Trump, Putin, and the Ongoing Plot to Undermine Our Elections
Summary
David S. Horn discusses his new book, *How Russia Won*, arguing that Russian interference in US elections is a sustained ten-year campaign rather than a one-off 2016 event. He details how disinformation tactics have evolved with AI and how the Trump administration has dismantled key agencies designed to counter foreign influence. Horn also addresses the Steele dossier, the unique personal affinity between Trump and Putin, and the growing threat to the integrity of upcoming midterm elections.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships and show introduction
Introduction of David Korn and 'How Russia Won'
Reclaiming the narrative and defining the 10-year campaign
Defining information warfare and election interference tactics
Decimation of US agencies tracking foreign influence
Evolution from 2016 to a broader geopolitical strategy
Sponsorship breaks
2024 disinformation tactics and AI-generated content
Democratic strategy failures and the 'kitchen table' debate
Criticism of media coverage and the 'collusion' definition
The Steele Dossier and journalistic responsibility
Trump's unique relationship with Putin and lack of criticism
The 2025 summit and Trump's concessions to Russia
Russian interference in European elections and politics
Michael Cohen's about-face and the Moscow Tower deal
Concerns for the 2026 midterms and future transparency
Closing sponsorships
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