Aaron MateDC's war party works to stop Ukraine peace deal1216261×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:40-24:40Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.DC's war party works to stop Ukraine peace dealAt Marco Rubio's behest, Trump's peace plan for Ukraine gets a neoconservative makeover. Aaron MatéNov 25, 2025121626ShareTranscriptAaron Mate is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksAaron MateReporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.Reporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.SubscribeAuthorsAaron MatéRecent EpisodesAudio: With no exit plan, Trump’s war for US-Israeli dominance seeks long-term Iranian sufferingApr 3 • Aaron MatéTrump's choice: escalate, or claim a fake victoryApr 1 • Aaron MatéTrump buys time for a new escalationMar 24 • Aaron MatéSenior Trump official resigns over Iran warMar 17 • Aaron MatéCan Trump find an Iran exit ramp? Mar 10 • Aaron MatéArticle audio: With ‘Epic Fury’, regime change radicals go to war on IranMar 2 • Aaron MatéAudio: With largest build-up since Iraq, Trump threatens to go to war for IsraelFeb 19 • Aaron MatéAudio: In nuclear race with Russia, Trump goes back to a Cold War futureFeb 6 • Aaron Maté