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Trump’s Ukraine Fallout and Crypto Grift

2025/3/4
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Jon Favreau: 我认为特朗普政府对乌克兰的政策是混乱和不一致的。他们一方面声称自己是乌克兰的盟友,另一方面却与普京合作,试图达成对乌克兰不利的协议。特朗普政府对乌克兰的援助犹豫不决,甚至考虑完全切断援助。这不仅对乌克兰的战争努力有害,也损害了美国的国际信誉。此外,特朗普政府宣布建立一个加密战略储备,这很可能是一个骗局,目的是为了操纵市场和进行利益输送。他们还对社会保障制度进行削减,这将对美国老年人的生活造成严重影响。最后,特朗普政府对墨西哥和加拿大的商品征收高额关税,这将导致物价上涨,并损害美国经济。 Jon Lovett: 我认为特朗普政府的行为是基于个人情绪和利益输送的。他们对泽连斯基的会面是一场灾难,这暴露了他们对乌克兰问题的无知和轻蔑。他们试图通过达成协议来获得政治利益,而不关心协议的内容是否对乌克兰有利。此外,他们对加密货币的投资很可能是一个骗局,目的是为了让特朗普及其盟友获利。他们对社会保障制度的削减也是出于政治目的,他们不关心这将对美国老年人的生活造成什么影响。最后,他们对墨西哥和加拿大的商品征收高额关税,这将损害美国经济,但他们并不关心。 Tommy Vietor: 我认为特朗普政府的行为是短视和不负责任的。他们对乌克兰的政策是混乱和不一致的,这使得乌克兰在与俄罗斯的战争中处于不利地位。他们对加密货币的投资是一个高风险的赌博,这可能导致美国政府蒙受巨额损失。他们对社会保障制度的削减将对美国老年人的生活造成严重影响。最后,他们对墨西哥和加拿大的商品征收高额关税,这将导致物价上涨,并损害美国经济。

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The hosts discuss the contentious Oval Office meeting between Trump, J.D. Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting the fallout and reactions from various political figures.
  • Trump and J.D. Vance reportedly ganged up on Zelensky during the meeting.
  • Zelensky's efforts to gain U.S. support were hindered as the meeting went poorly.
  • Europe is considering forming a peacekeeping group to support Ukraine.
  • The discussion highlights the inconsistency and emotional motivations in Trump's foreign policy.
  • Trump wants to normalize relations with Russia, seeing Ukraine as an impediment.

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The fallout continues from Friday's trainwreck of an Oval Office meeting between Trump, JD Vance, and Volodymyr Zelensky. Jon, Lovett, and Tommy break down whether things have improved or spiraled further since Friday's meeting—and whether we're witnessing the collapse of the postwar order. Plus, Trump vows that his tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect, Elon Musk calls Social Security a "Ponzi scheme," and the White House announces a "Crypto Strategic Reserve" to stockpile five cryptocurrencies. Hmm, could it possibly be grift?