133. Trump vs. Europe: Flattery, Pushback, and Powerplays (Congressman Jim Himes)

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12 May 2025
Posted by Alastair Campbell
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Will Europe ever trust the US again? What is the future of the Democratic party? What does the signal chat leak tell us about the psychology of the Trump administration?

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