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Our government funnels tax dollars overseas to countries and weapons manufacturers like Lockheed Martin, who then lobby back with gifts for elected officials. Last year, the US spent $47.7 billion on Lockheed, 93% of their revenue. Nearly 80% of this money was borrowed. In total, $861 billion was spent on defense, with 80% going to other countries, surpassing spending on all other US programs combined. This is all publicly disclosed, showing where our money goes.

BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard are allegedly running everything, with these three being the largest shareholders in 88% of S&P 500 companies. They heavily influence defense contracts; BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard are top shareholders in Raytheon, General Dynamics, and Boeing. The US spends $744 billion on its military, with defense spending accounting for 13% of GDP, more than the next 10 countries combined. BlackRock has $10 trillion in assets under management, more than the GDP of every country except the US and China. BlackRock influenced 31 signers to participate with ESG, totaling $70 trillion of assets under management. BlackRock and Chase are helping rebuild Ukraine with a $400 billion contract. The speaker questions how to fight this power, suggesting that these companies have enough control to fire boards and replace CEOs. With 88% of S&P 500 companies controlled, it is argued that this constitutes a monopoly, exceeding the 50% threshold. The speaker suggests that defense contractors profit from wars and people dying. They propose breaking apart these companies to foster competition, as the speaker believes Larry Fink is the real commander in chief.

The heavy involvement in Ukraine is likely due to the end of the Afghanistan war. If Afghanistan were still ongoing, the need for such extensive involvement in Ukraine might not exist. Many defense contractors seem to be pushing for extended, low-yield wars. The goal appears to be stretching conflicts out for twenty to thirty years to keep money flowing through unaccountable sources. This approach involves purchasing weapons, depleting stockpiles, and then requesting more funds to replenish them, creating a cycle of continuous spending.

New NATO members must buy weapons from Northrop Grumman, owned by BlackRock, creating a monopoly. This ensures profit growth for BlackRock. The focus is on Wall Street's speculation rather than production efficiency. The goal is to expand and control markets like Starbucks with frappuccinos.

This war should never have happened. Russia sought terms favorable to Ukraine, primarily to keep NATO out. Military contractors benefit from NATO expansion, ensuring a market for their weapons. Since March 2022, the U.S. has committed over $113 billion to Ukraine, with more requested, while the real beneficiaries are American defense manufacturers. Mitch McConnell suggested this funding is a money laundering scheme, with BlackRock owning many of these companies. Loans to Ukraine come with harsh conditions, including austerity and the sale of government assets, particularly valuable agricultural land. Despite the sacrifices of Ukrainians, 30% of this land has already been sold to companies like DuPont and Cargill, also linked to BlackRock. The rebuilding contracts for Ukraine have gone to BlackRock, revealing a strategy to maintain divisions among us while profiting from the conflict.

There are darker secrets than BlackRock, like the Wallenberg family, who control around $800 billion in companies, including Ericsson. Telecom companies like Ericsson function as invading armies, seizing territory to control network areas, sometimes through bribery. Ericsson received over $113 million in U.S. government contracts since 2008, including an $8.3 billion contract from Verizon to build 5G infrastructure. When researching Ericsson, Google's search results seemed manipulated, only showing information directly from Ericsson. Looking at BlackRock's board, two members stood out: the CEO of Cisco and the former CEO of Ericsson, who is now the CEO of Verizon. Cisco and Ericsson are key companies in building the Internet. It's strange that 2 out of 14 board members of BlackRock represent companies that make and control the Internet. We need to start digging ourselves.

The majority of companies on the S&P 500 have State Street, BlackRock, or Vanguard as their largest shareholders. BlackRock, with a worth of $10 trillion, is only surpassed by the GDPs of the US and China. Their influence extends to defense contracts, as seen with Raytheon. This pattern is also evident in Hollywood and the pharmaceutical industry, where these companies essentially hold a monopoly. Their control is so significant that they can remove boards and replace CEOs. However, they argue that having a 50% market share does not violate monopoly laws.

