Trump’s Iran War: America Loss Is China’s Win
The article discusses the implications of President Trump's recent actions regarding a settlement with the IRS and a new slush fund. It highlights the potential impact of Trump's foreign policy decisions, particularly concerning Iran and China. The discussion also touches on the legal controversies surrounding Trump's financial dealings and tax history.
- ▪President Trump has reportedly established a $1.8 billion slush fund for political allies.
- ▪The article examines the fallout from Trump's foreign policy, especially in relation to Iran and China.
- ▪Concerns are raised about Trump's diminished commitment to Taiwan and its implications for U.S.-China relations.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theatlantic.com/podcasts/2026/05/david-frum-show-phillis-obrien-iran-war-china/687234/?utm_source=feed |
| Publication time | 2026-05-20T12:00:00-04:00 |
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PodcastsTrump’s Iran War: America Loss Is China’s WinPhillips O’Brien on the global fallout of Putin’s war in Russia, Trump’s war in Iran, and MAGA’s indifference toward Taiwan. Plus: Trump’s new slush fund and What Science Says About Astrology.By David FrumJohn HendryMay 20, 2026, 12 PM ET ShareSave Listen−1.0x+Seek0:0053:24Subscribe here: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTubeOn this week’s episode of The David Frum Show, The Atlantic’s David Frum opens with his reaction to President Trump’s shocking settlement with the IRS and his new $1.8 billion slush fund for victims of political “weaponization.”Then, David is joined by Phillips O’Brien, a military historian and a professor of strategic studies at the University of St.
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