Trump’s Boldest Play Yet: Inviting Putin to the G7? The Truth Behind the Strategy

The Rice Report

What if Trump’s boldest move yet is inviting Russia BACK into the G7? In this powerful episode of The Rice Report, Eric Rice sits down with former Congressman and Trump advisor Dr. John Fleming to expose the real strategy behind global diplomacy, economic warfare, and the future of AI.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:

- Why Trump may bring Putin into the G7—and what it REALLY means 🇷🇺

- The economic earthquake this would cause across global markets

- How U.S., Russia & Saudi Arabia could control 70% of the world’s oil

- The media’s manipulation vs. the reality of Russia’s transformation

- Why cultural exchange and economic trade are more powerful than war

- How decentralized AI could reshape global power dynamics

- Insider insights from the Trump White House during COVID chaos

- The truth about health, food, and the American medical system

From the G7 to AI to American health—this is the interview that foreshadows a bold next move.

Dr. John Fleming is a U.S. Navy veteran, family physician, and former Congressman from Louisiana’s 4th District. A seasoned public servant and senior White House advisor under President Trump, Dr. Fleming brings decades of experience in medicine, business, and government. Currently serving as Louisiana’s State Treasurer and running for U.S. Senate in 2026, he’s a leading voice on health, transparency, and America-first economic policy.

Timestamps:

🔹 Opening & Guest Introduction

00:00 – Show intro & Eric's update on content

01:07 – Introducing John Fleming & his background

02:28 – From doctor to Congressman

🔹 Russia, G7 & Trump’s Foreign Policy

03:42 – Reintroducing Russia to the G7: good or bad?

06:35 – Trump’s strategic approach to global leaders

08:52 – Economic & cultural impact of including Russia

11:20 – Putin's public perception vs. internal progress

14:00 – Media fallout from a potential G7 invitation

🔹 Global Alliances & Strategic Power

16:12 – U.S.–Russia–Saudi oil alliance potential

18:08 – Deprogramming Cold War-era narratives

20:10 – Russia, AI development & geopolitics

🔹 AI, Global Security & Open Source Threats

22:00 – Decentralized AI as a safeguard

24:00 – AI adoption across nations and risks

🔹 Inside the Trump White House

25:00 – COVID-era chaos and internal turnover

26:55 – Improvements in team loyalty and cohesion

28:45 – Cultural fit and performance in Trump’s circle

🔹 Government Corruption & Accountability

30:48 – Lack of consequences for major scandals

33:10 – Louisiana's education spending transparency

35:32 – NGO misuse & political corruption patterns

🔹 Food, Health & FDA Oversight

38:00 – How toxic food chemicals became normalized

39:40 – FDA’s failure to regulate harmful additives

42:00 – Shift in nutritional science over the decades

🔹 Fitness, Lifestyle & Longevity

43:38 – John’s personal health routine & philosophy

46:10 – Exercise’s role in disease prevention

47:38 – Obesity, lifestyle changes & modern tech habits

🔹 RFK, Wearables & Public Health Policy

50:20 – RFK’s food policy vs. personal tracking concerns

52:05 – Government overreach in health enforcement

🔹 U.S. Senate Run & Political Strategy

53:10 – Announcement: John running for U.S. Senate

54:10 – Criticism of Bill Cassidy & campaign goals

🔹 Cryptocurrency Policy

56:25 – Supporting Bitcoin and crypto in Louisiana

58:00 – Vision for integrating crypto with state systems

🔹 Final Thoughts & Reflections

59:00 – Return to health: importance of aging well

59:55 – Closing remarks & future campaign support

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