The Conversation with Dasha Burns Power Play: How the world's political power brokers are gearing up for 2025
Dec 27, 2024
John Harris serves as the Global Editor-in-Chief at POLITICO, offering sharp insights into global politics, while Nicholas Vinocur, Editor-at-large in POLITICO's Europe newsroom, dives deep into European political currents. They discuss the potential ramifications of Donald Trump's anticipated return to the White House in 2025, exploring how key appointments could reshape U.S. foreign policy. Tensions within Europe regarding Ukraine and the ongoing political landscape are also tackled, filled with humor and personal stories from the political sphere.
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Trump 2.0
- Donald Trump's return to the White House signifies a "back to the future" moment.
- His appointments reveal a focus on addressing "deep state" adversaries and payback.
Republican Divisions
- The Republican party is unified by Trump's persona but divided on policy.
- These divisions create uncertainty about the future direction of the party.
European Reactions
- European reactions to Trump's appointments, especially Marco Rubio and Tulsi Gabbard, were mixed.
- Rubio was seen as "tough but predictable," while Gabbard's nomination caused alarm due to her unorthodox views.