The Victor Davis Hanson Show

1920s Idealistic Diplomacy, Cabinet Meetings, and Budget Bills

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Apr 12, 2025
Explore the idealistic yet flawed diplomatic efforts of the 1920s and their impact on modern U.S. trade policies. Discover the unscripted dynamics of Trump's cabinet meetings and how decision-making can influence economic markets. Delve into the complexities of countering China's economic stance and the implications for domestic production. Scripted reforms in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives are critiqued for their economic effects, while the challenges of political corruption and historical decision-making are thoughtfully scrutinized.
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INSIGHT

Trump's Trade Strategy

  • Trump's trade strategy involves pressuring other countries to reduce trade deficits with the US.
  • He aims to isolate China by uniting other nations against their unfair trade practices.
ANECDOTE

Trump's Cabinet Evolution

  • Trump's current cabinet is remarkably unified and effective, unlike his first cabinet.
  • Hanson reflects on the contrast between the two cabinets, highlighting the loyalty and competence of the current one.
INSIGHT

Bessent and Whistleblowers

  • Scott Bessent's hiring of IRS whistleblowers Shapley and Ziegler is significant.
  • These whistleblowers were previously targeted for investigating Hunter Biden's laptop.
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