'THIS IS PERSONAL': US service members killed in Jordan drone strike, DOD says
Summary
TLDRIn a recent interview, retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg, a former national security adviser to Vice President Mike Pence and a Fox News contributor, discusses the significant escalation in tensions due to attacks on American forces. Highlighting the importance of a strong and targeted response, Kellogg echoes President Trump's stance that attacking Americans warrants severe repercussions. He advocates for striking hard against Iranian targets, emphasizing the necessity of changing the normalization of hostile acts in the Middle East. Kellogg stresses the importance of solidarity among allies and the potential implications of the U.S. response on global perceptions, especially from adversaries like China and Russia.
Takeaways
- 😳 This is a very significant and concerning turn of events after 3 Americans were killed
- 😠 The attackers' lives are forfeit according to President Trump's past statements
- 😤 The attacks were expected given the normalization of activities in the region
- 😡 Iran-backed groups are responsible for many attacks on US forces
- 😠 The Biden administration can't pull punches anymore and has to respond strongly
- 🔨 A hard strike is needed against Iranian targets beyond tit-for-tat
- 💥 The Pentagon will provide options for striking facilities, troops, etc.
- 😤 Normalization led to accepting attacks, so changing the dynamic is hard now
- 🇺🇸 This is a chance for Biden to make a strong statement watched by allies and adversaries
- 👀 China is watching the US response to gauge further aggression
Q & A
What precipitated this escalation of events?
-The killing of 3 American service members by an Iranian drone attack.
Who does General Kellogg believe is responsible for the attack?
-General Kellogg believes Iran is responsible, either directly or through proxies like Hezbollah.
What options does the US have for responding to the attack?
-According to General Kellogg, the US could launch strikes against Iranian military facilities, leadership, or drone manufacturing sites.
What is the concern around the US's past responses?
-General Kellogg is concerned the US has normalized attacks in the region by not responding forcefully enough in the past.
Why does the response need to be significant?
-To reset expectations and deter future attacks by clearly showing the US will retaliate against any attack on its forces.
What role do US allies play?
-The US is taking the lead but will likely coordinate with allies like France, the UK, and Italy.
How are China and other adversaries viewing the situation?
-They are watching the US response closely to gauge resolve and whether aggression will be tolerated.
What message can the US send with its response?
-The US can demonstrate it will not accept attacks on its troops and will retaliate disproportionately.
What precedent does this set?
-The US response will likely shape expectations around retaliation for any future attacks in the region.
What are the risks of inaction?
-According to General Kellogg, further aggression and attacks if the response is seen as weak.
Outlines
😡Analyst Provides Overview of Recent Attack Killing U.S. Troops in Syria
General Kellogg discusses the recent attack and deaths of 3 U.S. troops in Syria, calling it a significant escalation. He says the U.S. expected this after increased attacks in the Middle East. He believes the Biden administration must now respond strongly against Iran, which he sees as responsible.
😤Analyst Calls for Strong Military Response and Action Against Iran
General Kellogg strongly advocates for a tough U.S. military response and escalation against Iran, saying they cannot show weakness. He suggests striking hard at Iranian targets and personnel in response to the killing of American troops.
🤔Analyst Discusses U.S. Allies and Adversaries Watching For Response
General Kellogg says the U.S. response will be watched closely by allies and adversaries. He believes a strong U.S. response is needed to avoid further aggression from Iran and others. He wants allies on board but says the U.S. should lead.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡escalation
💡retaliation
💡normalization
💡deterrence
💡adversaries
💡strikes
💡allies
💡leadership
💡interests
💡force
Highlights
This is very, very significant with three dead Americans killed by drones.
If you attack an American your life is forfeit, according to President Trump.
Anyone who did not see this attack coming is a fool in national security.
Normalization of attacks on U.S. forces made this escalation inevitable.
Biden's administration has pulled its punches, now his hand is forced.
Must strike Iran hard in response, more than tit-for-tat.
Could target Iranian personnel, facilities, drones, or naval bases.
If they don't strike hard, they are making a big mistake.
Allies should join U.S. response, but this is an American issue.
China and Russia watching U.S. response closely.
Need strong response or risk further aggression.
