Fareed Zakaria GPS US foreign policy in a second Trump term
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Nov 18, 2024 
Theodore Schleifer, a New York Times journalist specializing in billionaires’ influence on politics, discusses the intriguing relationship between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. He examines Musk's potential role in a second Trump administration, alongside the implications of Trump's foreign policy on China and the Middle East. The conversation also touches on the increasing global threat of antisemitism and its ties to recent violence, shedding light on the broader impacts of political dynamics in the U.S. and beyond.
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Trump's Foreign Policy Team
- Trump's foreign policy appointments reflect his America First mandate.
- These individuals, like Pete Hegseth, prioritize this vision.
China's Military Threat
- China poses the greatest challenge to the U.S., prioritizing military readiness.
- The Biden administration hasn't adequately addressed this threat.
America First and Allies
- The America First policy prioritizes U.S. interests but isn't anti-alliance.
- It encourages allies like Taiwan to increase their self-defense spending.
