Anthony Scaramucci and Tina Brown on How To Fix America, Live in London
Summary
Anthony Scaramucci discusses his new book, *All the Wrong Moves*, with Tina Brown, arguing that three catastrophic policy decisions—admitting China to the WTO, the Iraq War, and the 2008 bank bailout—paved the way for Trump’s rise. Scaramucci shares personal anecdotes from his 11-day tenure in the White House and reflects on his role in the Republican Party, while Brown challenges his views on celebrity culture and the enduring impact of Trumpism on American politics.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest introduction
Audience poll on Trump's legacy
Three catastrophic decisions leading to Trump
The 11 days: Air Force One and firing story
Why Scaramucci joined the campaign
China, trade, and the hollowing of blue-collar jobs
WTO, currency, and the 2008 financial crisis
Data centers, AI, and political backlash
9/11, the Iraq War, and national debt
2008 crisis and the rise of populism
Why voters chose Trump over Biden and Clinton
Project 2025 and the 'Nerd Reich' strategy
Commercial break
Reforming the presidency and fixing the budget
Midterm election outlook and Trump's influence
Trump's obsession with the Kennedy Center
Accountability, pardons, and foreign policy
Democratic candidates and the 2028 race
US-Canada trade deal and Mark Carney
NATO, Gen Z, and closing remarks
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