Jake Broe Doesn’t Want to Wrestle the Pig When He Says: “Trump Is, At Best, Like Neville Chamberlain”—But NATO and Ukraine Don’t Have the Same Luxury
- john raymond
- Aug 10
- 4 min read
So In This Article, We Are Going to Wrestle the Fucking Pig to the Ground and Call It Like It Is...
Jake Broe’s most recent commentary on Trump’s foreign policy offers a phrase that, though seemingly neutral, subtly conceals an unsettling truth: “At best, Trump is like Neville Chamberlain.”
While Jake’s framing appears to stop at the suggestion that Trump is a fool, there’s a significant, unspoken acknowledgment embedded in that phrase—Jake knows damn well that Trump is likely far more than just wrong.
Jake’s “at best” remark is a coded message, a quiet acceptance that Trump’s actions are likely not the result of naivety alone. Instead, they are part of a far more insidious agenda—one that aligns directly with Putin’s long-term goals.
It is time to wrestle this insidious pig to the ground, because Ukraine doesn’t have the luxury of merely wondering how bad things could get. They’re already living it.
Jake’s reluctance to “wrestle the pig”—to fully confront Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine—comes from a place of prudence. It’s clear he’s hedging. After all, calling Trump out for his role as an active asset in Putin’s regime is a messy, contentious statement, one that holds far-reaching consequences.
The careful distance Jake maintains is understandable; it’s the difference between analyzing the situation from a position of caution and putting one’s reputation on the line with a direct accusation. Jake’s position can be described as playing it safe, using language that allows him to navigate this minefield without triggering the wrath of Trump’s supporters or the ire of a media environment increasingly indifferent to the truth.
But make no mistake: Jake Broe knows exactly what the situation is. His “at best” framing says it all. If Trump were merely a naïve, misguided leader, his actions could be explained as incompetence.
But the reality is far darker. Trump’s foreign policy, particularly his support for Putin, has been fundamentally tied to Putin’s geopolitical vision for years. This isn’t about weak leadership or an overinflated ego; this is about a calculated, sustained alignment with Russia that threatens the very fabric of democracy.
Trump’s latest antics, including the proposed carve-up of Ukraine and his planned meeting with Putin in Alaska, are not only reckless but part of an ongoing betrayal of NATO’s interests and Ukrainian sovereignty.
Jake’s analysis, hints at the core reality: Trump’s behavior is not an accident. It’s not even a misstep. It’s a deliberate strategy aimed at preserving his grip on power—both in the U.S. and in coordination with the Kremlin’s broader ambitions.
Trump’s return to power in January 2025 isn’t a chance for redemption; it’s a continuation of a deeply entangled relationship with Putin. If you examine Trump’s actions through the lens of asymmetric warfare and regime security—frameworks that Jake has yet to fully embrace in his videos—his every move reveals a leader more interested in serving Russian interests than American or NATO concerns.
Take, for example, Trump’s announcements that have sparked fleeting hope in analysts like Jake. In May 2025, Trump promised sanctions on Russia—another “shiny object” that flashed brightly, only to fade quickly into nothingness. Then there was the Graham-Blumenthal bill, which briefly stirred optimism for a unified response, only for Trump’s later rhetoric to completely undercut it.
The 50-day ultimatum followed, a laughable attempt to pressure NATO countries into action, but it ultimately did nothing but embolden Putin. And let’s not forget the farce of proposed arms deals that, despite high-level announcements, remain undelivered.
Finally, Trump’s recent discussions on territorial concessions for Ukraine, a “peace deal” carved from Ukraine’s flesh, proves to be the ultimate insult.
These are not signs of ineptitude—they are intentional moves. Trump’s failure to actually support Ukraine is a direct product of his strategic alignment with Putin. The rhetoric of “peace” and “deal-making” is just a cover for his real objective: breaking NATO’s unity, undermining Ukraine’s sovereignty, and feeding Putin’s insatiable thirst for power.
Jake can frame Trump’s actions as akin to Chamberlain’s appeasement, but the comparison only goes so far. Chamberlain’s appeasement was borne from naivety and an unwillingness to face the full scope of Nazi Germany’s ambitions.
Trump’s behavior, by contrast, is far darker: he knows exactly what he’s doing, and he does it because it serves his own interests and those of his Kremlin masters.
The message to NATO and Ukraine should be clear: hope is not a strategy.
As much as we might wish that Putin could suddenly turn on Trump, this is wishful thinking of the highest order. Putin has used Trump for years, and there’s no indication that this will change anytime soon.
Trump and Putin are two sides of the same authoritarian coin. One doesn’t simply “break” with the other, because they share the same fundamental objective: the erosion of democracy, the destruction of NATO, and the consolidation of power in their hands.
Jake’s cautious “at best” phrasing allows him to maintain plausible deniability, but NATO and Ukraine cannot afford the same luxury. The stakes are too high.
Both must confront the reality of Trump’s betrayal, not with hesitant language, but with a firm, unequivocal understanding that Trump’s actions are part of a larger strategy to dismantle the Western alliance.
The world cannot afford to wait for Trump’s “better angels” to emerge—there are none. He is not a foolish man; he is a willing agent of Russian influence, and his actions, both now and in the past, prove it.
Thankfully, Jake Broe is closer to the truth than he may be willing to admit. His “at best” framing of Trump as Neville Chamberlain is a subtle acknowledgment that Trump’s actions are likely much worse than simple naivety.
It’s time to stop playing nice with the facts. NATO and Ukraine cannot afford to wait for hope or optimism to guide them. They need clarity, action, and the brutal truth—Trump is not misguided; he is actively serving Putin’s agenda.
And that is a truth that cannot be ignored by wise men any longer.
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