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Why is Trump Fighting NATO Instead of Putin? | Command Post

2026-01-15 News & Politics
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Mark Hertling and Bill Kristol discuss the war in Ukraine, including deliberate civilian targeting through winter blackouts, why U.S. disengagement is helping Putin more than any battlefield victory, and how infighting with NATO over Greenland is weakening the alliance from within. They also examine Europe’s response, the rise of the Nordic–Baltic security bloc, the global consequences of American strategic vacuums, the limits of military action in Iran, and risks around the Pentagon’s embrace of AI tools like Elon Musk's Grok. Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join Chapters: 00:00:00 Welcome to Command Post 00:00:56 Ukraine update: strikes on civilians and infrastructure 00:08:00 Greenland and the strain on NATO 00:13:12 Europe steps up: Nordics, Baltics, and NATO’s future 00:19:45 Vacuums and rivals: China, Africa, and force posture shifts 00:23:17 Iran: unrest, options, and limits of airstrikes 00:27:24 Pentagon AI and Elon Musk's Grok concerns 00:30:14 Wrap-up

Top Comments (10)

@badluck5647 2026-01-15

We are 1,417 days into Putin's 3-day special military operation. We are 356 days into Trump's "day 1" peace deal.

557 44 replies
@ArnoSchmidt70 2026-01-15

"Retiered soldier". I like his modesty. And his courage.

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@Cincinnata-c2q 2026-01-15

Destroying NATO is Trump's gift to Putin.

337 46 replies
@KevinWiatrowski 2026-01-15

Putin continues to play Dementia Don like a balalaika. It is humiliating.

232 6 replies
@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488 2026-01-15

Rather convenient for Russia to have the US attacking Europe.

177 8 replies
@Greenriver592 2026-01-15

The bottom line, Trump is a f*cking traitor. He needs to be removed.

138 9 replies
@Erin_Wilson_Studios 2026-01-15

15:22 It's definitely not just one man's opinion that Canadians can't trust the US anymore. Millions feel that way.

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@wftmco 2026-01-15

Canada has 2nd biggest icebreaker fleet behind russia with 18 currently in service and up to 24 more planned to be built. USA has two currently. Denmark has 7.

59 2 replies
@happyinscarolina 2026-01-15

Thank you Mark Hertling for your service. You're a true American patriot. 💙🇺🇲 💙 💕

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@Mila-OPetr 2026-01-15

Greetings from Kyiv. To be honest, we also thought that the full-scale war is unlikely. Now look at us

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