

Ceasefire Abroad, Crossfire at Home (with Rahm Emanuel)
30 snips Oct 14, 2025
Rahm Emanuel, former White House Chief of Staff and two-term Mayor of Chicago, shares his insights on pressing global and domestic issues. He delves into the implications of the Gaza peace accord and Trump's shifting focus towards Russia-Ukraine. Emanuel discusses how wartime conduct has impacted Israel's reputation and reflects on the political ramifications of a government shutdown. He also critiques the militarization of immigration enforcement and considers unconventional candidates for Democratic renewal, highlighting the significant shifts in today's political landscape.
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Trump's Israel Play Changed The Balance
- Rahm Emanuel argues Trump's intervention with Netanyahu showed U.S. leverage and personal meddling in another country's judicial process.
- Emanuel warns such intervention politicizes U.S.-Israel ties and may cost Netanyahu domestically and internationally.
Ceasefire Is Tactical, Not Strategic
- The Gaza ceasefire is a major tactical win but not proof of lasting peace, and Trump overpromised on a regional settlement.
- Emanuel expects Trump to spend political capital from the Gaza deal on Russia-Ukraine instead of a deep Middle East follow-through.
Putin's Strategic Position Is Weakening
- Emanuel sees an opening to pressure Russia because Putin's position has weakened across multiple fronts.
- He urges using diplomatic and economic leverage beyond military aid to shift the strategic balance against Putin.