The Bulwark Podcast Alastair Campbell: Trump Is a Wanker
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Apr 15, 2026 
Alastair Campbell, British political strategist and broadcaster who worked for Tony Blair, joins to dissect global fallout from the Iran war. He skewers Trump’s antics, explores European economic pain and protests, and explains Xi’s diplomatic moves. Expect sharp political analysis, candid British insults, and a debate on Europe versus the United States.
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From Yorkshire Journalist To Blair's Communications Chief
- Alastair Campbell described his path from Yorkshire to working for Tony Blair and winning three elections.
- He recounted studying languages, moving into political journalism, then becoming Blair's communications director for about a decade.
Trump's Middle East Moves Are Hitting Europe Economically
- Europeans are furious because Trump's decisions have immediate economic fallout like spiking fuel and heating costs and falling Gulf GDP.
- Campbell cites France doubling heating costs, Ireland protests, and Qatar's GDP dropping 14% as concrete harms.
US Retreat From Ukraine Weakens European Security
- Campbell warns Trump's pullback from funding Ukraine undermines European security and intelligence cooperation.
- He notes US weapons and intelligence support matter to Kyiv and that Gulf deployments now divert air-defense missiles away from Ukraine.