So....
Trump regime complains that Ukraine is undeserving of US assistance in fighting US's primary foe, Russia (aka the country that served as the justification for our entire military complex, the country that has undermined US interest and government).
Trump regime complains that Europe is undeserving of US cooperation and military power (despite US dragging them in to US caused conflicts and causing all sorts of issues due the United States piss poor foreign policy in the middle east)
Trump regime complains about everyone gets a free ride from the United States
Trump regime plans "messaging action" against a faction in a civil war, slated to occur ahead of Israel ripping up a ceasefire agreement and resuming military action against Gaza with the goal of supporting Israel strikes by reducing risks of Houthi response. This is after expediting arms shipments to Israel. Note, this is mostly under the foreign military financing where the US provided loans and grants for the purpose of purchasing US weaponry. We don't ask for thanks nor do we ask for anything in return. Don't even as
There are
two types of U.S. arms sales.
- Foreign Military Sales (FMS): The U.S. government serves as the intermediary, procuring arms and then selling them to a foreign buyer. DOD will often provide technical expertise and support.
- Direct Commercial Sales (DCS): Registered private firms in the U.S. sell directly to the foreign buyer. Sellers are required to secure an export license from the State Department.
Israel is one of the only countries permitted to use FMF to buy weapons through the DCS process, rather than solely through FMS.
Unlike other countries, Israel receives its FMF in a lump sum within 30 days of the funds being appropriated, rather than on a monthly basis. The funds are held in a U.S. bank account, which generates interest benefiting the Government of Israel.
By law we are required to maintain Israeli's military supremacy.
Summary,
Bag o dicks attacked Houthis not to protect shipping. They attacked to stifle the missile attacks on Israel with the expectation that Israel violation of the ceasefire and resuming razing Gaza strip would result in a Houthi response.
Also, Trump regime is violating all sorts of laws regarding classified info. Fortunately, waltz forgot his Facebook password otherwise the chat would have been on Facebook.
Since Israel is planning to take over Gaza and make some "decisions" on the Palestinians that are going to make for some fascinating history books 100 years from now (won't get into the long game with West Bank) US is now staging for an attack on Iran.
Also cancel visits to Lebanon.