Chance for Biden to make strong statement to world.
Adversaries watching if U.S. accepts attacks as normal.
Weak response risks emboldening enemies.
Must show attacks have consequences.
Transcripts
FEARED BECAUSE OF THIS.
TREY, THANK YOU.
ARTHEL: ERIC, RETIRED LIEUTENANT
GENERAL KEITH KELLOGG IS WITH
THIS IS A FORM OF NATIONAL
SECURITY ADVISER TO VICE
PRESIDENT MIKE PENCE.
ALSO A FOX NEWS CONTRIBUTOR.
GENERAL KELLOGG, THIS IS VERY
CONCERNING.
THIS NEW TURN OF EVENTS.
THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF CANNOT
LAYOUT HAS SPECIFIC PLANS BUT HE
HAS TO TAKE A SERIOUS AND
TARGETED RESPONSIBLE.
RESPONSE.SO WHAT MIGHT THE MILIY
LOOK LIKE AND HOW MANY OPTIONS
WE HAVE?
>> ARTHEL, THANK YOU FOR HAVING
ME.
THIS IS VERY, VERY SIGNIFICANT.
WITH THREE DAEDALUS 25 VOTED
THAT WE KNOW IT IS A SIGNIFICANT
ESCALATION.
I GO BACK TO WHAT PRESIDENT
TRUMP SAID IN THE STATE OF THE
UNION AND IN JANUARY OF 2020
WHEN HE SAID VERY CLEARLY IF YOU
ATTACK AN AMERICAN YOUR LIFE IS
FORFEIT.
WE JUST HAD AMERICANS KILLED AND
FRANKLY ANYBODY WHO DID NOT SEE
THIS COMING I NATIONAL SECURITY
IS A FOOL.
WE KNEW IT WAS GOING TO HAPPEN
WITH THE AMOUNT OF ATTACKS THAT
HAVE BEEN HAPPENING.
WE WERE DODGING A BULLET WE WERE
GETTING LUCKY.
IT WAS CAUSED PRIMARILY BECAUSE
OF OUR NORMALIZATION OF
ACTIVITIES.
IT'S KIND OF OKAY TO ATTACK
FORCES IN THE MIDDLE EAST.
IT IS OKAY TO SHOOT MISSILES IN
THE RED TO SEE IT IS OKAY FOR
CHINA TO GET INVOLVED WITH IRAN
AND SAUDI ARABIA CONDUCTING
PEACE WE TAKE A STEP BACK.
NOW THE PRESIDENT'S HAND,
PRESIDENT BIDEN'S HAND IS FORCED
FOR JUST A FEW BLOCKS IN HERE IN
THE WHITE HOUSE CONFLICT IN THE
SITUATION ROOM I'M SURE THE
THINKING WHAT THEY HAVE TO DO
THEY'RE GOING TO HAVE TO DO IT
TEDDY ROOSEVELT SAID ARE 26 THE
PRESIDENT WHEN YOU STRIKE, YOU
STRIKE HARDER.
HE IS THE ONE WHO SAID SPEAK
SOFTLY BUT CARRY A BIG STICK I
DO NOT BELIEVE ARTHEL THEY'VE
GOT ANY OPTION BUT TO GO INTO
IRAN AND ATTACK IRANIAN TARGETS
AS TREY SAID A MINUTE AGO ALL OF
THESE ATTACKS ON AMERICAN FORCES
IN THE MIDDLE EAST BE IT
HOUTHIS, HEZBOLLAH, THEY ARE A
IRANIAN BACKED THIS
ADMINISTRATION HAS PULLED IT'S A
PUNCHERS IT CANNOT DO THAT
ANYMORE HAS TO MAKE A HARD
STRIKE.
HERE'S THE PROBLEM WE HAVE HAD
WITH NORMALIZATION.
WHEN YOU NORMALIZE ACTIVITIES
YOU ACCEPT WHAT'S GOING ON.
