ELON Musk meets with Iranian ambassador, Here are the 2 messages he delivered

[@JohnRice992]

Those who refuse to defend their peace will lose their peace. Make no mistake about it, those who don't fight back become perpetual victims, in any culture.

[@Neocharm]

How about John Kerry who went to IRAN in a Govt. plane when he wasnt even officially part of the Govt. anymore. It was Trumps first term. No one on the Media talked about that.

[@elizabethgettys1118]

I say Go Elon! Alls fair in love and war!

[@Peanutfiendsblog]

Elon being so involved in the new Trump admin gives me tons of hope. The friendly humble billionaire bromance that could bring serious world peace and economic stability to so many people.

[@asaashara2592]

Yes we have to restore deterrence so there isn't a WW3 and spend the money effectively

[@curtissill1389]

WW3 was COVID, did you not realize that. Look at the death count across the world, its staggering

[@louie5187]

Peace through strength Is what the General is talking about not money outside the country it for the defense of our nation

[@mariadamedecoeur]

Who's attacking the USA??

[@akorte7106]

​@mariadamedecoeur Currently no one but do you want to be a sitting duck because you think we are fine now? Biden pretty much wiped out our oil reserve. Not a huge deal now until a war happens. Then we are screwed. China and other countries play the long game. There are serious problems when countries become complacent.

[@wiseman5076]

@@mariadamedecoeur What happens when somebody does?

[@bobprivate8575]

@@mariadamedecoeur China is practicing for it. For close to a decade, the stated goal of their military buildup is to be able to defeat the US. They've built mockups of Pearl Harbor, Anderson Air Force Base and Naval Base Guam in the Gobi desert and have practiced attacking them. This is something only a fool would ignore.

[@alfredescalante2105]

Make no mistake about China. They are the greatest near peer threat to the US military and the rate that they are advancing their entire force/technology is out pacing the US military capabilities. General Keene is not a war hawk talking about going to war. He’s talking about the strength through deterrence policy the US military may not be able to project due to China advancing beyond our strength because of the lack of congress doing their jobs correctly by passing real budgets and the current administration keeping the DoD budget flat the past 4 years via CRs which hinders the military’s ability to plan and project efficiently or advance our capabilities at the same pace to deter China.

[@deegee7133]

Generally speaking, the US spends big on military capability to maintain its empire because it is safer and cheaper than defending itself against the rise of hostile empires that would gladly fill its power vacuum. Whether it is spending its money in an effective way to achieve this is debatable.

[@DamienYuen7718]

If Trump gives Elon his blessing to talk to people then let it be. He is the president elect and has put Elon in a position of advisor.

[@msjitter]

General Keene is a good man and not a warhawk. What he cares about is peace thru strength. We need much better accounting of Pentagon spending and recoup all the troop losses thru lack of meeting recruitment, troops fired for refusing the Covid jab, etc. We have some serious issues. One of which is federal defense contractors. I’m not worried about Elon. Yet.

[@akorte7106]

You need to watch more stuff with General Keen. "All he cares about is war" is not accurate. He is absolutely spot on. We are lacking in our military big time and China plays the long games. While the US doesn't need to be involved in everyone's business we also have to stop looking weak and right now our military is getting weaker all the time due to lack of funds.

[@Mr.Schitzengigglez]

Elon going over is a good thing. He's kinda been put in charge of determining where our money is being wasted, and how to decrease spending. He's a private citizen, doing his job.

[@primoxxl71]

The General is NOT Warhawk, he presented the case the Chinese are building up massively and we are behind. Time to get serious.

[@DamienYuen7718]

Actually he is. He has supported every stupid war that we have gotten into over the last 30+ years. Look at his statements over the decades. There has never been a war that he didn't fully support going back to Vietnam that he fought in and still thinks was a good idea. I voted Trump to get us out of wars, Not to continue and start more.

[@tajbaber9425]

It's been presented repeatedly that the massive build-up is due to them copying our homework, so to speak.

[@nturavrgchick6055]

​@@tajbaber9425 wouldn't doubt that. Hopefully most of America will see how weak the democrats have made us and won't make that mistake again for some time.

[@SKPanda1915]

Rebuilding our defense and military is NOT "warhawking." As a veteran, I am absolutely concerned about the leadership and directive the CoC has been pushing the past 4 yrs. Rebuilding the defense and military is also just switching strategies from deserts and insurgents to online security (thats gonna cost a lot).

[@gishjalmr5628]

You have to know what someone wants before you can make a deal. I think this is just a meeting to find out what that is.

[@KarenWarren-bu2bv]

I've watched him for years. He is all about defending ourselves rather than war.

[@edboren5741]

Trump is a chess player against a bunch of checker players.

[@farfromperfek]

As long as there were no "closed door" meetings, I had no problem. I don't see Trump getting us into more wars. But he is a follower of Reagan's "Peace through Strengh" policies.

[@enjoydride1083]

What makes everyone think its political? What if it's bussiness?

[@jimreilly917]

Hegseth is a former US Army combat infantry soldier. He is decorated with 2 Bronze Stars. He’s a grunt. You need to research some of his interviews on YT. From nearly 20 years of Democrats financial games and PC 🐃💩 our military is being outpaced by China. Peace through strength works. Through the 80s it helped bring down the USSR in the 90s. Hegseth is about unclogging military of PC crap and DEI. Defense contractors are very upset about this pick. Ya know why? He’s not likely to just rubber stamp weapons projects and budgets so they can stay fat and happy. Watch his interviews. You’ll be surprised. And readiness to fight isn’t the same as willingness to fight for any justification.

[@SketchPLAY1]

I think he was specifically talking about defensive side of the military as in protecting our borders, not necessarily going into another country to start a war. Of course I can be mistaken.

[@BinkyTheToaster]

5:18 - I don't disagree, he does sound like a warhawk, but he's not necessarily wrong. Munition reserves are at an all-time low, mostly due to the Ukraine "gifts" but that said, there are plenty of ways to refactor (and likely reduce) the existing budget to achieve both goals of recovering defensive capability and funding it by shutting down most of the foreign bases we have.

[@NdxtremePro]

TBF to this General, he was talking about replacing old systems, not building up systems. And in this tech age, a decade old tech can absolutely cost American lives. So, I am in favor of protecting our troops with the best we can. He is probably right about the ossification of the Pentagon as well. They have played by the same play book for decades, so it makes sense they may in fact be hampered by the unexpected. However, I think we could get much more bang for our buck than what we do currently. We need to get companies that are producing substandard equipment out of the supply chain, and yes that means you Boeing, until they can show they have solved said issues. We should have hard cutoffs for the amount we are willing to spend on a new tech, so if it goes over the original budget, the company has to complete no matter what , and the US will cut off adding funds to to like 10% more at most, instead of million dollar projects costing billions. It will cost something to end the wars in Ukraine and Israel. I want that cost to not be human lives, and then after that to be as cheap and effective as possible. We do have to keep our defenses strong in the face of China and others, we are currently the world police and we all benefit from that with shipping lanes that afford us the world as our marketplace, and the safety of our members, such as you, to travel world wide. That has both a cost and a value. I am not an isolationist or a noninterventionist. I am, however, a don'[t start new wars unless it is necessary. And there are wars that are necessary. Let's say a large group of Americans were taken hostage in Iran, it would be worth risking war to get those people back.

[@Ridewise704]

I enjoy your common sense approach .... hope you grow here

[@AshBrooks-qg2gc]

He is speaking like he is from the military industrial complex.

[@PamelaAMuth]

The defense of our country must be strong to prevent wars, NOT Star wars. 🇺🇸

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

Countdown until the calls to charge him with violating the Logan Act start…

[@suzannesimmons484]

John Kerry talked to the Iranians during Trump's first term. Of course, hypocrisy was never something the left ever felt embarrassed by or shrank from participating in.

