How Russia Won: Why a New Book is Urgently Required Reading
Summary
Host David Rothkopf discusses David Korn’s new book, *How Russia Won*, which traces the deep, decades-long ties between Donald Trump and Russian interests. Guests David Korn and Ed Luce analyze how Trump’s psychological affinity for Vladimir Putin and his historical reliance on Russian money and mob connections have led to a complete reversal of U.S. foreign policy. The conversation highlights recent scandals, including a Russian oligarch’s involvement in Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding, as evidence of ongoing Kremlin influence. They argue that the administration’s dismissal of these threats rep…
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest introductions
David Korn on promoting his new book
Ed Luce on the relevance of the book
Ed Luce's preamble on Trump's historical ties to Russia
David Rothkopf's reaction to the historical context
David Korn on pattern recognition and the 2016 election
Ongoing Russian interference and Trump's complicity
Profile of Umar Kremlev and his ties to Putin
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The 'Big Lie' and the depth of Trump-Russia ties
The Mueller report and the 'Russia Hoax' narrative
Question on the origin of the Trump-Putin relationship
The Alaska summit and the psychological bond
Trump's obsession with Putin and business motives
Surveillance, blackmail theories, and the Steele dossier
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Ed Luce's theory on Trump's early career and Russian money
Zbigniew Brzezinski's perspective on Trump and Russia
The crisis of normalization and public awareness
Future investigations and reclaiming the narrative
Conclusion: How Russia won and the state of US policy
Book promotion and sign-off
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