The Glenn Beck Program Trump's Peace Talks Prove We FINALLY Have a World Leader Again | Guests: Sen. Eric Schmitt & Melanie Phillips | 8/19/25
Aug 19, 2025
Senator Eric Schmitt, a Missouri lawmaker and author, joins British journalist Melanie Phillips to explore President Trump's recent diplomatic efforts with Ukraine. They discuss the intricacies of NATO membership in peace negotiations and the implications of American leadership on the global stage. Schmitt highlights the relentless pursuit of the Left in politics, while Phillips unpacks the Western liberal mindset. The conversation takes a humorous turn as they decipher Trump's light-hearted remarks about morality and leadership.
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US Leadership Returned Through Diplomacy
- Glenn Beck argues Trump restored US global leadership by convening world leaders and driving diplomacy rather than acting as global policeman.
- He frames this as projecting leadership while pushing allies to carry more responsibility rather than unilateral US intervention.
President Keeps His Own Counsel
- Beck emphasizes Trump kept his own counsel and acted without waiting for the State Department's permission.
- That independence, he argues, is what enabled rapid, unconventional diplomatic moves like calling Putin during the summit.
Leadership Vs. Policing Explained
- Beck distinguishes between being the world's policeman and being its leader: Trump leads coalitions but expects others to carry the load.
- He says leadership now means convening and guiding allies while selling arms and sharing responsibility.
