Fareed Zakaria GPS A Look Back at Trump’s First 100 Days
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May 4, 2025 
Join Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer John Meacham as he dives into the complexities of Trump's second term. He discusses the implications of nationalism, drawing parallels to historical figures and examining its impact on politics in both the U.S. and Canada. Meacham also analyzes the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, sparked by recent attacks, and how global responses shape this volatile landscape. It's a captivating exploration of leadership, policy, and the intricate dance of international relations.
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Trump's Impact Compared to FDR
- Trump's first 100 days are very impactful, similar in scale to FDR's initial term but opposite in goals.
- Unlike FDR's expansion of government, Trump aims to shrink the federal government and dismantle long-standing policies.
Trump's Nixonian Foreign Policy
- Trump's foreign policy shows Nixonian traits like shocking allies and trying to divide adversaries.
- His engagement with Putin resembles Nixon's attempts to exploit Sino-Soviet splits, but with limited success.
Trump Challenges American Consensus
- Trump's policies are undoing not just Democratic but also Republican orthodoxies, including those of Reagan.
- He turns inward, moving away from a world of free trade and international engagement that built U.S. prosperity.