[@DeeJay_USA]

im all for spending money on defense and increasing recruitment. we need to rebuild and revitalize our shipyard capabilities, open up competitive bidding from smaller contractors who can provide us with quality and innovative solutions. That said we need to stop intervening in every conflict globally and concentrate on the homeland.

[@stevenallsup3335]

President Trump will bring peace again.

[@onlyyashuasaves123]

they cry Peace Peace when there is no Peace

[@branflakes8038]

Transparency is key!

[@eliahdayton3448]

What a wild ride these next few years are going to be.

[@nopes1776]

That's an understatement, people don't have a clue what's actually coming. At first get ready for martial law in certain states to get rid of the illegals, then the Epstein Diddy stuff, then we get to watch for the Democrats treason cases. The deep state isn't just going to roll over.

[@brianloveless2717]

If he can get the hostility calmed down then I don’t care who he is.

[@Tactical-Rookie]

This guy lost me when he said some other nation was out pacing our military. Not just some other nation but china as if he didn’t see Russia struggling with Ukraine.

[@fortigan2174]

I'm always in favor of talking instead of fighting. If Musk can get a feel for where these people are at and relay that to Trump, that's a good thing. Those talks must happen and any effort that helps facilitate that is beneficial. Our defense budget is only roughly 3% of our GDP. It has been MUCH higher in the past. We don't need more or less %, we just need it dedicated to better things. That being said, an economic revival would increase our GDP, which (if the % stays the same) would increase our defense budget along with it.

[@mach1116]

8:55 Elon Musk did not travel to Iran.

[@BrianYates-ue8hf]

This is just a warm-up for Musk to take a seat in the administration

[@CosmicFlame420]

Good for him. Wonderfil news!

[@stevenallsup3335]

John Kerry does this..

[@TheLittleSpoon1982]

Let’s be honest here, we haven’t had a president for a couple years now. He’s filling in for the absent one we have now a little early.

[@gh00stbeard]

I understand. But, he could be talking about StarLink and SpaceX business ventures within Iran. So, until I hear otherwise I will reserve judgment.

[@fastwheels195]

The last thing I want to see is another war. That said we do need to spend more on our defense. Our ICBM's are very outdated and the military is working to replace them and that program is delayed costing more. Then there is the next generation fighter to replace the F-22 has had to be shelved because of the cost over runs on the ICBM program. We are also working in a new bomber and if you dont think we need that just look at the B-52. She is still flying missions with crews that could be the grandchildren of the original crew. We are behind the ball with our naval vessels and seriously outnumbered by China. This is mostly with surface vessels but our submarine fleet is also very low at this point in time. Then there are the wepons systems we took from current use to give to Ukraine to the tune of hundreds of billions. Our strategic reserves of oil have been drained to lower gas prices and it needs to be replenished Then just the numbers of troops we have are very low. We need more boots out there to be prepared to defend the nation. The way to do this is to give the military a better pay raise to make the military more attractive to kids in high school and college. Military bennifits have also been greatly depleted over the decades. At one point both the member and there Dependents were able to use all medical facilities on post to include optometry and dental. The Healthcare for Dependents was covered 100%. Now they need to pay for medical insurance. Then retirement, we use to have full bennifits for our family (spouse) for life. We were allowed to use medical faculties on post for life. None of these bennifits are in existence. Once a retired soldier reached the age of medicare they are kicked out of tricare and forced to take medicare.

[@OKCowgirl]

Thank you for that dose of reality, I am also not a war hawk, quite the contrary, but I have been around long enough and have common sense to understand that this has to be a priority if we have any hope of avoiding major conflicts, peace through strength. Otherwise, the bullies are running things, it’s basic. The people, voters, just have to keep Warhawks out of positions of power, whose knee jerk reaction is military action. Teddy Roosevelt’s US foreign policy of diplomacy “speak softly and carry a big stick” is another case study. He was awarded in 1906, the Nobel Peace Prize for his diplomatic contribution resolving the bloody military conflict between then super powers Russia and Japan.

