Trump’s Only Friend
Summary
Host Lizzie O'Leary interviews journalist Andrea Bernstein about Steve Witkoff’s role as Trump’s special envoy, exploring how his New York real estate background shapes a new foreign policy centered on business deals. The episode details the intertwined interests of the Trump and Witkoff families through World Liberty Financial, highlighting conflicts with diplomatic missions in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran. Bernstein argues this approach blurs lines between statecraft and personal profit, challenging traditional norms of government ethics and conflict of interest.
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