The new Trump administration has sent shockwaves through the corridors of Washington and Brussels, shaking the very foundations of the military-industrial complex and the deep state, two entities that have fattened themselves on endless wars and perpetual global conflicts. For decades, these power brokers have operated in the shadows, not in the interest of the American people but to secure their financial stranglehold over war economies and foreign policy. Trump’s return to the White House threatens to dismantle their influence, halt the war racket, and expose the profiteering disguised as “defending democracy.”
Nothing exposes this better than the recent spat between Trump, JD Vance, and Volodymyr Zelensky, where the divide was laid bare: Trump’s team wants peace and a mineral deal, while Zelensky and his European backers are desperate to keep the war going. This isn’t about Ukraine’s sovereignty. It isn’t about democracy. It’s about who benefits from war and who benefits from peace, and right now, the biggest losers of peace would be Washington’s war hawks, defense contractors, and the European Union’s anti-Russia establishment.
Why Trump and JD Vance Want Peace—And Why Zelensky Wants War
JD Vance, a key Trump ally, has openly questioned the unaccountable billions being funneled into Ukraine while American taxpayers foot the bill. Trump himself has made it clear: his administration would end the war quickly, not by fueling more destruction, but through negotiations that prioritize stability over profit-driven conflict.
Enter the mineral deal, a game-changing factor that the mainstream media won’t discuss. Ukraine is a goldmine of lithium, rare earth metals, and natural gas, key resources for the future of global energy and technology. Rather than burning cash on endless war, Trump’s strategy is to pivot U.S. involvement from military intervention to economic leverage, securing access to these critical resources while facilitating a peace agreement.
But that’s the last thing Zelensky and his Western handlers want. For them, prolonging the war serves multiple purposes:
Keeps billions in U.S. and EU funding flowing, propping up a crumbling Ukrainian government.
Ensures NATO’s expansion and deeper military entrenchment in Eastern Europe.
Justifies massive increases in Western defense budgets.
Prevents Russia from stabilizing, keeping it economically and militarily weakened.
Allows Zelensky to maintain authoritarian wartime control, silencing opposition and delaying reforms.
This explains why Zelensky’s latest visit to Washington was met with a colder reception than usual. Trump, JD Vance, and other rising figures in U.S. politics are making it clear: Ukraine is no longer a blank check. The old model, where war is the default, and defense contractors feast on taxpayer money, is coming to an end.
The Military-Industrial Complex’s Worst Nightmare: Peace
At the heart of this struggle is the fear of financial ruin for America’s war machine. If Trump successfully shifts U.S. involvement from military funding to economic negotiation, it would be catastrophic for the deep state and its defense contractor allies.
Consider what’s at stake if peace takes hold in Ukraine:
The billions earmarked for military aid would suddenly vanish.
Defense giants like Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, and Boeing would face devastating revenue losses.
Corrupt Ukrainian officials and intermediaries profiting from war would lose their cash flow.
NATO’s excuse for expansion would weaken, limiting demand for American arms in Europe.
The deep state’s hold over U.S. foreign policy would erode, as diplomacy replaces interventionism.
For the establishment, these outcomes are unacceptable. That’s why they’ve spent years smearing Trump as “pro-Russia” and a “Putin puppet”, not because he actually favors Russia, but because he threatens the business model that thrives on endless wars.
Why the Establishment Is Desperate to Keep the War Going
The real reason Washington’s power brokers are panicking isn’t just that Trump wants peace, it’s that his approach exposes the lie that war is inevitable. The deep state, the intelligence agencies, and the defense sector need permanent conflict to justify their existence.
A peaceful resolution in Ukraine would be more than just a foreign policy victory, it would be a watershed moment in U.S. politics, signaling that the era of unquestioned military intervention is over.
This is why Trump’s enemies, both in Washington and abroad, will do everything in their power to stop him. They need Ukraine to keep bleeding. They need an enemy like Russia to justify their spending. They need the war machine to keep churning because, without it, they lose control.
Trump’s Path to Peace: A Financial Earthquake for the Deep State
A new Trump presidency threatens to collapse the war-for-profit model that has dominated Washington for decades. His return to power wouldn’t just be about ending the war in Ukraine, it would expose the deep state’s war racket for what it truly is: a business, not a necessity.
The question isn’t why Trump wants peace. The real question is: Why are they so desperate to stop him from achieving it?
The answer is simple: money, control, and power.
By Duruebube Hon. Chimazuru Nnadi-Oforgu
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