Episode 1829 • • 40:21 - 44:29
1829: Zoomerwaffen
US Navy Golden Fleet, Military Industrial Complex and Buybacks
President Trump announced the creation of the "Golden Fleet," a series of massive 880-foot naval ships equipped with hypersonic weapons and rail guns. Critics, including Senator Mark Warner and retired Admiral Michael Smith, question the $10 billion per ship price tag and the shift away from smaller, faster vessels. Trump also criticized defense contractors for prioritizing executive pay and stock buybacks over rapid production facilities.