: Prime Minister Netanyahu has re-started the IDF bombing and troop attacks in Gaza, calling up 400,000 reservists. In the last few days, IDF bombed a hospital, and since March 18th has killed 123 children. What is the end game for Israel's war on Gaza, and is it the same vision as Americans want?

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