Trump’s ego gets him ‘played’ as allies learn how to give him ‘fake wins’ | Scott Lucas
Summary
Host Maddie Hale and guest Professor Scott Lucas analyze the Trump administration’s invitation of Vladimir Putin to the G20 in Miami, debating whether it aims to isolate Russia or legitimize the war. They discuss Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington, noting China’s leverage over rare earth minerals and the administration’s reluctance to enforce full sanctions. The episode also covers a leaked Belgian document urging allies to prepare for life beyond Trump, highlighting a growing consensus among European leaders that the post-1945 international order has been systematically dismantled.
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