Trump Is Bringing China to Its Knees, He’s Using Russia to Do It: Carl Higbie [WATCH]

A discussion between commentator Carl Higbie and Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., focused on U.S. foreign policy toward Russia and China, highlighting disagreements over strategy and the broader geopolitical balance involving the two nations.

The exchange included remarks from Bacon raising concerns about what he views as insufficient attention to Russia in current national security strategy documents.

Bacon argued that the administration’s approach appears to devote far more attention to Europe while minimizing Russia’s role as a threat.

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“There’s like a moral blindness in this administration when it comes to Russia, and you see it in the NDS with one line on Russia, one line, whole page is on Europe and attacking Europe or criticizing Europe, and one sentence on Russia. It just bothers me,” Bacon said.

Bacon, a Republican congressman from Nebraska and a former Air Force brigadier general, has served in Congress since 2017 and sits on the House Armed Services Committee, where he frequently comments on military readiness and national security issues.

Higbie responded by defending President Donald Trump’s approach to Russia, arguing that critics misunderstand the strategic calculations behind the policy.

Higbie said reactions from some Republicans and critics on the left reflect a lack of understanding of how global economic alliances could shift.

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“You also may have noticed Trump’s being a lot nicer to Russia and the left. And of course, the RINOs are spazzing out, proving pretty much how illiterate they are on foreign policy,” Higbie said.

According to Higbie, Russia’s economic position following international sanctions has created incentives for Moscow to return to global markets, which he argued could influence the broader balance between Russia and China.

“Why? Why Don because Russia wants back in the global trade market after being sanctioned at the Yin Yang because of their Ukraine invasion. And to people like representative Don Bacon over there, who’s a Republican, a bit concerning that he was also a senior military officer. First, we don’t need Europe. That’s why he’s criticizing them. Second, the reason Trump is being nicer to Russia is because and China’s freaking out about this. Russia is now willing to start trading on the US dollar again, and not in the BRICS currency, to join the global market. This would absolutely spell the end of China as we know it. Russia is the last piece of the puzzle to bring China to its knees,” Higbie said.

Higbie continued by arguing that a renewed economic relationship between Russia and Western markets could shift global alliances and weaken China’s influence.

“And we don’t actually have a problem with what we shouldn’t have a problem with Russian values. They’re people Putin’s a Cold War relic, but beyond the Neo cons and what they want you to believe, because they want to keep sending unaccountable money to Ukraine. We should actually have a relationship with Russia. Very similar values amongst the people,” Higbie said.

Higbie also pointed to economic considerations at home, referencing energy prices and political messaging surrounding the issue.

“And Trump is willing to gamble 30 cents more at a gallon at the pump for like, a few weeks to do that again, trust the guy. Oil is still remarkably cheaper right now than it was under Joe Biden,” Higbie said.

The discussion then shifted to military developments involving Iran and China.

Higbie argued that recent U.S. military action had demonstrated American capabilities and sent a message to Beijing about the balance of military power.

“But here’s the other side that’s not entirely public yet. What’s China doing right now? They already know they’re not in a position to do anything militarily against us. Opponents of the Iran strike are whining that we’re depleting our munition reserves. Well, not nearly as much as China’s depleted theirs,” Higbie said.

Higbie added that the strike had broader implications for China’s military posture and its overseas deployments.

“This attack showed China two things. One, our military is way stronger than they thought. And two, China had put a lot of their air defenses, a lot of their resources and weaponry in Venezuela and Iran, and we took it out in a day. The smoke screen of the military might of China was decimated in the first 20 hours of this campaign,” Higbie said.

He concluded by describing what he believes Chinese leadership may be thinking following the events.

“And they’re thinking to themselves over there. Mr. Xi Jinping saying, Oh man, we calculated this one wrong,” Higbie said.

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