War is coming to the Arctic Circle, with Greenland seen as part of a broader clash for the world’s most important trade route. Russia and China have already laid claim to large portions; the United States now seeks in. The discussion notes the growing competition over the Arctic, Iran, and Europe as flashpoints. Trump is calling for a Pentagon budget increase from 1.0 trillion to 1.5 trillion for 2027. He tweeted that after negotiations, the military budget should be 1.5 trillion “in the very troubled and dangerous times,” and suggested capping CEO compensation in defense contracts at 5 million per year. Following the tweet, Lockheed Martin stock jumped, as did other defense contractors. Glenn Greenwald is cited, saying the Pentagon fails its audit for the seventh consecutive year and questions how hundreds of billions of dollars move around, then notes a preference to increase budgets from 850 billion to 1.0 trillion to 1.5 trillion. Tucker Carlson is quoted suggesting war is coming and that Trump may know something others do not. Speaker 1 frames the budget increase as the kind of funding a country anticipates a global or regional war would have, calling it a “war budget,” not a peacekeeping one, and suggests we’re moving toward a big war. Speaker 0 adds that a large-scale attack against Iran is likely before the end of the year, and questions what will happen in the Arctic Circle. The panel introduces Ben Freeman, author of The Trillion Dollar War Machine, who joins to discuss. Freeman’s point is that the president justifies a larger foreign war budget by pointing to money generated abroad, including oil resources in places like Venezuela. The panel agrees the implication is that the military is “paying for itself” through conquest, and a speaker notes this echoes imperial patterns. Another participant emphasizes that China’s military budget is about a third to a quarter of the U.S. budget, but China has triple the personnel, arguing that quantity does not necessarily equal capability and that the U.S. remains the strongest military force. There is a claim that the current budget primarily funds contractors, not service members, veterans, or families; defense contractors’ revenues largely come from U.S. government contracts, and this is reflected in stock surges when large budgets are announced. The discussion cites a statistic that about 54% of the defense budget goes to Pentagon contractors, and notes a contrast: one in four military families faces food insecurity despite the existing trillion-dollar budget. The panel argues that perpetual war is used to justify the size of the budget, not merely to address threats, but to keep the defense industry tidal-wanked into profits. They discuss whether diplomacy with Russia could be a more effective path, and acknowledge a shift in U.S. policy rhetoric compared to earlier promises to avoid endless wars. There is mention that the Senate voted to limit presidential actions in Venezuela; the president defends war powers as constitutional, while critics point to campaigns that promised restraint on war. Ben Freeman promotes his book, The Trillion Dollar War Machine, noting its availability in hardback, Kindle, and audiobooks, and the discussion ends with praise for the book and thanks to Freeman.

Larry Fink, Soros, State Street, Vanguard, and BlackRock have significant influence in various industries, including defense contracts, Hollywood, and pharmaceuticals. These companies hold a monopoly-like control over 88% of the companies on the S&P 500. BlackRock alone has assets under management worth $10 trillion, which is more than the GDP of all but two countries. They have the power to shape people's lives, replace CEOs, and buy politicians. The military-industrial complex is a major concern, as defense contractors profit from wars. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives are seen as a means of control rather than just making money. The goal seems to be about acquiring power and control rather than accumulating more wealth.

Speaker 0: "Apparently, they didn't meet. Erica Erica didn't say they met, but she said that she saw him." "She was on a pilgrimage with her with her mom. And she saw Charlie, and she was like, wow." "as a millionaire because she owned a clothing line and she also was part of this, this Romanian, like, child safety rescue operation." "She decided that she wanted to apply for a job at Turning Point and that didn't that turned into this budding relationship and then they, you know, they got married and they had kids" "I’ve never seen a picture of Erica Kirk pregnant." "Her mom, AZ Tech, her dad, AZ Tech International." "AZ Tech International has gotten at least $2,500,000 in GSA grants from the federal government." "Her dad apparently was the former chairperson of Raytheon's Israeli division." Speaker 1: "Does have Raytheon Israel Ltd, which is responsible for working with the United States government and the American based Lockheed and Raytheon in developing these missile defense systems, the Iron Dome." Speaker 0: "From what I understand, Erica Kirk's father, formed Raytheon Israel's division and was the former chairperson slash president." Speaker 1: "So Raytheon literally does have Raytheon Israel Ltd, and you're saying that a to z tech is involved with this. Erica Kirk's father is involved with Raytheon Israel. Is that what you're saying?"

The US military industry is crucial to the country's manufacturing sector, accounting for over 3% of total manufacturing. It plays a significant role in the US economy, with arms exports totaling $175 billion in 2020. US companies dominate the global arms market, making up 59% of sales. The defense industry's importance lies in its connection to the US's global strategy, as it provides power and profits. Arms dealers' desire for profit drives Washington to pursue wars, create tensions, and involve allies. The defense industry and Washington's ambition to dominate the world are mutually beneficial.