[@suzannesimmons484]

Yes, peace through strength. Be smart, but be ready. Also, a HUGE shout out for taking care of our veterans. The fact that even one of them is homeless or is being denied healthcare is a total disgrace.

[@Solo-X]

who would stop anyone from seeking peace?

[@robertsmith4681]

All Democrats ever.

[@RileyRunsWithScissors]

⁠@@robertsmith4681 it wasn’t always this way, tho. Democrats used to be the anti-war, anti big corporations and anti big pharma party. They were the party of the little guy, the blue collar worker….but no more. Every so often, our parties kind of flip positions. Just like in the past, democrats were the party of slavery but then they slowly became the party behind the civil rights movement. But they’ve sold out the common man in favor of big corporations, big pharma, foreign wars and foreign interests. They’ve become the party of the elite and left most of us behind. It makes me sad that so many lifelong democrats don’t see it and keep supporting the party that was/is selling them out for money and status.

[@nopes1776]

The deep state, they need to keep humanity separated because United we are strong.

[@stevenallsup3335]

He is sa Bush , General.. Wrong guy for Peace.

[@carbon1479]

6:32 - Please no Dr. Strangelove.

[@mikefritts6690]

I'm ok with elon doing this, I'm skeptic.... but I definitely trust musk .....I have no choice I'm registered rebublican.... I dont vibe with anything on the democratic side,

[@KrystianFractal]

Outsider participating in gov things is superdemocratic. When happens in front of us. Until now it was always behind the scenes. My gov would have 10%seats open for citizens and fair rotation. That 10% would be the future of the party.

[@lordniblickiii]

❤ Jesus loves you very much... Please consider trusting him in your life and build a relationship with him... I hate to say it... but Gods judgment is here. The world calls it climate change... Dont believe their lies.. and please accept the gift from Jesus and be saved my friend 🧡

[@Ludwig123179]

I guess Trump wants a view of the REAL situation. I dont mind :) Anyone can call Iranian ambassador and ask to talk with him ;)

[@themaddgamer2112]

If we don't set ourselves back to the stone age during ww3. Imagine the tech that could come out of it.

[@zackstoner4523]

Trump is like i have so so so much to do in 4 years..... He needs to start negotiations now so when he come into office. He can just close these deals.

[@KarenWarren-bu2bv]

He's a retired General.

[@PamelaAMuth]

Sorry disagree, General Jack Keane once America to be strong. Not a warhawk.

[@BamaGrammy]

🧑‍🦳🐈 Now this is totally out there from the blue, but I noticed that the picture at 1:39 Musk has a warm background that matches him. Sorry this is bad but the dude with the blue tie has a blue background and the guy wearing a purple tie has a matching background. 🆒

[@SpinSurgery]

I think we can spend LESS and still bulk up the military for a "peace through strength" approach. Most of all we need willing personnel more than anything else. Then we need to stop foolishly holding on to ww2 gen warfare machinery which is costly, it's the most lobby captured element of the military industrial complex, and it's just a waste since these huge ships can be taken out by drones. By having MAD in place between nuclear countries, we don't actually see a likely conflict beteeen these nations anyway. Since Vietnam, almost every conflict that became a forever war, was due to asymmetrical warfare being so difficult from the MORE traditional military struggling against guerrilla forces in complex terrain including cities. I can go on but lastly hearing AOC refer to Tulsi Gabbard as "pro war" which is either pure propaganda or a genuine inability to understand the way Tulsi is capable of articulating that she truly understands international politics and uses a realpolitik lens but uses her pragmatic pacifist sensibilities as her guiding principals. Because she can SEE the paths to the most dangerous conflicts, she knows exactly how to avoid them. And her views on SYRIA were actually one of the only decent takes by anyone at the time. So by avoiding conflicts of course we save money and lives. These are things we need to focus on to reform the pentagon, DEF NOT throwing more bloated contracts at the same companies for more things we don't need which only lines the wrong pockets and kills taxpayers.

