Aftermath of China visit has results coming in

Brian Kilmeade Show2h 2mMay 18, 2026

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The U.S. has quietly won the geopolitical game by isolating China’s allies and dismantling its global influence—not through grand declarations, but through coordinated, behind-the-scenes actions that have reshaped the balance of power. While China secured immediate economic wins like a $20 billion Boeing deal and resumed poultry exports, the real victory lies in the strategic encirclement of Beijing: the CIA’s covert mission to Cuba, Pakistan’s deployment of 8,000 troops to Saudi Arabia, and the weakening of Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities have created a new axis of regional stability. This shift isn’t just tactical—it’s existential. The Supreme Court’s landmark ruling against race-based gerrymandering in Louisiana could shift 30–40 House seats to Republicans by 2028, fundamentally altering the political landscape. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party faces a reckoning: its embrace of anti-Israel rhetoric and silence on atrocities in Syria, Sudan, and Nigeria reveal a dangerous double standard that many now label as anti-Semitic, alienating Jewish voters and undermining national unity. The U.S. is not just reacting—it’s reasserting dominance through military readiness, technological innovation, and strategic alliances. At the heart of America’s resurgence is a battle for technological sovereignty, particularly in rare earth minerals. China controls 90% of global processing and 70% of resources, giving it leverage over defense systems and consumer electronics.

Key Takeaways
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The U.S. is isolating China’s global allies through covert operations and regional military deployments, weakening Beijing’s influence.

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Pakistan’s 8,000-troop deployment to Saudi Arabia signals a strategic pivot against Iran, not mediation.

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Iran’s nuclear program has been significantly set back, and its missile and naval capabilities degraded through targeted U.S. actions.

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Race-based gerrymandering is unconstitutional—Supreme Court ruling could shift 30–40 House seats to Republicans by 2028.

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China controls 90% of rare earth processing and 70% of resources, creating a critical vulnerability in U.S. defense and tech sectors.

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China Visit: Tangible Gains or Strategic Retreat?

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Iran: The Path to Military Action

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Pakistan’s Role in the Gulf Crisis

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Democratic Party’s Anti-Israel Shift

The new litmus test on the left is: Do you promise not to sell arms to Israel? That’s how far the party has gone.

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Brian Kilmeade

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Lawrence JonesFarley WeissLinda McMahonMolly HemingwayChip RoyJulian EpsteinJulianLippy Sternheim
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