The Opportunities With Trump's Return, with Jerry Dunleavy - on Midrats

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With 63 days until President Trump’s second inauguration and a new national security team lining up, what are the expected opportunities they will be looking to make an impact quickly? What should people be looking at? Where is the fruit ripe for the picking?

For the full hour we have returning guest, Jerry Dunleavy IV, author of Kabul: The Untold Story of Biden’s Fiasco and the American Warriors Who Fought to the End, former investigative journalist for the Washington Examiner, & former senior investigator for the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

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Summary

In this conversation, Jerry Dunleavy discusses the implications of Trump's presidency, focusing on the shock experienced in Washington during his election and the subsequent challenges faced by the administration. He emphasizes the need for accountability regarding the Afghanistan situation and the potential pushback from entrenched bureaucracies. The conversation also touches on Trump's agenda for government reform and the overlooked threats posed by COVID and fentanyl, highlighting the intelligence community's lack of interest in these issues. The discussion concludes with reflections on the topics covered.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction

02:22: Accountability in the Trump Administration

08:47: Lawfare and Political Resistance

09:09: Consequences of Intelligence Failures

09:34: The Hunter Biden Laptop Controversy

11:51: Politicization of Intelligence

14:01: Accountability in Intelligence and Military

19:54: Challenges in Military Leadership

28:43: National Security Challenges Ahead

33:49: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Military

44:43: China's Influence and Accountability

55:49: Future Directions and Closing Thoughts