Bill Kristol: It Always Comes Back to Trump/Russia
Summary
Tim Miller and Bill Kristol discuss a ProPublica report revealing that a Russian oligarch funded Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, highlighting the Trump family’s deepening ties to Kremlin-linked figures. The hosts critique Jared Kushner’s pro-Russia negotiating stance and Trump’s blame of Zelensky for diesel prices, while noting China’s role in aiding Iran. They also analyze the competitive Kansas Senate race, where Democrat Adam Hamilton effectively attacks incumbent Roger Marshall over the Iran war and rural healthcare scandals.
Topics discussed
Sponsor reads and show introduction
Bill Kristal visit, merch, and Springfield fundraiser
Trump family ties to Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev
Ukrainian sanctions on 'Healthy Fatherland' and child abduction
Critique of Trump's Ukraine peace proposal and Kushner's role
Trump blames Zelensky for diesel prices amid war
China's role in Iran attacks and US service member deaths
Sponsor segment: DeleteMe and AI security threats
Houthi attacks, regional escalation, and military waste
Vice President's 'finish it' stance and failed operations
Sponsor segment: Vital Proteins and marathon anecdote
Kansas State Fair clips: War costs and gas prices
War powers votes and Senator Marshall's 'rubber stamp' role
Tariff backlash and economic hardship in Kansas
Democratic Senate pickups: Kansas, Iowa, and Plains states
Sponsor segment: Candace's health story and Vital Proteins
Republican candidate scandals: Ohio, Texas, and more
Roger Marshall's medical malpractice history
Sponsor segment: Candace's anaphylaxis story
AI safety, governance, and Democratic political strategy
Mitch McConnell's silence and show outro
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