I don't think Hawking is the problem. In the end, a 'one world order' will be established. The US in it's current form is an impediment to that.
It's light must be extinguished, or at least dimmed for the order to overcome us.
The Marxists have long held that this is easier done by ruining a nation financially. Hungry people will follow any leader, as long as he provides food.
And financially, the US is in big trouble.