Episode 2 Recap: Pax Americana with Julie Roginsky
Thank you to everyone who tuned in to our latest episode of Pax Americana!
Julie Roginsky and I delved into some of the biggest Russia-related developments this week and how they intersect with the U.S. and Europe. If you missed it, here’s a recap of what we covered:
Show Notes
American soldiers missing in Lithuania — Four U.S. soldiers went missing during a training mission near Lithuania’s border with Belarus—a serious incident raising immediate security concerns. When asked by reporters Wednesday evening if he had been briefed, Trump responded: “No, I haven’t.”
Source: CNN
SignalGate — Trump’s senior officials leaked war plans in a Signal chat that included a journalist. This isn’t just reckless—it’s a national security crisis. Source: The Atlantic
Witkoff in Moscow — Steve Witkoff was in Moscow when he was added to the now-infamous Signal chat planning a strike on the Houthis. Dangerous. Reckless and Completely Incompetent.
Der Spiegel uncovers major security breach — Phone numbers, emails, passwords, and active Signal/WhatsApp accounts tied to top Trump officials—Hegseth, Waltz, and Gabbard—were exposed using leaked data and commercial people search tools. Source: Der Spiegel
Trump Officials Left Venmo Friends List Public — National Security Adviser Mike Waltz—and other top Trump officials like Susie Wiles—left their Venmo friend lists public, exposing hundreds of contacts tied to the infamous Signal chat. After WIRED reached out, the accounts were set to private. Source: WIRED
US Allies Alarmed by Signal Chat Leak — A leaked Signal group chat between top Trump officials discussing planned strikes on the Houthis has rattled U.S. allies. European diplomats called it “scary” and “reckless,” with security experts warning it shows a stunning disregard for protocol. Adding insult, U.S. officials mocked Europe— Vance griped about “bailing out” allies, while Defense Secretary Hegseth slammed “pathetic freeloading.”
Source: Military Times and Associated Press
White House Adds Starlink Wi-Fi—Experts Warn of Security Risks — Trump has installed Musk’s Starlink Wi-Fi in the White House, raising alarms among cybersecurity experts. The rushed move bypasses normal federal IT protocols and sets a dangerous precedent for network security and oversight. Source: WIRED
This is just the beginning. Each week on Pax Americana, we’ll expose Russia’s playbook and its dangerous intersections with U.S. politics. We’ll break down:
Updates on Russia’s genocidal war in Ukraine
Russia’s latest news and moves
The latest on Moscow’s hybrid warfare tactics in the U.S. and Europe
Sanctions, corruption, and Kremlin networks
Disinformation and malign influence operations
Tactics that Trump is using in the U.S. mirroring Russia’s system—politicizing law enforcement; attacking the press, universities, protesters, and opposition— and turning institutions into tools to consolidate power.
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