In this discussion, Lauren Young, a Yale lecturer on global politics and democratic erosion, provides insight into the GOP's shifting dynamics. She highlights Senator Lisa Murkowski's bold critique of Trump's treatment of Ukrainian President Zelensky amid rising authoritarianism. The conversation also touches on the troubling alignment of U.S. figures with global far-right movements and the risks posed to democratic alliances like NATO. Young warns about the emergence of transactional politics that could jeopardize Ukraine's sovereignty and the broader implications for Western democracies.