Senator Ben Cardin, outgoing chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, discusses his concerns about national security threats and the appointments made by President-elect Trump. Cardin highlights the potential risks posed by drones, emphasizing the need for better regulation and monitoring to prevent adversaries from exploiting vulnerabilities. He also addresses the threat from China's infiltration into U.S. telecommunications, noting the significant cost and effort required to counteract it. Cardin expresses skepticism about Trump's national security picks, questioning their suitability and alignment with American values. He specifically mentions concerns about Tulsi Gabbard's past comments and the potential weaponization of the Justice Department. Additionally, Cardin criticizes Elon Musk's involvement in foreign policy discussions due to potential conflicts of interest. He stresses the importance of having representatives who prioritize American values over transactional relationships. Cardin also touches on the situation in Ukraine, asserting that Russia cannot win the war and emphasizing the need for security commitments to end the conflict.