NOW CHANGING THAT DYNAMIC IS
REALLY HARD YOU CANNOT JUST GO
TIT FOR TAT YOU HAVE TO GO
WHAT'S CALLED THE ESCALATION OF
THE LATTER MAKE A SIGNIFICANT
STRIKE BE IT ON PEOPLE,
FACILITIES, TROOPS ON THE FIELD
WITH THE IRANIANS AND HAS TO BE
SOMETHING THE PENTAGON IS GOING
TO COME UP WITH OPTIONS GOING TO
DECIDE WHERE THEY WANT TO GO BUT
MY CONCERN IS THIS
ADMINISTRATION IS GOING TO TAKE
THE HARD OPTION IT NEEDS TO TAKE
AND STRIKE HARD AGAINST THE
IRANIANS DOES THAT MEAN
PERSONNEL?
SHORT COULDN'T MEAN EVERYTHING
GOING AFTER THE CURRENT LEADER
OF THE FORCE OR THE CURRENT
LEADER OR GOING AFTER FACILITIES
THAT BUILD THE DRONES WITHIN
IRAN, TAKE OUT THEIR NAVAL
FACILITIES.
THEY ARE GOING TO HAVE TO MAKE
THOSE DECISIONS THAT THEY DON'T
STRIKE HARD THEY'RE MAKING A BIG
MISTAKE I BELIEVE WILL SEE A
REPEAT OF THIS IN THE FUTURE.
>> HAS MADE THIS PERSONAL.
AND SO THE RESPONSE HAS TO BE
PERSONAL.
WHAT I DO ASK IS WHAT ABOUT OUR
ALLIES IN THE REGION?
WHO IS ON BOARD AND WHAT IS THE
CURRENT COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
ALLIED FORCES?
QUICKSET IS A GREAT QUESTION AND
YOU NEED TO BRING YOUR ALLIES
ALONG.
BUT THIS IS AN AMERICAN ISSUE
THEY HAVE KILLED AMERICANS AND
AS YOU JUST SAID THIS IS
PERSONAL AND WE SHOULD DELETE IF
YOU WANT TO COME WITH THIS COME
ON WITH US IF YOU DON'T WE WERE
MEMBER WHO CAME WITH US AND WHO
DIDN'T.
THIS IS ONE OF THOSE CHALLENGES
YOU HAVE AS AMERICANS WE CAN'T
TELL US GET ON THE SAME BOAT AND
ROWED TOGETHER OH NOTE THIS IS
OUR LEAD THEY KILLED OUR TROOPS
WE ARE GOING TO RESPOND.
GOING TO BE THERE BE THERE FOR
THEIR REACHING OUT TO THEM I'M
SURE THE REACHING OUT TO THE
FRENCH THE BRITS AND ITALIANS
AND EVERYBODY ELSE THIS IS OUR
LEAD AND MIGHT TAKE TO THE
ALLIED IS YOU BETTER GET ON
BOARD BECAUSE I WILL MEMBER
QUITE CLEARLY WHO WAS WITH ME
AND WHO IS NOT WITH ME WHEN WE
HAVE TO MAKE THIS RESPONSE.
IF I ABSOLUTELY COULD GIVE ME
3040 SECONDS ON THIS A PRETTY
GOT PUT IN STANDBY YOU GOT
JINPING STANDING BY.
WHAT ARE THEY WATCHING FOR?
>> GREAT QUESTION.
THEY ARE WATCHING OUR RESPONSE
THEY'RE GOING TO KEY OFF OUR
RESPONSE THAT'S THE REASON IS
VERY CONCERNED ABOUT
NORMALIZATION BECAUSE IT KIND OF
ACCEPTED EVERYTHING.
THEY KNEW THEY COULD PUSH AND
PUSH HARD FOR THE GOING TO SEE
WHAT OUR RESPONSE IS GOING TO BE
AND IF IT IS NOT A STRONG
RESPONSE WE ARE OPENING UP
OURSELVES TO FURTHER AGGRESSION
BY THE IRANIANS OR ANYBODY ELSE
IN THE REGION.
THIS IS A CHANCE FOR THE NINE
STATES OF AMERICA, FOR PRESENT
BIDEN TO MAKE A STRONG STATEMENT
THEY ARE WATCHING ALLIES ARE
WATCHING ADVERSARIES ARE
WATCHING.
ERIC: GENERAL KEITH KELLOGG A
THANK YOU VERY MUCH WO
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