{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Did Vance OPPOSE THE WAR? Leaks Emerge, but WHY?!?!","description":"Join our FREE three day activation series and learn how to turn your energy and outrage into action: https:\/\/bit.ly\/4tLQCSP In this episode, we unpack major developments surrounding the war in Iran and the growing political fractures inside the Trump administration. A new report suggests JD Vance attempted to oppose the war internally, raising questions about whether he is now trying to distance himself from a deeply unpopular conflict as the political fallout intensifies. As gas prices surge, markets react, and American casualties rise, the administration appears increasingly cornered\u2014with no clear strategy for ending the war and mounting public anger at home. We also examine troubling new reporting about dark money operations targeting progressive congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh in Illinois. According to a breaking investigation, anonymous groups have been offering payments to left-leaning social media influencers to post scripted criticism of her campaign. The story raises urgent questions about the role of money in political influencing, the vulnerability of online political media, and how outside interests may attempt to shape Democratic primaries by boosting centrist candidates over progressive challengers. The episode also covers the broader geopolitical fallout from the Iran war, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on oil tankers, rising global energy costs, and growing instability in the region. We also look at new revelations from the DOGE lawsuits, where deposition testimony shows federal grants being cut based on ChatGPT-generated lists targeting programs labeled as \u201cDEI,\u201d revealing disturbing decision-making inside the administration. Taken together, the stories in this episode highlight a political moment defined by disinformation, dark money influence, and escalating global instability\u2014all unfolding in real time. Key takeaways: Why reports about JD Vance opposing the Iran war may signal political maneuvering ahead of the 2028 election The growing fractures within MAGA media and the Trump coalition over the war How dark money groups are allegedly paying influencers to attack progressive candidate Kat Abughazaleh Why social media political commentary should be approached with caution during election cycles The global economic consequences of the Strait of Hormuz effectively shutting down Rising U.S. casualties and the lack of any clear exit strategy from the Iran conflict What newly released DOGE deposition testimony reveals about cuts to education and medical grants How AI tools like ChatGPT were reportedly used to justify eliminating programs tied to DEI initiatives And don\u2019t forget to support the show by becoming a paid subscriber at patreon.com\/resistancelive. Ask questions, join weekly bonus broadcasts, and more! Join me on Patreon at patreon.com\/resistancelive. ","author_name":"Resistance Live","author_url":"http:\/\/resistancelive.libsyn.com\/website","html":"