Ukraine War BREAKING NEWS: US Functionally Pulling Out of NATO...?
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"I think this is a functional withdrawal from NATO."
Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:09⏩
Jonathan welcomes viewers to a breaking news update on the Ukraine War. He notes that this is a snippet from his hits and losses update which will be released shortly.
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US to potentially pull troops from Germany to Hungary
🎦 00:09-00:29⏩
Jonathan reports that the US is considering moving troops stationed in Germany to Hungary. This is not confirmed but is a possibility according to the Daily Telegraph. Jonathan believes the move is politically motivated, rather than military strategy. He notes that Viktor Orban, the Hungarian Prime Minister is a favourite of the Trump administration.
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Viktor Orban's connections to the US
🎦 00:29-01:17⏩
Jonathan outlines the links between Viktor Orban and the US.
- Orban received the red carpet treatment in Mar-a-Lago from Donald Trump
- The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) has been held in Budapest at least once, possibly twice.
- Orban has spoken at CPAC in the United States.
- The Heritage Foundation, which wrote Project 2025 (the 900-page blueprint for the Trump administration), has close ties to Hungary.
- The Heritage Foundation received some funding from the Bethany Foundation and the Danube Institute in Hungary.
Allegations of Russian funding for the Heritage Foundation
🎦 01:17-02:04⏩
Jonathan speculates that the Bethany Foundation and the Danube Institute are receiving Russian funding via the Hungarian propaganda department. He posits that this money is then passed on to the Heritage Foundation, demonstrating how the US government may be compromised by Russian influence. Jonathan sees the potential repositioning of US troops to Hungary as further support for Russia.
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US to halt participation in planning upcoming NATO military exercises in Europe
🎦 02:04-02:37⏩
The US has notified allies that it will no longer be involved in the planning of future military exercises in Europe. Jonathan outlines the reasons given:
- To reduce military spending in Europe.
- Prioritising the Indo-Pacific region.
Jonathan believes that these actions are a functional withdrawal from NATO by the US.
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US functional withdrawal from NATO
🎦 02:37-03:36⏩
Jonathan explains that the US cannot legally withdraw from NATO as any such move would have to be approved by a supermajority in Congress. Senator Marco Rubio passed a bill preventing Trump from unilaterally withdrawing the US from NATO. Jonathan highlights that this doesn't prevent a functional withdrawal by stealth - the US can still remain a member on paper but take actions to undermine the organisation such as withdrawing funding for exercises and the administration.
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Reasons for US withdrawal from NATO exercises
🎦 03:36-04:34⏩
Jonathan cites an unnamed analyst who offers two possible explanations for the US withdrawing from the planning of NATO exercises:
- Budget constraints: The House has not passed a budget and the Department of Defence can only spend at the same rate as 2023-24, leading to a $17bn deficit. There is no budget for 2024-25.
- Political: Jonathan believes this is the real driver behind the US's decision.
US actions benefitting Russia
🎦 04:34-05:17⏩
Jonathan believes that recent US foreign policy decisions, such as the withdrawal from NATO exercises, only benefit Russia. He cites examples:
- The US approach to the war in Ukraine.
- Making claims on Greenland (a NATO ally).
- Threatening Canada (a NATO ally).
Is Trump a Russian agent?
🎦 05:17-06:31⏩
Jonathan references a poll he posted for channel members asking if they thought Trump was a Russian agent. He clarifies what he means by this:
- Agent: Knowingly and willingly aiding Russia due to some leverage Russia has over him (kompromat).
- Asset: Unwittingly aiding Russia - a useful idiot who is easily manipulated.
- Ideological alignment: Neither an agent nor asset, but simply agrees with Russia's objectives.
Jonathan acknowledges that elements of all three could be true.
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Wrap up
🎦 06:31-06:37⏩
Jonathan thanks viewers for watching and encourages them to share their thoughts on the US and NATO in the comments. He plans to discuss the results of the Trump poll in a future video.
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