The NPR Politics Podcast Exclusive Interview: Jake Sullivan, Biden's National Security Adviser
Dec 30, 2020
Jake Sullivan, President Biden's National Security Adviser with a background in the Obama administration, shares his insights on critical national security challenges. He expresses concerns over the lack of communication from Trump officials, jeopardizing a safe transition. Sullivan emphasizes the intertwining of foreign policy with domestic economic well-being, calling for strategies that prioritize the American middle class. He also discusses U.S.-China relations and the importance of building alliances to address trade abuses, while highlighting a shift in foreign policy dynamics.
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Transition Roadblocks
- The Biden transition team claims the Trump administration is hindering the transition process, especially within the Department of Defense.
- This lack of cooperation poses risks to national security, including understanding the recent Russian hack.
Lack of Cooperation from DoD
- Despite claims of cooperation, the Department of Defense continues to deny and delay meetings with the Biden transition team.
- They are also failing to respond to numerous written requests for information.
Foreign Policy Impacts Domestic Life
- Foreign policy and domestic policy are intertwined, impacting American lives directly.
- Every foreign policy decision should be evaluated based on its effects on working families.