Trump's Bad Poker Hand
Summary
David Frum discusses Donald Trump's trade policies and their impact, particularly on the U.S.-Canada relationship, with Ontario Premier Doug Ford. They explore the dismay felt by Canadians due to Trump's threats and tariffs, and the potential for long-term damage to the alliance. Frum then answers listener questions about Trump's support base, the use of social media by the far right, and the lessons learned from the Trump presidency.Episode description
In this episode of The David Frum Show, David discusses how the Trump administration is in for a stark reality check due to its trade policies. David also debunks the claims of a painless economic transition promised by President Donald Trump and makes the point that the administration is not only bluffing and mismanaging fiscal and trade policies, but also misleading the public with promises of easy success.
Then David is joined by the premier of Ontario, Doug Ford, to discuss Canadian reactions to the sudden economic and rhetorical attacks from their once-trusted American neighbors. After the interview, David answers listener questions about the Trump base, the media techniques of fascists, and the hidden gift of Trumpism.
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