Trump’s National-Security Disaster
Summary
David Frum challenges common narratives about working-class economic decline over 40 years, arguing statistics often mislead and overlook gains in quality of life and the impact of immigration. He is then joined by Ambassador Susan Rice for a deep dive into the chaos within the Trump administration's national security apparatus, discussing issues like the lack of a dedicated National Security Advisor, the dangers of the Signalgate scandal, Trump's handling of foreign adversaries, damaged alliances, and profound concerns about disregard for the rule of law and constitutional norms.Episode description
In this episode of The David Frum Show, David opens with a response to a listener’s question about working-class wages, unpacking the economic storylines that have shaped American politics over the last 40 years. In his answer, David challenges the idea that grievance politics are always rooted in material decline.
David is then joined by Ambassador Susan Rice for a sweeping conversation on the disintegration of national-security processes under Trump. They discuss the implications of “Signalgate,” the absence of a full-time national security adviser, and the staggering national-security risks posed by a $400 million jet gifted by Qatar. Rice offers a sobering look at what the breakdown of structure and accountability means for America’s alliances, adversaries, and the rule of law.
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