The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway Raging Moderates: Trump Blinks on China
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May 13, 2025 
Tim Miller, a writer at The Bulwark and former Republican strategist, joins to discuss Trump's controversial acceptance of a $400M jet from Qatar. They dive into the precarious U.S.-China tariff truce and the implications of extreme immigration policies, including Trump's plan to deport migrants to Libya. Miller also reflects on the historical election of the first American Pope and what this could signify for the future of the Church, shedding light on the evolving political landscape and the role of leadership.
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Qatar Jet Corrupts U.S. Policy
- Accepting foreign gifts like a $400M jet from Qatar damages U.S. credibility and reveals hypocrisy.
- Qatar funds Hamas and campus protests, conflicting with U.S. anti-Semitism accusations and immigration crackdowns.
Use Sanctions to Deter Violations
- Democrats should threaten economic sanctions to foreign countries violating human rights, regardless of current U.S. leadership.
- This approach can deter abuses and signal consequences beyond a president's term.
Tariffs Damage U.S. Trust
- U.S. trade uncertainty and tariffs have eroded global trust and damaged the economy.
- Supply chains are rerouting away from the U.S., and China gains leverage as a more reliable partner.