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Sorry Trump, No Oil Company Wants to Drill in a War Zone

2026-01-08 News & Politics
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Sam Stein sits down with Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) to break down the recent Maduro operation in Venezuela, the challenges of coordinating military and political strategy, and what the U.S. would actually gain from Greenland. Mark will break down the biggest stories involving the military in a series of chats right here, every Thursday, in a special series. Like the name “Command Post” or have another suggestion? Let us know in the comments. In the New Year, take ownership of your health with ZocDoc, at https://ZocDoc.com/BULWARKTAKES. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@christopherd9290 2026-01-08

Mark Hertling is a fantastic addition to The Bulwark! Watch every podcast he is on. He adds some foreign policy analysis that I always thought was lacking a little.

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@winstongibson3732 2026-01-08

If this results in breaking up NATO Putin will have achieved his goal when he invested in Trump

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@bernie1972 2026-01-08

I cannot tell you how much I love the addition of Mark Hertling to The Bulwark!!

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@lindaorndoff5129 2026-01-08

💙💙💙 Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling! Thanks for helping us understand this mess we find ourselves in. 💙💙💙

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@Cillekat 2026-01-08

As a Danish citizen, the ONLY thing I can see should make sense, is Trump wants to steal whatever is under the ice. (He probably heard there's gold.) But he doesn't want to follow the environment laws Greenland has to protect the Arctic nature.

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@robertaakirke885 2026-01-08

As Dane i Respekt this man more then the intire US admin combined because he is Honest

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@MagnusS27 2026-01-08

This guy is gem! Congrats Bulwark for signing him on!

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@asc6527 2026-01-08

LOVE the General! He has been a national hero for years and years.

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@thecactusman17 2026-01-08

Per Article 5, an attack against a NATO member is an attack against _ALL_ NATO members - including the USA. An invasion of Greenland without Congressional approval would be an attack against the United States of America, literally an act of treason.

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@timothyboles3009 2026-01-08

The Dumbo Doctrine is a fever dream of a demented old man. A real life nightmare.

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