Watch on YoutubeSusan Kokinda argues Trump’s response to the Supreme Court tariff ruling points beyond China to “foreign interests” tied to British Empire’s Adam Smith free-trade ideology, defended by the US Chamber of Commerce and Cato Institute. She cites Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ambassador Jamieson Greer framing the administration’s approach as Hamiltonian economic sovereignty, and says tariffs will continue under other laws, including a new 10% global tariff. She contrasts this with Thursday’s Board of Peace meeting, where 60 nations backed “peace through construction,” funding housing, security, and development, rejecting Kissinger-style managed conflict. She warns midterm demoralization risks ending Trump’s agenda. Support our Political Briefings!Keep our work fierce, fearless, and 100% independent by becoming a paid Promethean Action newsletter subscriber for just $10 a month. Your subscription powers every deep-dive we publish—no corporate sponsors whispering in our ear, no annoying ads cluttering your screen. If you value honest analysis and want to help us keep shining a light on the real power plays shaping America’s future, hit that subscribe button now and stand with us. Subscribe for $10 a month Paid subscribers get access to SHOW NOTES, LINKS/REFERENCES and the transcript below. 👇 Read the full story Sign up now to read the full story and get access to all posts for paying subscribers only. Subscribe Already have an account? Sign in
The Saturday Wrap-Up – TRUMP NAMED THEM: The Real “Foreign Interests” – February 21, 2026
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