OPERATIONS INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY (OIS)
Subject: Summary of US Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) Remarks on Ukraine, Auto-Penn, and Security Transparency
I. BACKGROUND
This report sums up key points from Senator Josh Hawley’s interview with Steve Bannon on Tuesday’s WarRoom. He talked about U.S. military aid to Ukraine, concerns over the "auto-penn” system, and how security agencies handled the assassination attempt on President Trump. Hawley stressed the need for more transparency and accountability. He called for Congress to step up oversight and hold officials responsible.
II. WHAT HAWLEY SAID ABOUT UKRAINE
Hawley is cautious about sending more weapons to Ukraine. He said, "If we’re going to be sending more arms to Ukraine, I’m glad that we’re getting paid for them.”
He does not want U.S. troops fighting there. "Nobody wants to see American troops on the ground.”
He warned this could spiral, saying, "We’re already at that point… pretty soon we need to actually send troops.”
Hawley wants Europe to take the lead. "We’ve got to push hard here to get the European [allies] stepping up.”
He said the real threat overseas is China, with Russia in second place.
Quick Clip:
SEN. JOSH HAWLEY (R): We’ve spent hundreds of billions sending weapons to Ukraine.
Imagine what that money could have done for veterans or working Americans.
Europe needs to step up. This can’t become another forever war.@HawleyMO pic.twitter.com/f8uGFD6vdX
— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) July 15, 2025
III. AUTO-PEN ISSUE
Hawley wants answers about the "auto-pen” use under Biden.
He said, "We now have the name of the person who managed the auto-penn under Biden. She needs to testify before Congress under oath.”
He wants to know what Biden authorized. "I suspect he did not authorize anything, which would be a scandal.”
There should be a paper trail. "Every time the auto-penn is used, the president must give at least verbal consent.”
Congress should get these documents. "They ought to subpoena those documents and put them out in public.”
IV. SECURITY AGENCIES AND TRANSPARENCY
Hawley raised concerns about the assassination attempt on Trump.
He said, "We don’t really know a lot about this guy [Thomas Matthew Crooks].”
He called on Homeland Security to declassify all records about the attempt.
Most info comes from whistleblowers. "If it weren’t for whistleblowers, we’d know nothing.”
He criticized the lack of accountability. "Nobody has been fired. That’s a problem.”
He highlighted failures, such as refusing drone assistance and not utilizing counter-snipers.
Quick Clip:
SEN. JOSH HAWLEY (R): It’s been a year since the Trump assassination attempt, and most of what we know comes from whistleblowers.
That’s unacceptable.
A United States president was almost killed. TWICE. And no one has been fired? There's a serious problem here.@HawleyMO pic.twitter.com/Wyo6ANFhhn
— Bannon’s WarRoom (@Bannons_WarRoom) July 15, 2025
V. WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
Hawley’s key recommendations:
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Call the auto-pen manager to testify publicly.
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Subpoena all documents on auto-pen use.
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Declassify all info about the assassination attempt.
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Hold agencies accountable. Fire people if needed.
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Push Europe to lead on Ukraine and focus on China as the main threat.
VI. CONCLUSION
Senator Hawley wants full transparency and oversight.
He warns about unauthorized actions and agency failures.
He urges Congress and security agencies to act fast.
His goal is to restore trust and protect national security.
He also advocates for smart military aid policies that avoid entangling the U.S. in unnecessary wars.
For more context, watch the full Tuesday WarRoom segment featuring US Senator Josh Hawley:
