The Rest Is Politics: US 107. The Trump Doctrine: America First, Ukraine Last
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Aug 21, 2025 The discussion dives deep into whether Trump is shifting his stance on Ukraine, amid concerns about his 'America First' doctrine. Conversations unravel the intricacies of Trump's diplomatic engagements with Putin and their historical implications. They also critique the overlapping influences of tariffs and a blend of public-private sector strategies termed 'Oval Office capitalism.' Finally, the potential future of media control and its role in political maneuvering are explored, leaving listeners pondering the evolving landscape of U.S. leadership.
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European Unity Through Choreography
- The European leaders staged unified diplomacy to present a coherent front in the Oval Office meeting.
- Katty Kay argues that choreography helped Zelensky and showed Europe can coordinate with Trump effectively.
Trump's Meeting Signals Potential Split With Europe
- Anthony Scaramucci sees Trump's Alaska and Oval Office behavior as yielding to Putin and signaling weakness.
- He warns a future rupture will test European unity if Trump sides with Russia over Ukraine.
Staged Oval Office Photo Op
- Anthony describes the Oval Office photo as staged television designed to humiliate and energize MAGA.
- He calls the semicircle setup a deliberate visual of Trump as teacher and the leaders as pupils.