The Daily Beast Podcast These Are All the Signs Trump's Grip is Slipping
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Dec 9, 2025 
David Rothkopf, a seasoned foreign-policy analyst and host of Deep State Radio, explores the crumbling grip of Donald Trump on the Republican Party. He reveals how prominent Republicans are discreetly undermining Trump, highlighting his obsession with legacy and self-image. Rothkopf discusses alarming shifts in national security strategies, the dangers posed to NATO, and the real-world impact of Trump's policies on household costs. As Trump's past overshadows his future, Rothkopf raises crucial questions about the political landscape and potential fallout in upcoming elections.
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Trump's Presidency Is Backward-Looking
- David Rothkopf argues Donald Trump is a figure defined by his past rather than a forward-looking biography.
- That perception is visible in Washington and drives Republican doubts about his fitness.
National Strategy Tilts Toward Authoritarianism
- Rothkopf says the administration's national security strategy aligns the U.S. with pro-authoritarian, ethno-nationalist forces.
- It signals a break with post‑WWII alliances and a tilt toward Russia and other authoritarians.
Europe Framed As In Decline In Policy Paper
- The NSS frames European decline as 'civilizational erasure' tied to immigration and non‑white populations.
- Rothkopf says this rhetoric aligns U.S. policy with far‑right European parties and racial scapegoating.