Trump(ets) Are Blarin'

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Feb 7, 2025

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Noah Rothman

Noah Rothman, a senior writer at National Review and author, dives into Trump's bold proposal for U.S. control of Gaza, unraveling its geopolitical implications. Mindy Belz, a seasoned journalist renowned for her conflict coverage, sheds light on the shuttering of USAID and its vital role in humanitarian efforts. Yuval Levin, a prominent political analyst, discusses Elon Musk's growing influence on Capitol Hill and introduces the intriguing concept of the 'Nehemiah Option,' highlighting the need for balancing activism and institutional foundations.

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INSIGHT

Trump's Gaza Plan Disrupts Regional Stability

President Trump's Gaza takeover idea disrupts the Abraham Accords' progress.
Refocusing on the Palestinian question undermines the regional stability achieved by sidelining it.

INSIGHT

Trump's Lack of Compassion

Trump's Gaza plan lacks compassion for the Palestinian people, focusing more on the land's potential.
His language suggests a disregard for the underlying political complexities.

ANECDOTE

Adversaries' Response to Gaza Announcement

Adversaries likely view Trump's Gaza announcement with confusion, capitalizing on the disruption.
The unrealistic nature of the plan adds to the sense of bewilderment.

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The Bulletin discusses Trump’s Gaza announcement, the fate of USAID, and Elon Musk’s influence on Capitol Hill.

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Today, Clarissa, Mike, and Russell talk with Noah Rothman of National Review about President Trump’s announcement of an American takeover of Gaza. Then, veteran journalist Mindy Belz joins to discuss the shuttering of USAID. Finally, political analyst and journalist Yuval Levin stops by to talk about Elon Musk, the dismantling of the US government, and the compelling hope of what he calls “the Nehemiah Option.”

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The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.

ABOUT THE GUESTS:

Noah Rothman is a senior writer with National Review and a contributor to MSNBC. He is the author of Unjust: Social Justice and the Unmaking of America and The Rise of the New Puritans: Fighting Back Against Progressives’ War on Fun.

Mindy Belz has covered wars and victims of conflict in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, and the Balkans. She recounts some of her experiences in a 2016 award-winning book, They Say We Are Infidels. David Brooks with The New York Times calls her “one of the bravest and best foreign correspondents in the country.” She is the former senior editor at World magazine.

Yuval Levin is the director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, where he also holds the Beth and Ravenel Curry Chair in Public Policy. The founder and editor of National Affairs, he is also a senior editor at The New Atlantis, a contributing editor at National Review, and a contributing opinion writer at The New York Times.

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