Mo Brooks Tackles Alabama Politics, Foreign Policy, and Economic Survival

Staff Writer January 28, 2028

​In a wide-ranging weekly podcast, former Congressman Mo Brooks jpined Christopher M Peeks, as well as Brandon Moseley and offered a blunt assessment of current affairs, spanning the influence of Donald Trump in Alabama primaries to the existential threat of national insolvency. With his characteristic candor, Brooks provided a deep dive into the shifting sands of the Republican party and the global challenges facing the United States in early 2026.

​The Trump Endorsement: Still Strong, but Not "All-Powerful"

​Brooks began by analyzing the impact of Donald Trump’s endorsement of Barry Moore in the Alabama senatorial race. While Moore’s campaign saw an immediate boost following the nod, Brooks noted that the endorsement’s "potency" has diminished compared to previous election cycles [01:01]. He cited concerns over foreign policy, tariffs, and a cooling economy as factors that have made voters more independent-minded. While the endorsement likely secures Moore a spot in the runoff, Brooks cautioned that it is no longer "impregnable" [00:45].

​Foreign Policy: Greenland, Iran, and the Future of NATO

​The conversation shifted toward a series of provocative foreign policy developments. Brooks weighed in on the prospect of the U.S. acquiring Greenland, describing it as a strategic necessity that could serve as a wake-up call for European allies to bolster their own defense spending [06:09].

​Regarding the ongoing unrest in Iran, Brooks expressed skepticism about the regime's fall unless outside forces provide weaponry to the citizenry. "When you've got people with guns and people without guns, that's a pretty one-sided battle," he remarked [12:49]. However, he remained firmly opposed to "boots on the ground," citing the lessons learned from the U.S. intervention in Afghanistan [15:08].

​The "Corrupted" Committee System and National Debt

​Perhaps the most striking part of the interview was Brooks’ exposé on the "purchase" of committee chairmanships in Washington. He claimed that to lead an "A-list" committee, members must effectively raise or pay a "purchase price"—historically around $1.2 million—which forces them into the pockets of special interest PACs [29:51].

​This systemic corruption, he argued, is why Congress repeatedly fails to pass timely budgets, leading instead to massive "holiday" spending bills packed with special interest favors [31:54]. Brooks warned that this cycle is leading the U.S. toward an "inevitable" national insolvency [33:23]. He predicted that a sudden loss of confidence in the dollar could trigger a collapse that would devastate social programs and weaken the military to the point of being a "paper tiger" [37:49]

​Alabama's Infrastructure and Social Policy

​Closer to home, Brooks criticized the "caretaker" nature of Alabama’s governorship, noting that the state’s constitution severely limits executive power [24:28]. He also sounded the alarm on a proposed bill aimed at naturalized citizens, which he compared to "Jim Crow" laws, warning it could alienate voters and deter major companies like Eli Lilly or Mazda-Toyota from further investing in the state [41:01].

​Finally, Brooks addressed the growing pains of North Alabama. As the region expands explosively with projects like Space Command, he warned that local governments have failed to keep pace with infrastructure, leading to a gridlock that threatens the quality of life for residents [46:10].