The Last Word with Matt Cooper The Last Word on the US: Trump Tours Asia & Government Shutdown Continues
Oct 28, 2025
Cal Thomas is a Conservative commentator known for his insights on international diplomacy, and Marion McKeone is a political analyst with a critical perspective. They discuss President Trump's Asia tour, highlighting peace deals and crucial trade talks, particularly with Xi Jinping. Marion critiques the Thailand-Cambodia deal's humanitarian impact, while both guests evaluate the US-Japan relations and echo strong cooperation against China. They also tackle the ongoing government shutdown and dive into Trump's hints about a potential third term.
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Thailand-Cambodia Accord Spotlight
- Cal Thomas highlights a Trump-announced peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia as a notable achievement.
- He frames this as another example of Trump claiming on-the-ground conflict resolutions during the tour.
Personality-Driven Diplomacy Matters
- Donald Trump's Asia tour emphasizes personal diplomacy and public-friendly wins like negotiated accords and trade talk.
- Cal Thomas argues Trump values personality-driven deals over formal diplomatic agreements.
Small Deals, Big Claims
- Marion McKeone downplays the Kuala Lumpur agreement as minor and fragmentary rather than a true peace settlement.
- She warns Trump's public enthusiasm can make diplomatic outcomes look overstated or superficial.