My own observation of what's going on. The surrendering of this Nation has followed the classic pattern far left ( by that I mean BOTH parties participation) in the ever so slight progressions towards a totalitarian state. With advent of Bush all of the shackles were thrown off
and they've been putting their agenda into effect at break neck speed. The Patriot Act was/is the vehicle that is being used to bring us down. This means that Bush, Barry, and yes Trump (he has not repealed it has he) have all been a part of our national sabotage. Trump is the shiny object using the Wall, Trade and everything to distract folks from the spending and the War Footing he has been steadily putting us on .
NATO (including our forces) have moved right up to the Russian Border.
In the last month we have goaded China by sailing carriers through the South China Sea and flying B-52's over the same area.
Just my 2 cents, but I'm watching it all unfold right out in the open.