Honestly with Bari Weiss

The Best Reality TV Is Actually in the Oval Office

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Mar 4, 2025
Christopher Caldwell, author and political analyst, joins Brianna Wu, a strategic Democratic fundraiser, and Batya Ungar-Sargon, a columnist for The Free Press, to dissect the recent diplomatic upheaval involving President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelensky. They explore the contrasting foreign policy strategies of the U.S. and Europe, the implications of Trump's approach on international relations, and the intricate dynamics of political alliances. The conversation delves into the historical context of the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the challenges of defending democracy amid evolving global tensions.
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ANECDOTE

Dinner Conversation

  • Bari Weiss describes a dinner conversation dominated by the Trump-Zelensky-Vance Oval Office exchange.
  • She questions who initiated the conflict: Trump, Vance, or Zelensky.
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Meeting Tone Shift

  • Batya Ungar-Sargon points out the stark contrast between the first 40 minutes and the final 10 minutes of the meeting.
  • She notes Trump initially defended Zelensky's attire choice.
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Divided Public Opinion

  • Bari Weiss observes that public opinion on the Trump-Zelensky meeting is divided, similar to the infamous dress color debate.
  • Some see Trump and Vance as bullies, others as defenders of taxpayers.
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