Before World War 3, the speaker wants to inform viewers about the connections between the board of directors of Northrop Grumman, a major military contractor, and other companies. Mary Winston, a board member at Northrop Grumman and Chipotle, is highlighted, along with other board members who are also involved in various companies like Walmart, Nestle, Jack in the Box, and Kraft Heinz. The speaker mentions connections to organizations such as Boy Scouts of America and Federal Reserve Banks. The speaker suggests that these connections may lead to financial gain from military actions. They encourage viewers to check their backup account for more information and advise against trusting the news.

The three largest shareholders of 88% of S&P 500 companies are BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. These companies hold significant power and influence over CEOs, who must answer their calls and hire according to their preferences. The same goes for companies in the Department of Defense, where State Street, Vanguard, and BlackRock are three out of the top four shareholders in most of these companies. This suggests that the CEOs of these investment firms hold more power than we may realize, making them the de facto commanders in chief.

The US military industry is crucial to the country's manufacturing sector, accounting for over 3% of total manufacturing. In 2020, US arms exports reached $175.08 billion, with American companies making up 59% of global arms sales. Despite representing only 1.8% of GDP, the aerospace and defense industry significantly impacts the US economy. The government provides long-term stability to this market. The interdependence between wars, defense industry, and US strength is evident. Weakening the defense industry would undermine the economy and the country's global dominance. The desire for profits drives arms dealers to push for wars, create tensions, and involve allies. The defense industry and Washington's ambition to conquer the world have a mutually beneficial relationship.

This war should never have happened. Russia sought terms favorable to Ukraine, primarily keeping NATO out. Military contractors benefit from NATO expansion, ensuring a market for their weapons. Since March 2022, the U.S. has committed over $113 billion to Ukraine, with more requested. Mitch McConnell suggested that this funding primarily supports American defense manufacturers, hinting at a money laundering scheme. Loans to Ukraine come with harsh conditions, including austerity measures and selling government assets, particularly fertile agricultural land. Major corporations, including those owned by BlackRock, are purchasing this land. Biden awarded contracts for Ukraine's reconstruction to companies like Accra. This strategy aims to keep society divided, fostering conflict among various groups while obscuring the true motives behind these actions.

The segment centers on a US-led Civil-Military Coordination Center in southern Israel, established in October 2025 to monitor the Gaza ceasefire. It showcases a map of the Strip, footage of trucks, and a Dataminer report. Dataminer is a private US tech company that uses artificial intelligence to mine social media in real time to issue warnings of critical situations, highlighting the growing relationship between private AI firms and militaries and signaling a structural shift in how warfare is conducted, who controls it, who profits, and how accountability works. Heidi Khalaf, chief AI scientist at the AI Now Institute, explains that militaries rely too heavily on commercial technologies and are not investing in their own traceable, explainable models, instead using a “black box.” Gaza provides the first confirmation that commercial AI models are being directly used in warfare, justified by speed at the cost of accuracy. The report asserts that Israel’s war in Gaza was not driven solely by soldiers but also by data prediction, location tracking, drone feeds, and AI models built by private tech firms. Palantir is described as a key player, with reports claiming they supplied AI tools to help identify and accelerate targeting of individuals in Gaza, though Palantir has denied these claims. Amazon and Google are said to have provided Israel with cloud infrastructure needed for military AI systems; both companies maintain their services are commercial, not military. These tools are said to have shifted the war from human intelligence to a data industry. While defense contracting is not new, earlier conflicts such as the 2003 US invasion of Iraq relied more on informants and interrogations; AI then involved a human in the loop, with clearer military applications. Now, the line between commercial and military use of AI is blurred, and corporations play a larger role. A key question raised is what it means when a private AI company controls the infrastructure the military depends on, rather than the state. Khalaf notes that militaries are ceding control and state obligations to faulty technology developed by private companies with different incentives, which can lead to AI being used to evade accountability for mass civilian casualties due to model inaccuracy. The analysis concludes that war is no longer just a battlefield—it is also about who builds and controls the software governing mass civilian data.

