In a recent episode of the Judging Freedom podcast, former CIA officer Phil Giraldi critiques former President Donald Trump's Middle East policies, dubbing them a "Magical Mystery Tour." Giraldi argues that while Trump rhetorically challenged neoconservative foreign policy, his administration's actions—including continued support for Israel and sidelining Palestinian concerns—failed to produce meaningful change. He suggests that Trump's approach lacked genuine diplomatic engagement and often contradicted his own stated objectives.