President Donald Trump has thrown another curveball into global politics, seemingly reversing course on Ukraine negotiations and threatening new sanctions on Russia in a Truth Social post—just as he hints at potential diplomatic talks with Tehran.
The Trump administration’s abrupt foreign policy shifts in recent weeks have left Washington and America’s allies scrambling, raising urgent questions about the future of U.S. commitments in Europe and beyond. As Europe begins to step up its defense ambitions, will Trump’s unpredictability push the continent toward greater strategic autonomy? And with some Republican lawmakers growing uneasy about his Ukraine stance, is there real resistance within the GOP, or just political posturing?
In this episode, Jacob Heilbrunn speaks with long-time Republican strategist Antonia Ferrier. Ferrier has extensive experience on Capitol Hill, including as a staff director in the office of former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).
Image: President Donald Trump hosts Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India at the White House, February 13, 2025 (White House press office via Wikimedia Commons.)