The military industrial complex used to consist of many companies, but it has consolidated to just five giant companies. These companies, like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman, often overcharge the government for weapons and make excessive profits. For example, a missile that used to cost $25,000 now costs $400,000. Kathy, the director of Northrop Grumman, is also involved in a non-profit organization for empowering women, but the board is mostly run by men. She receives a salary of $1.5 million, plus bonuses and stock awards, totaling around $20 million per year. The connections between the board members of Northrop Grumman and other powerful corporations are concerning. While not claiming a conspiracy, it is clear that the military industrial complex is making significant profits.

The military industrial complex used to consist of many companies, but it has consolidated to just five giant companies. These companies, like Raytheon and Northrop Grumman, often overcharge the Department of Defense for weapons and make excessive profits. For example, a missile that used to cost $25,000 now costs $400,000. Kathy, the director of Northrop Grumman, is also involved with a non-profit organization for empowering women, but the board is mostly run by men and includes CEOs from major corporations. Kathy herself earns around $20 million per year, including salary, bonuses, and stock awards. While I'm not claiming a conspiracy, it's clear that the military industrial complex is making a lot of money.

This war never should have happened. Russia tried to settle with terms beneficial to Ukraine and us, mainly keeping NATO out. Military contractors want new NATO countries because it forces them to buy weapons from specific companies like Northrop Grumman and Lockheed, creating a trapped market. We've committed billions to Ukraine, money that could have housed every homeless person in the US. Mitch McConnell admitted this money largely goes to American defense manufacturers, essentially a money laundering scheme. BlackRock owns these companies. The "loan" to Ukraine will never be repaid. The conditions include extreme austerity and the sale of government-owned assets, including its valuable agricultural land, to multinational corporations like DuPont, Cargill, and Monsanto, which are also owned by BlackRock. BlackRock even got the contract to rebuild Ukraine. They're doing this openly because they keep us divided and fighting each other.

The US military industry is crucial to the country's manufacturing sector, accounting for over 3% of total manufacturing. It plays a significant role in the US economy, with arms exports totaling $175 billion in 2020. US companies dominate the global arms market, making up 59% of sales. The defense industry's importance lies in its connection to the US's global strategy, as it provides power and profits. Arms dealers' desire for profit drives Washington to pursue wars, create tensions, and involve allies. The defense industry and Washington's ambition to dominate the world are mutually beneficial.

The US military industry is crucial to the country's manufacturing sector, accounting for over 3% of total manufacturing. It plays a significant role in the US economy, with arms exports totaling $175 billion in 2020. US companies dominate the global arms market, making up 59% of sales. The defense industry's importance lies in its connection to the US's global strategy, as it provides power and profits. Arms dealers' desire for profit drives Washington to pursue wars, create tensions, and involve allies. The defense industry and Washington's ambition to conquer the world are mutually beneficial.

The US military industry is crucial to the country's manufacturing sector, accounting for over 3% of total manufacturing. It plays a significant role in the US economy, with arms exports totaling $175.08 billion in 2020. US companies dominate the global arms market, making up 59% of sales. The defense industry's importance lies in its connection to the US's global strategy, as it provides power and profits. Arms dealers' desire for profit drives Washington to pursue wars, create tensions, and involve allies. The defense industry and Washington's ambition to dominate the world are mutually beneficial.

BlackRock has made a deal with Zelensky to rebuild Ukraine after the war. However, it's worth noting that BlackRock is a major shareholder in arms manufacturers profiting from the war. So, while they sell weapons, they also get to rebuild the country. Hillary Clinton also mentioned economic opportunities in Iraq after the devastating war, referring to the large customer base there. It's a rather cynical perspective, considering the loss of innocent lives. The United States should view Iraq as a business opportunity, according to Clinton.

Corruption is rampant, with reports of ministers hiding millions in cash. The U.S. has sent over $250 billion to these corrupt entities, while the Pentagon has lost a staggering amount without accountability. If an individual misplaces a small sum, they face audits, yet the Pentagon's losses go unchecked. This situation highlights the absurdity of the system. Defense contractors, like Raytheon, benefit from ongoing military contracts, ensuring their board members remain in power. Generals often transition to lucrative positions in these companies after retirement, perpetuating a cycle of profit from war. This dynamic raises questions about the integrity of leadership and the consequences for the public. Ultimately, the system's flaws could lead to its downfall.

The majority of the money from this gain is going to American companies and jobs. American companies like Lockheed Martin, which produces tanks and supports Ukraine's counter offensive, are benefiting from this increase in demand. As a result, Lockheed Martin plans to increase its workforce in Camden, Arkansas by 20%. This demonstrates that the money is going to America.