The Globalist Mike Waltz has left the Signal chat
May 2, 2025
Simon Marks, a Washington reporter, joins a panel featuring Noelle Salmi, a Zurich-based writer, Alison Muttler from Bucharest, Professor Natasha Linster, and Andrew Muller. They delve into the implications of Marco Rubio's new role in U.S. foreign policy. The conversation shifts to Romania's election rerun, concerns of foreign interference, and rising far-right sentiments. In a lighter segment, they discuss Zurich's cafe culture before tackling Singapore's political landscape as elections loom, highlighting voter expectations and the ruling party's challenges.
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Mike Waltz's Fall Explained
- Mike Waltz was ousted mainly due to ideological clashes and a Signal app security blunder.
- Loyalty to Trump trumps competence in his administration's power dynamics.
Loyalty Over Competence
- Trump demands absolute loyalty from officials, removing those who dissent even on key policy.
- Loyal incompetents are retained, reflecting authoritarian tendencies in administration.
Rubio's Dual Role Significance
- Marco Rubio serves simultaneously as Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, a rare concentration of power.
- This signals Trump's trust and the shrinking institutional complexity under his rule.