The Self-Inflicted White House Wounds
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 15 min
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Summary
Bret Stephens joins the podcast to dissect Donald Trump's declining poll numbers, attributing them to self-inflicted wounds on unexpected issues like tariffs. The discussion explores Trump's policy missteps, economic impacts, and the broader implications for both domestic and international politics, including insights on Europe and Israel.Episode description
COMMENTARY contributing editor Bret Stephens joins us to discuss his New York Times column, "The Face-Plant President," as we consider Donald Trump's decline in the polls and the significant fact that it all seems to come from his own actions on matters no one seemed to have been looking for—like the tariffs. Give a listen.
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