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Eric Hovde: “Our adversaries moved Putin on Ukraine. The Ayatollah…”

Featuring: Eric Hovde, Republican | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Eric Hovde Speech at Juneau, WI Rally 10/06/24

Published | Video Starts at 02:34

Now let's talk about our international security Under President Trump, I don't think there was any wars in the world. The world was safe. Under that botched withdrawal from Afghanistan. One of the most embarrassing moments of my life. Our adversaries moved Putin on Ukraine. The Ayatollah, through their proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah on Israel and China has become more aggressive. That's what they've done to this world. Now let's listen to their whole spin on defending democracy. You know, I don't ever recall President Trump trying to censor Americans. (02:34–02:47)

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Asserts that adversaries became more aggressive, including Putin on Ukraine and China, after the Afghanistan withdrawal.

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