The Megyn Kelly Show Biden's Putin Miscalculation and Supreme Court Pick, with Morgan Ortagus, Rich Lowry, Harmeet Dhillon, and Jonna Spilbor | Ep. 269
Feb 25, 2022
Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokesperson and Congressional candidate, joins political commentator Rich Lowry, alongside attorney Harmeet Dhillon and legal expert Jonna Spilbor. They delve into Biden's significant miscalculations with Putin, discussing the implications for U.S.-Russia relations and the broader geopolitical landscape. The panel also critiques Ketanji Brown Jackson's Supreme Court nomination, explores the legal ramifications surrounding Alec Baldwin's incident, and evaluates current controversies within the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Biden's Miscalculation
- Putin was playing Biden all along, exploiting Biden's attempts to reason with him.
- Biden's miscalculation was thinking he could manage Putin through diplomacy and warnings.
Putin Understands Hard Power
- Putin understands hard power, not appeals to reason or sanctions alone.
- The Biden administration's deterrence strategy failed because it lacked a credible threat of force.
Comprehensive Strategy Needed
- Implement a comprehensive strategy that combines sanctions with credible military threats.
- Don't solely rely on sanctions, as they are only one piece of an effective approach.