Trump, Propaganda, and the Shifting Geopolitical Game – with Dr. Yvonne Ridley

In this compelling episode of Views4You, award-winning journalist and political analyst Dr. Yvonne Ridley offers sharp insights into the geopolitical climate surrounding Trump’s inauguration, the tactics of Western propaganda, and the danger of imperial narratives. With her signature clarity, Ridley breaks down media manipulation, America’s global double standards, and how leaders like Trump and Netanyahu leverage chaos to reshape international power dynamics.

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Theatrics and Spectacle: Trump’s Inauguration as a Global Message

Dr. Ridley starts by painting the picture of Trump’s inauguration as a carefully staged spectacle, designed to project strength and disrupt norms. The arrival of military jets, a looming nationalist tone, and Bannon’s behind-the-scenes strategy suggest a well-orchestrated effort to inject populist adrenaline into U.S. politics.

“It was theater—plain and simple,” Ridley remarks. “The message was: America is back, on its own terms.”

A Propaganda Revival: Western Media, Fake News, and Manufactured Consent

One of the central themes in this episode is media manipulation. Dr. Ridley takes aim at the resurgence of Cold War-style propaganda, where truth is buried beneath layers of agenda-driven coverage.

“The mainstream media has become an echo chamber for power. Journalistic integrity is sacrificed for access.”

She warns of how journalists are labeled ‘useful idiots’ if they challenge dominant narratives, particularly around issues like NATO, Israel, or U.S. militarism.

Israel’s Strategic Moves: From Settlements to Soft Power

Dr. Ridley discusses how Israel’s geopolitical maneuvering has become emboldened, especially under Netanyahu’s leadership. The expansion of illegal settlements, normalization with Arab states, and rebranding of the Israeli Defense Forces are all highlighted as part of a long-term soft-power strategy.

“They’ve shifted from aggression to assimilation—normalizing apartheid under the guise of diplomacy.”

U.S. Double Standards: Who’s a Terrorist?

This episode doesn’t shy away from tackling America’s foreign policy hypocrisy. Ridley criticizes how the U.S. condemns violence selectively—labeling groups as “terrorists” when convenient, while arming similar actors elsewhere.

“The U.S. was happy to support extremists in Syria, while calling Palestinians terrorists for resisting occupation.”

She highlights the dangers of such hypocrisy, especially when combined with rising Islamophobia and xenophobic populism at home.

Muslim Ban and the “War on Islam”

Ridley describes the Muslim Ban not as policy, but as a propaganda tool to deepen divisions. Drawing on her own experience with Western media and government messaging, she emphasizes how such policies aren’t just about immigration—they are ideological weapons.

“This was not about security—it was about scapegoating Muslims and reshaping the identity of the ‘enemy.’”

Britain’s Role and Western Decline

Dr. Ridley also brings the conversation back to Europe, particularly the UK’s complicity in U.S. imperialism. She critiques Britain’s “follow-the-leader” approach toward Washington, even when it undermines democratic values and international law.

Final Thoughts: Wake Up, Speak Out

Dr. Ridley’s core message is clear: Don’t be fooled by political theater. Citizens must demand accountability, challenge propaganda, and refuse to be silenced by fear.

“If we remain silent, we become complicit.”

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Dr. Yvonne Ridley, Donald Trump, Muslim Ban, Trump inauguration, Western propaganda, Israel settlements, media bias, NATO, U.S. foreign policy, fake news, Islamophobia, Zionism, geopolitical analysis, Bannon strategy, imperial narratives, media echo chamber, Netanyahu politics

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