How Trump Lost Asia
In a podcast episode of 'The David Frum Show,' former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull discusses the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on U.S. alliances and the strategic position of Western democracies in the Pacific. The episode also touches on concerns regarding Trump's personal wealth and historical perspectives on China.
Why it matters
The discussion highlights ongoing concerns among international allies regarding the stability and reliability of U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration.
Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on how Donald Trump is abandoning America’s historic allies and abandoning the Pacific to China. Plus: What could happen to Trump’s ill-gotten wealth, and Red Dawn Over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity , by Frank Dikötter.
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In this episode of The David Frum Show , The Atlantic ’s David Frum opens with a discussion of how Donald Trump has enriched himself and his family during his presidencies. David discusses how these ill-gotten gains bring up difficult questions about the future of American democracy.
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