PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEF (PDB) – Do some of Trump’s cuts go too far? Some might. And they could help China and endanger U.S. national security.
None of this is good for America. Trump and Musk should rethink some of these cuts.
FOR YOUR EYES ONLY – Here’s a roundup of today’s other top defense stories ending the week from conservative national security expert PAUL CRESPO.
Not the President’s Daily Brief, but almost as good – PAUL’S DEFENSE BRIEFING – the PDB:
NATIONAL SECURITY
Top leaders for Air Force, Space Force leaning into Defense Secretary’s rhetoric. Air Force chief of staff has made it clear: The troops that he oversees will do whatever President Trump wants them to, and they’ll be ready for it.
Why intelligence agencies think they can finally build a common intel picture for warfighters – a single data stream providing the information that commanders need to make battlefield decisions.
HOMELAND DEFENSE
The ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield initiative launched by Trump to protect the US homeland from missiles and drones will require a whole-of-government effort comparable to the Manhattan Project, according to a Space Force general.
HOMELAND SECURITY
The Pentagon IG has scrapped plans to investigate the military’s training for identifying and countering ‘extremism’ in the ranks (which has been a cover for targeting conservatives and Trump supporters) – saying the project does not align with the president’s orders.
POLITICS
Trump boasts broad military changes, calls for control of Greenland in address to Congress.
The VA is planning a reorganization that includes cutting over 80,000 jobs from the sprawling agency.
Marine veteran Stephen Watson served for 22 years and receives care through the VA for a traumatic brain injury. He supports Trump and Musk’s cost-cutting efforts — even if they affect the VA.
US POWER OVERSEAS
Air Force officials remain focused on the ability to disperse forces to far-flung operating locations as the primary means of reducing vulnerability to enemy attacks in the Pacific, as opposed to doing more to physically harden existing bases.
CHINA THREAT
The Philippines and its security allies would counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea, the Filipino defense chief warns, following confrontations between Chinese aircraft and those of Australia and the U.S.
Below-the-threshold deterrence, Philippine style. In the middle of the night, a U.S. news crew onboard the Cape Engaño woke to alarms. Philippine sailors directed the media team to put on life jackets while the crew prepared to defend themselves with clubs against a potential Chinese boarding.
RUSSIA THREAT – UKRAINE WAR
GOOD! – TRUMP EFFECT – Compulsory military service should be reintroduced this year in Germany, a leading official of the party that won recent federal elections said this week.
IRAN THREAT/ISRAEL WARS
Team Trump has rejected the Gaza reconstruction plan endorsed by Arab leaders, saying the president stands by his own vision which includes expelling the territory’s Palestinian residents and transforming it into a “riviera” owned by the U.S.
Hamas brushes off Trump’s threat and says it will only free hostages in return for a lasting truce.
Israel’s Shin Bet says October 7 attack could have been prevented. The domestic security agency said it “failed in its mission” to prevent the Hamas terror attack by ignoring repeated warning signs.
SPACE THREAT
INTERNATIONAL SECURITY
THIS IS A DRILL – British ships under ‘missile and torpedo attack’ in Norway. The Royal Navy and the Royal Norwegian Navy have launched Exercise Tamber Shield 25, an advanced training operation in Norway’s fjords.
US MILITARY
END of PDB
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No makes us better at keeping information out of China, far as iam concerned shut China out of everything, including the u.n. fema, w.h.o., all need removed from all American soil, and No selling our land to any other countries, and those that have return their money they can lease, rent, property but Never Own any land of America, and make sure this is made law, forever,
At this point ? investigate what China owns in USA . They will take all their toys and go home ? or just occupy or take physical possession of their assets ? Not playing stock market, but if I did ? I would be investing in the USA silk worm farms. Years ago the saying was: some day we would all be wearing ( KA-MOANNN-UZ ) if Lucky? Saint sheets to die on ! and satin pillows to cry on.
Crespo, you have got your head on backwards. Your scare tactics are failing. If you disagree with Trump and Musk and others of his ilk, go someplace else.
Your little autobiography there doesn’t impress me. Go build a company like Tesla then come back. Some people just talk, others DO!
It helps China? Funny.
Quit fear mongering we don’t need thousands of people we need Trustworthy good smart and reliable people, the more you put in security the more likely you will loose control, and leaks happen, we use to have very good security not anymore, we need those for different types of jobs, but the best the Honorable, Trustworthy, to keep America the best in the world,
Bullshit! Disbanding USAID doesn’t help China. It helps the American taxpayer and stops the spread of Chinese propaganda designed to weaken our country. Quit lying to us.