The Bulwark Podcast Susan Glasser: Giving Away the Store to Putin
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Feb 18, 2025 Susan Glasser, a noted Staff writer at The New Yorker and co-author of 'The Divider', shares her insights on the perilous state of U.S.-Russia relations under Trump. She unveils the mockery surrounding Trump's approach to Ukraine, sidelining its leadership in favor of backdoor deals with Putin. Glasser also tackles the threat to the First Amendment from the White House's actions and discusses the curious origin of Trump's infamous Greenland obsession, blending humor with critical analysis of democracy and press freedom.
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Trump's Clarifying Moment
- Trump's actions in Ukraine mock those who believed he'd be strong against Russia.
- He's instead pursuing appeasement and extortion, shocking many.
European Dismay
- Europeans expressed shock at the Munich Security Conference, realizing they'd been misled about Trump's stance on Ukraine.
- This unpreparedness highlights the consequences of political gaslighting.
Contours of the "Deal"
- Trump's proposed "deal" with Russia includes a ceasefire, forced elections, and $500 billion in payback from Ukraine.
- It also involves potential troop withdrawals from the Baltics, alarming European officials.
