Donald Trump Jr.'s statement about the "military-industrial complex" seeking to trigger World War III is a classic example of a modern conspiracy theory that distorts the historical concept introduced by President Eisenhower. By connecting real events (arms deliveries to Ukraine) with a fictional, malicious plan, this narrative serves specific political goals: it presents Trump as the sole guarantor of peace, deprecates opponents as puppets of the "deep state," and undermines trust in public institutions. It's a characteristic example of simplifying complex geopolitical processes to the level of a simple conspiracy, fitting into a broader trend of populist anti-establishment rhetoric.

New season of The Coming Storm podcast on BBC. Gabriel Gatehouse analyzes American conspiracy culture, interviewing participants in the Capitol riots, including Alan Hostetter.