A Broadside Against Battleships

Net Assessment by Ryan Evans

Feb 26, 202657:39Government & Organizations

Chris, Melanie, and Zack debate the wisdom of President Trump's proposal for a Golden Fleet of new American "battleships." They question the strategic logic, timelines, cost estimates, and political dynamics behind the p...

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