Ukraine War Update EXTRA - Kingsley Wilson & Others: Putin-Lovin' Trump Appointees
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Hello Team
🎦 00:00-00:05⏩
- Jonathan welcomes viewers to an "ATP Geopolitics video," an "Extra" combining Ukraine war and US politics news.
Controversial Appointment of Kingsley Wilson as DOD Press Secretary
🎦 00:05-01:18⏩
- Jonathan discusses the controversial appointment of Kingsley Wilson as the press secretary for the US Department of Defence.
- He finds the appointment "unconscionable" and "unacceptable" given Wilson's history of comments concerning Putin and Ukraine.
- Wilson publicly stated, "Proud to be an enemy of globalist Ukraine," a stance Jonathan highlights as incredibly problematic for a Pentagon press secretary.
- She thanked Representative Jim Banks for "putting America first," despite Banks previously noting her as a "purveyor of Russian disinformation."
Kingsley Wilson's History of Anti-Ukraine and Pro-Kremlin Disinformation
🎦 01:18-05:52⏩
- Jonathan reminds viewers that Kingsley Wilson was previously identified in a TEXTY (Ukrainian data journalism agency) report as spreading disinformation, which she responded to by reiterating her pride in being an "enemy of globalist Ukraine."
- He cites a tweet from "Darf Putin" noting Wilson's claim, just four days into the full-scale invasion, that "there was no proof it was even happening," questioning the lack of ground footage. Jonathan sarcastically remarks this statement "aged particularly well."
- Wilson has also praised Putin, calling his knowledge of history "beyond impressive" and contrasting it with the "low IQ lunatics working at the State Department." Jonathan views this as another example of a Trump affiliate elevating Putin above US institutions.
- Further controversial tweets from Wilson include:
- Accusing the US military-industrial complex of "genociding an entire generation of Ukrainian men because Putin bad."
- Calling those crossing "Putin's red line" the "most retarded people" seeking to advance a "new world order."
- Stating the "American intelligence apparatus is more evil than Vladimir Putin."
- Wilson has also expressed a desire for the US to cease being the "good guys," advocating for violence in response to violence, stating "our ancestors answered violence with violence."
- She has reportedly called President Volodymyr Zelenskyy an "entitled midget" and a "money launderer."
Widespread Condemnation of Kingsley Wilson's Appointment and Past Remarks
🎦 05:52-09:17⏩
- Jonathan reveals that Wilson's controversial statements extend beyond Ukraine, noting allegations of anti-Semitic and racist remarks.
- The Times of Israel reported on her appointment, highlighting her promotion of "anti-Semitic conspiracy theories" and sharing a "neo-Nazi claim" about Jewish lynching victim Leah Frank.
- She has also supported the "Great Replacement Theory," which suggests white people are being replaced by people of colour to favour Democrats, allegedly pushed by Jews.
- The American Jewish Committee has called for her removal.
- Jonathan points out that even some congressional Republicans have expressed concerns over Wilson's "radical rhetorical record," with MSNBC reporting bipartisan concerns.
- Mother Jones described her as an "overt internet troll with a long history of bigoted, xenophobic and deliberately provocative shitposting."
- Politico reported on the backlash, citing her comparison of the murders of Israeli babies during the 7th October Hamas attacks to abortion, and her spreading of the Great Replacement Theory, which angered lawmakers on both sides.
- Republican Senator Deb Fischer called her remarks "horrible" and "not appropriate." A senior Republican congressional aide expressed amazement at who the administration trusts with national security, stating concerns about "Pentagon staff who like to spread anti-Semitism or Russian propaganda."
- Senator Dan Sullivan emphasised the importance of "appropriate vetting for all those jobs." Jonathan concludes the appointment is "just incredible."
Gavin M. Wax: Another Trump Appointee with Pro-Russian Disinformation
🎦 09:17-11:35⏩
- Jonathan highlights another Trump appointee, Gavin M. Wax, Chief of Staff to the FCC (a financial regulation board), whom "Darth Putin" identifies as part of a "pattern to all of these pro-Russian appointments."
- In October 2022, Wax falsely claimed "Russia already has the red and won't lose it."
- He inaccurately stated the Kherson offensive was a "disaster for Ukraine" and downplayed Ukrainian advances in Kharkiv as being against "purposefully hollowed out Russian sector," which Jonathan calls "nonsense."
- Wax also propagated the falsehood that Ukraine "never had the advantage in numbers" and that 300,000 more Russian troops were coming to eliminate Ukraine's advantage.
- Jonathan shows a map shared by Wax predicting Russia's control, labelling large parts of Ukraine, including Kherson and areas north of Zaporizhzhia, as "certain," and most of Ukraine, including Odesa, Sumy, Kharkiv, Chernihiv, and even Kyiv, as "likely" or "possible." Jonathan describes this as "just outrageous."
Outrageous Pro-Putin Narratives from Tucker Carlson and Other Public Figures
🎦 11:35-15:47⏩
- Jonathan broadens the discussion to include other pro-Putin figures, like "Katteg," a favourite of Elon Musk on Twitter, who claimed Ukraine tried to assassinate Putin, making "peace talks impossible," and called for cutting ties with "Sniffy the Clown and Ukraine." Jonathan notes the irony, as Ukraine defending itself is seen as aggression, while Putin bombing civilians is "keeping the peace."
- He then focuses on Tucker Carlson, calling him "despicable" for statements such as:
- Putin's decision to "decapitate the oligarchy" is why "they hate him."
- "Russia became a beautiful country under Putin."
- Jonathan vehemently refutes Carlson, explaining that Putin didn't decapitate the oligarchy but "co-opted it" by becoming the "ultimate oligarch," a "kleptocrat" and the richest man in the world. He mocks Carlson's assertion that Russia is "beautiful" under Putin, highlighting political assassinations and imprisonments.
- Jonathan expresses his immense frustration and contempt for Carlson's views, delivering a passionate, humorous, and scathing personal attack, wishing to physically remove Carlson from the planet.
- He concludes by reiterating his dismay at these individuals who Trump either associates with or appoints to US administration positions, calling it "absolutely despicable." Jonathan emphatically states that anyone who believes Trump and his administration would be beneficial for Ukraine "needs a frontal lobotomy."
Wrap up
🎦 15:47-15:50⏩
- Jonathan ends the video.
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