

Episode 4715: Trump Meets With Heads Of EU; Keeping American Independence
Aug 18, 2025
Jack Posobiec, a dynamic political commentator and author, joins Texas politician Brian Harrison to delve into high-stakes diplomacy. They discuss Trump's direct approach with European leaders and the complexities of U.S.-Russia negotiations amid rising tensions. The duo highlights Ukraine's aspirations for EU membership and the necessity of security guarantees, while also critiquing the impact of federal spending on Texas politics. They explore the implications of shifting military strategies and the importance of preparedness in today's geopolitical landscape.
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Persistent Hostility Toward Trump
- Trump faces consistent media and political hostility because he represents nationalism and MAGA.
- Bannon frames this opposition as permanent and unpleasable regardless of actions taken.
Trump Called Putin Mid-Meeting
- Jack Posobiec reports live from the White House that Trump interrupted a multilateral meeting to call Vladimir Putin.
- He suggests Trump may have even put the call on speakerphone for assembled leaders to hear.
Real-Time Deal-Making Style
- Posobiec explains Trump constantly works the phones during diplomatic events, negotiating in real time.
- He indicates territory/land-swap proposals were a central and complex issue discussed.