Retired U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson joins Jimmy to discuss the U.S. decision to withdraw forces from Iraq after more than two decades and argues that American military deployments in the region have repeatedly produced unintended consequences. Wilkerson attributes the withdrawal partly to attacks and casualties affecting U.S. personnel and support assets, while adding that the United States lacks sufficient forces to protect its personnel across the region and that the broader conflict with Iran has made those deployments increasingly vulnerable. The conversation then expands into criticism of Pentagon leadership, including Wilkerson’s claims about changes among senior military officers, religious policy under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, U.S. involvement in Iraq and Syria, and the historical consequences of the Iraq War, while several claims about covert operations and regional military developments are presented as Wilkerson’s assertions. The segment concludes with discussion of Iraq’s relationship with Iran, the region’s oil resources, the consequences of U.S. interventions, and Wilkerson’s concern that Israeli military operations could potentially expand toward Damascus and create a confrontation involving Turkey. Get the kit built specifically for my audience. Go to http://jimmydoregold.com or call 800-628-GOLD Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACC