The DSR Network Special DSR-Words Matter Mash Up Edition: The Last Waltz
May 1, 2025
Norm Ornstein, a political scientist and commentator, joins David Rothkopf to dissect the chaos of the Trump administration. They analyze Mike Waltz's contentious promotion to the UN and speculate on who might be next on Trump's chopping block. The discussion also covers the internal dynamics affecting the National Security Council, the evolving role of Kamala Harris in the Democratic Party, and the importance of clarity and honesty in political discourse. Political anecdotes, including those about Henry Kissinger, add humor and depth to their reflections.
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Mike Waltz's UN Move Demotion
- Mike Waltz was sent to the UN as a disguised demotion, not a promotion.
- He pushed back on Russia policy, which caused his downfall in the Trump administration.
Marco Rubio's Dual Role's Reality
- Marco Rubio serves as both National Security Advisor and Secretary of State but mainly as a compliant figure.
- His dual role shows his political impotence rather than power in Trump's administration.
UN Ambassadorship as a Dead End
- Serving as UN ambassador under Trump is considered a dead-end, non-influential role.
- Mike Waltz's reassignment to the UN is essentially a sidelining move, not an honor.