Trump Bullies FIFA, NATO
Summary
Tommy Vitor and Mehdi Hassan discuss Donald Trump’s interference in the FIFA World Cup, his erratic NATO summit diplomacy, and his alliance with Turkish President Erdogan. They analyze the erosion of the rules-based international order, Trump’s demand for increased European defense spending, and the geopolitical risks of an Israel-Turkey conflict. The episode also covers the funeral of Iran’s Supreme Leader and U.S. military accountability for civilian casualties.
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Intro: Mehdi Hasan joins to discuss global news
Trump's interference in US Men's World Cup red card
NATO Summit: Trump's demands and alliance tensions
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Trump's relationship with Erdogan and Turkey
Iran: Soleimani funeral, US strikes, and ceasefire
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UK Politics: Farage, Starmer, and European far-right
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