The Dispatch Podcast They Never Believed Any Of It | Roundtable
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Apr 25, 2025 
Join David French, a prominent attorney and commentator, alongside Sarah Isgur, Steve Hayes, and Jonah Goldberg as they dive into the intricacies of Trump's foreign policy toward Ukraine and Russia. They explore the challenges of Ukraine's negotiations, Pence's influence compared to Vance's radicalism, and the bizarre rise of lunar conspiracy theories in political discourse. The conversation reveals how mistrust in institutions shapes beliefs and the psychological dynamics within the Republican Party, all while mixing humor and deep insight.
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Trump's Ukraine Peace Plan Favors Russia
- Trump's peace deal plan for Ukraine is seen as a take-it-or-leave-it offer favoring Russian demands.
- Zelensky refuses any deal recognizing Crimea as Russian, citing constitutional violations.
Ukraine's Resistance and Russia's Weakness
- Ukraine resists folding due to increased military capacity and European support.
- Russia is weaker despite larger military; the war is a grinding attrition.
Trump's Sovereigntist Foreign Policy
- Trump's foreign policy reflects sovereigntism: doing whatever he wants without constraints.
- His administration hires people with ideology opposed to traditional American leadership overseas.