Stay Tuned with Preet Foreign & Domestic Wars (with David Frum)
Apr 7, 2022
Join David Frum, a seasoned conservative commentator for The Atlantic, as he delves into the political ramifications of the Ukraine war on U.S. policy and the rising influence of congressional internet celebrities. He discusses the urgency of accountability surrounding the January 6th investigations and the contentious debate about banning congressional stock trading. Frum also reflects on the interplay of misinformation in politics and the motivations driving extreme political actions as the landscape shifts ahead of the 2024 elections.
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Ukraine War's Political Impact
- The war in Ukraine has global implications, impacting American politics.
- Trump's potential reelection could have significantly altered the war's trajectory.
Strategic Implications of Afghanistan Withdrawal
- Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal, though criticized, granted him more freedom of action regarding Russia.
- American presence in Afghanistan created dependence on Russia and Pakistan for supply routes.
Biden's Strategic Blurting
- Biden's verbal missteps, like calling Putin a war criminal and suggesting regime change, might be strategic blurts.
- They could also be due to his age and declining rigor.