The Bulwark Podcast S2 Ep1040: Bill Kristol: A Golden 747 from Hamas's Sugar Daddy
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May 12, 2025 
Bill Kristol, Editor at Large of The Bulwark and a prominent political analyst, joins Tim Miller to delve into the outrageous proposal of Qatar gifting Trump a luxury 747. They dissect the hypocrisy of labeling student protests as threats to U.S. foreign policy while discussing Trump's fake drug price cap and his administration's concessions to China on tariffs. Kristol also reflects on the evolving stance around immigration enforcement and expresses his reconsideration of the 'Abolish ICE' debate, highlighting the current complexities of American politics.
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Qatar's Lavish Gift to Trump
- Trump is set to use a lavish Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar as his new Air Force One.
- This gift from a country funding Hamas raises serious ethical and national security concerns.
Hypocrisy of Qatar's Influence
- Qatar funds Hamas and also supports protests targeted by the U.S. administration.
- The U.S. accepting a plane from Qatar while suppressing protests funded by them reveals deep hypocrisy.
Trump's Fake Drug Price Control
- Trump's drug price control plan is a fake executive order without legal basis.
- Price controls set via executive fiat undermine constitutional legislative processes.