War Nerd Radio — Subscriber Feed Radio War Nerd EP 560 — Trump v. The World, feat. Derek Davison
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Nov 8, 2025 
Derek Davison, co-host of American Prestige and author behind Foreign Exchanges, dives deep into Trump-era foreign policy. He sheds light on the complexities of U.S. interests in Sudan and the UAE's intrigue. The conversation ventures into Trump's core vision, featuring unchecked presidential power and Latin American strategies. They discuss the MAGA foreign policy landscape, influential figures like Marco Rubio, and Trump's nuanced stance on China. Davison also critiques the media's role in shaping policies and the unexpected outcomes of Trump's diplomatic maneuvers.
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RSF Ceasefire Is A Strategic PR Move
- The RSF agreed to a ceasefire largely to curry favor and improve PR, not from humanitarian concern.
- Derek Davison notes the UAE-backed spin portrays RSF as secular 'good guys' despite Darfur atrocities.
Personalized Presidency Shapes Foreign Policy
- Trump views foreign policy through a personal 'I should do whatever I want' lens with few checks.
- Derek Davison highlights Latin America as Trump's likely backyard for aggressive actions.
Rubio Drives Venezuela Strategy
- Marco Rubio functions as the main conduit for Venezuela policy and regime-change advocates.
- Derek Davison says Rubio has monopolized Trump's access on that issue and pushes the militarized approach.
