Pod Save the World Has Trump Ended 7 Wars? (No)
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Sep 24, 2025 
Joining the discussion is Robert Malley, a former U.S. envoy with extensive experience in Middle East diplomacy and co-author of Tomorrow Is Yesterday. He dives into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine peace process, challenging traditional narratives and suggesting fresh approaches beyond the two-state solution. The conversation also explores the historical failures of past negotiations and the implications of recent recognitions of a Palestinian state, emphasizing the need for actionable plans rather than symbolic gestures.
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UN Speech Was All Bluster, No Policy
- Trump's UN speech lacked concrete initiatives and instead offered insults and grandiose claims.
- Ben Rhodes and Tommy Vietor argue it embarrasses the U.S. and shows feckless foreign policy.
Fact-Check: 'Seven Wars' Claim Fails
- Trump's repeated claim he "ended seven wars" is factually false and vague.
- Tommy lists each conflict and shows none were actually ended by his administration.
Bagram Threats Are Dangerous Fantasy
- Trump's talk of reoccupying Bagram reveals dangerous unpredictability and ignorance of military realities.
- Ben warns any attempt to retake or bomb Bagram would be costly, unnecessary, and opposed by Afghans and the Taliban.
