He makes up for it with that sweet, sweet Israeli + NRA money.
I'm surprised which Israeli group wants to lose Chinese access just to give this old has-been some money. He was always a suck up to the Israeli lobby so why would the Israelis pay twice for something they get for free anyhow?
Yes, the U.S. is really worried that they will lose the status of world hegemony:
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The US is in a dangerous place at the moment; they're are at least 6-8 months away from nationwide unrest due to stagflation (as already seen in the UK and France) and potential civil revolt conditions in 2-3 years due to hyperinflation. Hence the push for war in that timeframe.
China and Saudi pushing the Petroyuan was really the clincher, but i think the recent change in Chinese ambassador to the US as well as the transfer of Zhao Lijian shows that whilst China has shown the sword of the Petroyuan, it is still extending its hand for dialogue.
Way i see it, this is Anglo america's last chance before they careen off into the abyss.