The Bulwark Podcast S2 Ep1003: Ben Wittes: Putin Makes A Fool of Trump, Again
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Mar 19, 2025 Ben Wittes, Editor in Chief of Lawfare and a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, joins the conversation to dissect the embarrassing dynamics between Trump and Putin. They analyze how Trump’s phone call turned into a master class in vulnerability, with Putin rejecting his ceasefire proposal. The discussion probes into the possible implications of Chief Justice John Roberts’s criticisms of Trump and reflects on the alarming trend of silencing the Voice of America, revealing deep concerns about U.S. power and integrity in international politics.
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The Full-Scale Situation
- The "full-scale situation" under Trump feels overwhelming because major policy areas are experiencing simultaneous revolutionary changes.
- These areas, such as foreign policy and the justice system, would be significant shifts individually, but together, they create an overwhelming sense of change.
Bureaucracy Destruction
- While seemingly less impactful than other issues, the destruction of bureaucracy has significant long-term consequences.
- Rebuilding destroyed agencies is difficult, making this a crucial aspect of the current political climate.
Roberts' Rebuke
- Chief Justice John Roberts' measured rebuke of Trump's attacks on judges is significant.
- Roberts' statement emphasizes the established impeachment process and the importance of normal appellate review.