[@killiansred1000]

I disagree with the man being a war hawk. All he talked about was removing the DEI policy from the military.

[@acurabob1342]

He is a war hawk, and he shouldn't listen to that one!!

[@johickey3158]

Id like to remind everyone that it is illegal in the uk for officials and public servants to meet in private in undisclosed meetings, yet DAVOS happens

[@robertsmith4681]

This is just sour grapes from "the establishment" as they figure out their forever wars toy is getting taken away for good.

[@JR-tr1df]

Try sending him pizza next time 🤔

[@Synthad1]

what has kept us out of many wars is keeping our business in other countries.. Many countries do not invade others (our allies) nor drag us in to a war because they are beholden to us in some way. Saying that we need to get out of other peoples business and just focus on Americans, will inevitably lead us into a large war later down the road. Please study up on the world stage and foreign affairs (and history) before saying 5:37

[@audreyharris7643]

Sounds like we should be better a balancing it then Because a lot of places don't like us but also do And American people have said for years we would be better off saving money time and effort focusing on our selves putting America first

[@Icedxylophone]

Considering that there are a significant amount of countries that hate the US, having a good deterrence in all those regions and top-of-the-line information gathering seems like a no-brainer. There is also China's economic problem and imperialistic tendencies that should be worrying if the US pulls back. If Taiwan is taken, the chip manufacturing will cause a massive issue for US and their allies. I think the big thing for the US is to spend its money wisely and be effective diplomatically. If you are only seen as a bulldozer, bully and a murdering machine, you won't win hearts and minds, which I think you desperately do both domestically and abroad. Linked with that, I think Iran has some good voices that could turn that country around with the right backing, and a diplomatic mission with the other Arab countries would make a massive difference. If Elon Musk can build up good will through getting Starlink all over Iran or talk about other kinds of trade, I'm all for it.

[@billolsen4360]

The Ayatollahs are scared!

[@brianyaniro4797]

Didn't trump abandon the agreement for Iran to not develop nukes because it had Obama's name on it?

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

No

[@OKCowgirl]

Definitely not, it was the opposite, just like with Biden.

[@brianyaniro4797]

@@OKCowgirl it was the opposite? So Obama abandoned the agreement because it had trump's name on it?

[@OKCowgirl]

Trump didn’t abandon the Iran agreement because it was Obama’s, he abandoned it because it didn’t deter Iran from their nuclear ambitions. Biden’s policies allowed Iran to fund proxies but I am not trying to convince you of anything. So, we just don’t agree, it’s a complicated region and very problematic.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

@@OKCowgirl Very well put. And let us not forget the pallets of various currencies that Pres. Obama secretly flew to Iran in military planes in the middle of the night. $400 million I think it was - in his last year in office. There's another reason Trump pulled out of it. The story about the money was first printed by the Wall Street Journal and later also reported by other news agencies. It's not misinformation, YT.

[@usrIO30581l]

Go Iran defend your country from Elon musk zios.

[@lordniblickiii]

GOD bless Israel 🇮🇱

[@austinbevis4266]

I love Elon, but he’s doing too much. This is getting disturbing. We have to reign Elon in a bit when it comes to this diplomacy stuff

[@Melissamines-o2j]

The richest getting richer and making the poor poor

[@ShaggyTheClown17]

Doesn't matter how rich you are, you still leave a pile of raw meat behind when you leave... n we can't take it with us, what one poor man has, a rich man can only wish they could buy. So it's good to count your blessings.

[@sirdigbychickencaesar71]

lets be real musk would do better in a meeting with a world leaders then most politicians also the world is basically at war, any leader worth their salt will have to talk about war at the moment. so the war hawk comment is kinda dumb my guy

[@samhilton4173]

Why have you blocked me from commenting on most of your videos?

[@jillnagel1962]

Borrow money

[@RobertSimpson-b2j]

They do that all the time. Like when bill Richardson went around the world trying to get hostages"unofficially"