Michael Anton

https://www.patreon.com/posts/61063693 Published 01/12/2022

Michael Anton, a former national security official in the Trump administration and research fellow at Hillsdale College, discusses the 'Trump Doctrine' in foreign policy. He outlines the successes and failures of the administration, specifically its unconventional approach to NATO and international norms. The conversation delves into Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal and the implications for U.S. interests. Anton also critiques the 'America First' rhetoric, balancing national interests with global relations, particularly with China and Russia.

Michael Anton, Lecturer at Hillsdale College and Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute, discusses the stakes of the 2020 presidential election in his new book. Topics include the impact of Trump's victory, the concept of America, the challenges of writing amidst current events, the ferocity of the left, and the responsibilities of liberty.