Bloomberg Surveillance Single Best Idea with Tom Keene: Wendy Schiller & Ethan Bronner
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Sep 25, 2025 Wendy Schiller discusses the contrast between the U.S. Madisonian system and parliamentary systems, highlighting European reactions to Trump's reelection. Tom Keene joins her in exploring the peculiarities of U.S. executive power as compared to European norms. Ethan Bronner provides insights into recent political dynamics surrounding Israel, noting a potential fracture in U.S. support among Democrats. He also speculates on how Vice President Harris might engage with Israel differently, emphasizing the complex international relationships at play.
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Missed Segment At The Plaza
- Tom Keene recounts missing a planned Single Best Idea segment while visiting the Plaza Hotel.
- He notes a missed opportunity to feature Admiral Michael Mullen's detailed Pentagon insights.
Why European Leaders Are Surprised
- Wendy Schiller explains European leaders are stunned by the reelection of Donald Trump due to systemic differences.
- Parliamentary leaders expect consolidated executive power, unlike the fragmented U.S. Madisonian system.
Parliamentary Versus Madisonian Systems
- Schiller contrasts parliamentary systems where the executive controls policymaking with the U.S. system requiring legislative compromise.
- This institutional difference explains why foreign leaders misread American executive power.