Jeremy Scahill on Donald Trump and the Military-Industrial Complex
In an interview with acTVism, the investigative journalist also discusses the significance of the Ramstein Air Base in Germany.In an interview with acTVism, investigative journalist Jeremy Scahill discussed the connection between President Trump’s Cabinet picks and the military-industrial complex.
Scahill also addressed the history of anti-war movements and Germany’s role in the United States’ “war on terror.” He examined the significance of the Ramstein Air Base in Germany, and questioned the legality of its activities.
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