Ep. 2759 Marjorie Taylor Greene and Joe Kent Honor Ron Paul

In this episode of The Tom Woods Show, host Tom Woods welcomes Daniel McAdams, executive director of the Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, to discuss a recent high-profile conference honoring Ron Paul that featured controversial yet principled figures Marjorie Taylor Greene and Joe Kent. The event, held amid escalating U.S. foreign policy tensions, spotlighted Kent’s courageous resignation from the National Counterterrorism Center over disagreements with the Trump administration’s Middle East policies, particularly regarding Israel’s outsized influence in Washington. Woods and McAdams reflect on Kent’s calm demeanor and principled stand, contrasting it with the intense backlash he faced from establishment figures. They also analyze the growing openness in public discourse about Israel’s role in U.S. foreign policy, exemplified by Miriam Adelson’s evasive response to a question about her political influence. The conversation turns to Robert Pape, a scholar whose research on suicide terrorism challenged conventional narratives, and his reemergence as a voice for strategic withdrawal from endless wars. The episode also highlights the grassroots campaign for Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massey, portrayed as a rare independent voice in Congress, whose underdog primary race against billionaire-backed opponents is framed as a pivotal moment for American political integrity. The hosts emphasize the importance of in-person gatherings for building trust and meaningful connections in an increasingly digital and artificial world.