Economist Podcasts Aid for abetting? Trump’s Ukraine call
Sep 24, 2019
John Prideaux, the United States editor for The Economist, dives into the controversial phone call between President Trump and Ukraine's leader, discussing its implications for impeachment and U.S. foreign policy. He highlights the tangled motivations and potential consequences for ongoing investigations. The discussion also covers the fascinating rise and fall of Thomas Cook, emphasizing the challenges traditional travel agencies face in the digital age. Finally, Prideaux reflects on how a recent propaganda film from China reveals its ambitions through the Belt and Road Initiative.
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Trump's Ukraine Scandal: A New Low
- Trump's call with Zelenskyy is a major scandal, potentially worse than previous ones.
- It involved leveraging military aid for dirt on a political rival, Biden, distorting US foreign policy.
Impeachment Calculations
- Some congressmen, previously hesitant about impeachment, now consider it due to the Ukraine scandal.
- Public support and Senate conviction are crucial for impeachment to succeed and avoid strengthening Trump.
The Biden Angle
- While potentially unethical, Hunter Biden's business dealings in Ukraine don't justify Trump's actions.
- However, this gives Republicans a talking point to deflect from the scandal.