Stay Tuned with Preet Trump’s New National Security Playbook (with John Carlin and Jeremy Bash)
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Dec 2, 2024 
This episode features John Carlin, former Acting Deputy Attorney General, and Jeremy Bash, a national security expert and former Chief of Staff at the CIA and Defense Department. They discuss Trump's national security nominations and the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency. The conversation touches on the impact of 9/11 on U.S. foreign policy, the balance between interventionism and isolationism, and the challenges posed by organized online scams. They also emphasize the importance of U.S. leadership in AI, space, and Middle Eastern diplomacy.
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Bash's 2000 Election Experience
- Jeremy Bash's first presidential campaign experience was in 2000, working for Al Gore.
- He transitioned from a policy staffer role to legal work during the Florida recount.
From Law to Intelligence
- After the 2000 election, Bash practiced law, focusing on congressional investigations.
- He later became Minority General Counsel for the House Intelligence Committee, working on key intelligence issues.
From Unity to Division
- The post-9/11 unity eventually gave way to partisan divides over policy responses.
- The current geopolitical landscape, with challenges from Russia, China, and the Middle East, is complex.