In this episode, Hugh Hewitt hosts Matthew Continetti, Director of Domestic Policy Studies at the American Enterprise Institute and a columnist, discussing Zelensky’s missteps with Trump’s administration and the evolving U.S. foreign policy. Continetti critiques Zelensky’s rejection of a resource deal and analyzes Trump’s personalist approach, suggesting a revised agreement might mend ties, while also exploring broader geopolitical dynamics involving China, Russia, Iran, and Hamas.

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Geopolitical Shifts: Ukraine, China, and Trump’s Strategy  | Hugh Hewitt & Matthew Continetti 

"The problem with socialism," Margaret Thatcher famously observed, "is that you eventually run out of other people's money." New data shows that France is on the verge of exhausting this resource – but the US is not far behind.

This week, Michael Arouet published what he calls "probably the scariest chart you'll see today," showing that only one-third of France’s population works in the private sector. “How are they supposed to feed the remaining two-thirds with their taxes?” Arouet wondered.

Well might we wonder, too. The most recent data in the US shows that only 40% of the population works in the private sector. Seven percent work for the government. More than half of the population does not work at all. In fact, the percentage of American adults classified as “not in the labor force” by retirement, disability, or other reasons comes to 37.6% – slightly higher than France.

Arouet highlights the unsustainability of France’s social state as workers dwindle. We need to start talking about that unsustainability in the US as well.

"The problem with socialism," Margaret Thatcher famously observed, "is that you eventually run out of other people's money." New data shows that France is on the verge of exhausting this resource &ndash; but the US is not far behind.
This week, Michael Arouet published what he calls "probably the scariest chart you'll see today," showing that only&nbsp;one-third of France&rsquo;s population works in the private sector. &ldquo;How are they supposed to feed the remaining two-thirds with their taxes?&rdquo; Arouet wondered.
Well might we wonder, too. The most recent data in the US shows that only 40% of the population works in the private sector. Seven percent work for the government. More than half of the population does not work at all. In fact, the percentage of American adults classified as &ldquo;not in the labor force&rdquo; by retirement, disability, or other reasons comes to 37.6% &ndash; slightly higher than France.
Arouet highlights the unsustainability of France&rsquo;s social state as workers dwindle. We need to start talking about that unsustainability in the US as well.

Ed Morrissey: Socialism and Other People’s Money

The man accused of attacking National Guard members last month came here from Afghanistan — arriving without identification. President Trump has how announced a pause on immigration from “third world” countries. The goal is to ensure people from unstable regions can be properly vetted, and to remove those who hate America.

Predictably, critics on the left—like Senator Mark Kelly—are objecting, and just as predictably, they’re crying “racism.”

What nonsense. The issue isn’t race. It’s common sense. No responsible nation knowingly imports people who hate our country, our people and our way of life—whatever color they are.

The first duty of American leaders isn’t to third world migrants. It’s to protect their fellow citizens—the people who elected them—and to safeguard this country’s security, stability, and freedom.

If that means a pause on third-world immigration, then so be it.

The man accused of attacking National Guard members last month came here from Afghanistan &mdash; arriving without identification. President Trump has how announced a pause on immigration from &ldquo;third world&rdquo; countries. The goal is to ensure people from unstable regions can be properly vetted, and to remove those who hate America.
Predictably, critics on the left&mdash;like Senator Mark Kelly&mdash;are objecting, and just as predictably, they&rsquo;re crying &ldquo;racism.&rdquo;
What nonsense. The issue isn&rsquo;t race. It&rsquo;s common sense. No responsible nation knowingly imports people who hate our country, our people and our way of life&mdash;whatever color they are.
The first duty of American leaders isn&rsquo;t to third world migrants. It&rsquo;s to protect their fellow citizens&mdash;the people who elected them&mdash;and to safeguard this country&rsquo;s security, stability, and freedom.
If that means a pause on third-world immigration, then so be it.

Carol Platt Liebau: Pressing Pause Is the Right Thing to Do

There’s a great debate today about what America First foreign policy means or should mean—and what “no more forever wars” entails.  Meanwhile, President Trump is showing a fluidity and flexibility in foreign policy in real time—all under the justifiable notion of keeping America and Americans safe.

He did this in backing Israel against the world’s worst terrorists who also had targeted and killed vast numbers of Americans, including attempts to kill President Trump, himself.  He did this in taking out the nuclear capability of the leading state sponsor of such terrorism and threat.  And he’s now putting pressure on the Fidel Castro of Latin America, Nicholas Maduro and his outlaw regime, which is also responsible for sending criminal gangs and illegal drugs into the United States.

The Monroe Doctrine is not dead, and neither should be the Roosevelt corollary. What should end is Hezbollah’s and China’s involvement in Venezuela and Maduro’s criminality.  Donald Trump took an oath to protect and defend us.  That’s America, and Americans, First.

There&rsquo;s a great debate today about what America First foreign policy means or should mean&mdash;and what &ldquo;no more forever wars&rdquo; entails.&nbsp; Meanwhile, President Trump is showing a fluidity and flexibility in foreign policy in real time&mdash;all under the justifiable notion of keeping America and Americans safe.
He did this in backing Israel against the world&rsquo;s worst terrorists who also had targeted and killed vast numbers of Americans, including attempts to kill President Trump, himself.&nbsp; He did this in taking out the nuclear capability of the leading state sponsor of such terrorism and threat.&nbsp; And he&rsquo;s now putting pressure on the Fidel Castro of Latin America, Nicholas Maduro and his outlaw regime, which is also responsible for sending criminal gangs and illegal drugs into the United States.
The Monroe Doctrine is not dead, and neither should be the Roosevelt corollary. What should end is Hezbollah&rsquo;s and China&rsquo;s involvement in Venezuela and Maduro&rsquo;s criminality.&nbsp; Donald Trump took an oath to protect and defend us.&nbsp; That&rsquo;s America, and Americans, First.

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