The Bulwark Podcast S2 Ep1047: Susan Glasser: American in Name Only
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May 21, 2025 
Susan Glasser, a Staff writer for The New Yorker and co-author of The Divider, discusses the troubling shift in U.S. foreign policy under Trump. They explore how Trump’s transactional diplomacy compromises American values and mishandles relationships with global leaders, especially regarding Ukraine. Glasser shares anecdotes from her time at Mar-a-Lago, reflecting on the atmosphere there. They also touch on the plight of Venezuelan migrants, raising concerns about habeas corpus violations and the integrity of the U.S. government.
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European Leaders' Golf Diplomacy
- Susan Glasser attended a panel with the presidents of Estonia, Slovenia, and Finland in Tallinn.
- Finland's president spent seven hours golfing with Trump to engage him diplomatically on Europe and Ukraine issues.
Post-American Eastern Europe Reality
- Eastern European allies face a post-American reality with Trump's war policies.
- They hope Trump won't destroy NATO, but fear America is uncommitted to Ukraine and sanctions.
Dual Track in Ukraine Negotiations
- Trump's stance on Ukraine contradicts European allies; he prioritizes US-Russia reset over supporting Ukraine.
- A Russian official confirmed separate negotiations lines: US-Russia and Ukraine-Europe sides.