The Book of Trump Chapter 36: ”The Conduct of War”

In The Book of Trump: Chapter 36, Ghost welcomes retired Army Lt. Colonel Oakland McCulloch for a masterclass on warfighting, both kinetic and psychological. Using the Marine Corps’ FMFM-1 Warfighting Manual as a guide, they explore how timeless military strategy applies to today’s information battlespace. From Sun Tzu’s principles of speed and deception to the art of “maneuver warfare,” Oak breaks down how Trump’s leadership mirrors tactical command philosophy, trusting his field operatives, shaping the battlefield, and exploiting enemy gaps through narrative tempo. The two dive into the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA), the rise of drone warfare, and how modern technology has transformed the meaning of conflict. They connect historical lessons, from Blitzkrieg to the Civil War, to Trump’s 21st-century campaign of perception and persuasion. A sharp, strategic, and surprisingly philosophical discussion on how the principles of war reveal the playbook for peace.