Trump’s Peace Plan Is Putin’s Dream — And the GOP Backs It
Episode Date: April 23, 2025Bill Kristol and Andrew Egger expose how Trump’s so-called “peace plan” echoes Putin’s demands—and why MAGA Republicans are backing it.
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436 episodes transcribedBill Kristol and Andrew Egger expose how Trump’s so-called “peace plan” echoes Putin’s demands—and why MAGA Republicans are backing it.
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