Salvatore Assante delivers a hard-hitting solo discussion on the dangerous history of U.S. foreign entanglements and their impact on American stability. From the Six Day War and Operation Cyclone to post-9/11 interventions, Libya, and the complex U.S.-Saudi and U.S.-Israel alliances, Sal examines how “wars of choice” and strategies like the Clean Break plan have drained resources, inflated energy prices, and pulled America into endless conflicts. He highlights the oil embargo that quadrupled energy costs, the double-edged nature of support for Israel, and why foreign alliances often come at a steep price for domestic priorities. Sal argues it’s time to reevaluate U.S. strategy, move away from overseas entanglements, and put America First by focusing on national stability over global policing. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriotsFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:04 - Historical Alliances and Their Consequences04:12 - The Fallout of Post-9/11 Alliances06:32 - The Libya Intervention: A Case Study07:46 - The Complex US-Saudi Relationship09:29 - The Israel Alliance: A Double-Edged Sword15:52 - The Clean Break Strategy and Its Implications19:50 - The Cost of Foreign Entanglements22:47 - Domestic Issues vs. Foreign Entanglements

Sal Assante delivers a sharp, no-holds-barred analysis of the controversial Iran ceasefire and its secret 10-point plan. Was Trump playing high-level “4D chess,” or did the U.S. just hand Iran a strategic victory? The episode breaks down the deal’s key points — uranium enrichment limits, sanctions relief, reparations, and asset releases — while exposing the critical blunder over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran now effectively controls one of the world’s most vital shipping lanes and is turning it into a profitable toll road. Sal examines U.S. military withdrawal signals, the failure to achieve core objectives, and the broader damage to American credibility in the Middle East. He also explores competing theories: Is this a clever exit strategy, an attempt to weaken the U.S.-Israel alliance, or simply another foreign policy disaster? With risks of renewed escalation in Lebanon and beyond, Sal warns of prolonged turmoil, economic fallout, and the dangers of endless wars of choice. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriots/videosFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:33 – Trump: 4D Chess or Blunder?01:04 – The Secret 10-Point Ceasefire Plan02:01 – Strait of Hormuz Control & Shipping Implications03:02 – Reparations, Sanctions Relief & US Failures06:44 – “4D Chess” Theory vs. Strategic Exit09:10 – Future Risks: Lebanon, Escalation & US Credibility15:50 – Closing Thoughts & Advice for Patriots

The Middle East conflict escalates fast—and Americans are already paying the price at the pump and the grocery store. Sal Assante breaks down the latest strikes on Iran, potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and how this war is driving oil prices higher while pushing fertilizer and food costs through the roof. With inflation already squeezing working families, Sal examines the risk of U.S. ground troops, rising civilian casualties, and the troubling shift in American wartime standards that once avoided hitting civilian infrastructure. From Trump’s negotiation comments to domestic backlash, supply chain chaos, and long-term regime change risks, this episode connects the dots between foreign policy failures and your wallet. “We’re heading toward rationing and prolonged pain”—is this the cost of endless Middle East wars? 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wethepatriotsFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:44 - Iran's current state and recent military actions03:10 - Analysis of the Strait of Hormuz and economic impacts04:35 - Domestic inflation, rising fuel & fertilizer prices08:24 - Civilian casualties and implications for international law10:55 - Inflation trends and American economic struggles13:44 - Civilian targeting and war ethics14:12 - U.S. military's role and civilian casualties15:34 - Shift away from avoiding civilian harm and strategic consequences16:33 - Degradation of U.S. wartime standards and implications21:54 - Closing remarks and hopes for better news