What Really Matters with Walter Russell Mead
Biden, Tucker, Putin, Trump
Feb 16, 2024
Walter Russell Mead discusses Putin endorsing Biden, Putin dissing Tucker Carlson, Trump dissing NATO, and Biden's challenges in the Middle East. The hosts also explore the theory that Trump's unpredictability kept Russia and Iran quieter, and discuss Biden's frustrations with Netanyahu and Israeli military operations. The podcast concludes with recommendations for exploring Russian literature.
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- Putin sees Biden as a potential cause of poor leadership and division in the United States, aiming to drive a wedge between Europe and the US.
- The disappointment expressed by Putin towards Tucker Carlson's interview highlights the difference between American media figures and Russian ultra-nationalist writers in terms of intellectual depth and substance.
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Putin's Comments on Biden and Trump
Vladimir Putin stated that Joe Biden would be a better US president for Russia than Donald Trump, emphasizing Biden's experience and predictability. Putin's goal is to drive a wedge between Europe and the United States, and he sees Trump as a means to achieve this. However, Biden would be a wonderful foil for Putin, as he offers a gentile failure in coordinating with Europeans on an anti-Russian strategy. Putin ultimately wants to see poor leadership and a divided United States.
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