America’s Decline is Worse Than You Think (video commentary)

06/06/2026

The wars in Ukraine and Iran are reshaping the way the world views America’s global power (military and otherwise). The reasons are obvious…to those living outside of the United States. But among Americans, most aren’t even aware that this conversation is going on. In this video I bring together a wide swathe of data and topics, from Ukraine, to Iran, to Afghanistan, to Iraq, to Vietnam, and more, talking about how America has begun to reveal its greatest weakness more and more with each passing year. It means that while America controls objectively powerful military force, there’s a genuine question mark as to America’s willingness to actually use that force to achieve its objectives. From Bush, to Obama, to Donald Trump, this is an issue that spans more than just one presidency – it’s a systemic problem that America needs to recognize before its too late.