MONDAY PDB – Eisenhower carrier strike group to join Ford in eastern Mediterranean. It will join the brand-new Ford Carrier Strike Group to provide support to Israel. While the White House says there are “no plans or intentions” for their use, it means U.S. military assets would be in place to provide significant air support to protect U.S. national security interests if needed. Blinken and Austin bolster US support for Israel. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is assuring Israel that “we have your back” as he and America’s top diplomat met with Israeli and Arab leaders. BUT WHO HAS THEIR BACKS? Americans remain stuck…
Author: Paul Crespo
Paul Crespo
Paul Crespo is the Managing Editor of American Liberty Defense News. As a Marine Corps officer, he led Marines, served aboard ships in the Pacific and jumped from helicopters and airplanes. He was also a military attaché with the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) at U.S. embassies worldwide. He later ran for office, taught political science, wrote for a major newspaper and had his own radio show. Paul has also been a defense contractor with the Pentagon. He brings decades of experience and insight to the issues that most threaten our American liberty — at home and from abroad.
ANALYSIS – ‘DeSantis Airways’ – nonstop migrant flights to Martha’s Vineyard and return flights from Israel. In an act more befitting a president than the governor of a state, Republican Ron DeSantis ordered Florida state-funded flights to quickly rescue nearly 300 Americans, including 91 children, stranded in war-torn Israel. At least 30 Americans are listed as murdered by Hamas so far. Another 13 remain missing. Florida officials estimate that around 20,000 U.S. citizens (AMCITS) remain in Israel, unable to return home. DeSantis chided Joe Biden for not doing enough to rescue stranded Americans. “There was a devoid [sic] of leadership, so we…
ANALYSIS – You know things are bad when the secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Team Obama is worried about terrorists crossing the border under Joe Biden. In the wake of the gruesome and deadly terror attacks against Israeli civilians by Hamas, Jeh Johnson told Fox News that he is concerned that Hamas or other Iranian-backed terrorist groups could use, or already have used, the wide-open border to infiltrate terror cells into the U.S. As noted by 19fortyfive: “There are a lot of people entering our southern border right now,” Johnson said. “Thousands and thousands. It’s a hemispheric move north bigger…
ANALYSIS – The former bodybuilder, movie action star and Republican governor of California isn’t always right, but recently, he has been on a ‘right-wing’ tear. Despite prior criticisms of California Republicans and his squishy views on social issues, he is now taking a strong stand on two major issues: the border crisis and crime in unlivable cities. As reported by Mediatie, In a recent installment of SiriusXM’s “Literally! With Rob Lowe,” the actor asked the 76-year-old “Terminator” star what it means to be a Democrat. “Ruin your cities,” he responded. “That’s what the Democrats would say. We are about ruining the cities. We…
ANALYSIS – In the immediate wake of one of the most horrifying terror attacks ever filmed, a coalition of 34 leftist Harvard student groups stupidly and offensively circulated a letter that stated that they “hold the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence.” This, as stomach-churning images, and reports were surfacing hourly of the vile murders and atrocities committed by the Hamas jihadists against over 1,000 Israeli civilians, entire families, children, even babies. Not to mention over 25 Americans killed and scores kidnapped. Well, this time, things didn’t go as planned for the lefty Ivy League students accustomed to being…
ANALYSIS – Tucker Carlson strikes again. As a lifelong conservative, I often approved of Carlson’s message. He often took on the liberal media and skewered those on the left. But increasingly, his ‘populist’ stick is wearing thin. Some of his conspiracy theories have proven to be farfetched, if not nutty. And his pro-Russia line has become predictable, even to the Kremlin. But now he is showing some additional worrisome traits – isolationism to the point of pacifism and surrender under the guise of ‘realism.’ Is he guilty of “moral stupidity”? I know he likes his clicks and views and wants…
ANALYSIS – Israeli officials have vowed to crush Hamas, the Islamist terror group that controls the Gaza Strip and spearheaded the deadliest Palestinian attack in Israel’s 75-year history. Israel has declared it intends to kill Hamas’ most senior leaders as part of its efforts to obliterate the terror group. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that every Hamas member is a dead man. But what is Hamas, and who are its terror leaders? The Islamic Resistance Movement Hamas was established during the start of the First Intifada in December 1987. It was founded by Sheikh Ahmad Yassin and other…
FRIDAY PDB – In a show of support for our close ally and as a warning to our mutual enemy, American forces are pouring into the Middle East again. Here’s a look at the military firepower the US is providing to Israel. Within hours of the horrific terror attack by Hamas, the U.S. began moving warships and aircraft to the region to be ready to provide Israel with whatever it needs to respond. A second U.S. carrier strike group departs from Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday. Scores of aircraft are heading to U.S. military bases around the Middle East. Special operations forces are…
ANALYSIS – Most of us watched in horror as reports bombarded us with the atrocities committed by Gaza-based Hamas terrorists this past Saturday, October 7. Over 1,300 Israelis (including at least 25 Americans and other foreigners) were brutally murdered by the Palestinian jihadists. Most of the dead were civilians, including families, the elderly and children. Two hundred and forty-seven of those butchered were Israeli soldiers. This is the largest single loss of life in one day for Jews since the Holocaust. Since then, Israel has responded with relentless artillery, air and missile strikes into Gaza and declared the thin coastal…
THURSDAY PDB – Sending two carriers and a Marine MEU is good, but more may be needed. This war could involve the United States very quickly and seriously. Lawmakers mull deeper military role in Israel as ‘dozens’ of Americans are held hostage by Hamas. This, as Americans were killed and taken hostage, and others were struggling to leave a country at war. Deeper involvement could put American troops in the fight in the unfolding war between Israel and Hamas. ADDING A MEU TO THE US CARRIER GROUPS NEARBY – Marine unit leaves Kuwait exercise early because of ‘emerging events.’ The special operations…