Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of speaking with Adam Kinzinger on Substack Live for a frank, no-holds-barred conversation on the state of democracy, the latest developments in Ukraine, and the ongoing threats posed by Donald Trump’s failed policies and his deference to Putin.
We discussed the recent so-called “ceasefire” deal Trump tried to broker with Russia—an arrangement that would ultimately benefit the Kremlin while doing nothing to secure a just and lasting peace. We also broke down how Putin continues to manipulate Trump and what America’s allies and adversaries are taking away from his erratic leadership.
Beyond foreign policy, we tackled the urgent crisis at home—the unraveling of democratic institutions, the Republican Party’s full embrace of authoritarianism, and the fight ahead. I want to make this clear: the road ahead will be tough, but this is the moment to fight back—not with complacency, but with moral courage and strategic action.
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