The Megyn Kelly Show Biden's Foreign Policy Failures, Rise of Woke Police, and the Value of Religion, with Niall Ferguson | Ep. 534
Apr 21, 2023
Niall Ferguson, a Scottish historian and senior fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution, shares insights on Biden's re-election campaign and contrasts it with the Trump-DeSantis divide. He critiques the Biden administration's foreign policy decisions and discusses rising tensions with China over Taiwan. The conversation also touches on the chilling effects of 'woke police' on free speech, the importance of religion and spirituality in society, and the notable challenges of maintaining academic freedom in today's ideological climate.
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DeSantis and Foreign Policy
- Governors aspiring for presidency must establish national security credibility, similar to Reagan's critique of détente.
- DeSantis's response on Ukraine, though initially flawed, shows potential if refined strategically.
Biden's Foreign Policy Shortcomings
- Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal, while based on Trump's initial commitment, was poorly executed and damaged US credibility.
- This misstep pales in comparison to the administration's mismanagement of Russia's threats towards Ukraine.
Biden's Housing Policy
- Biden's proposal to penalize homeowners with good credit is deemed a terrible idea.
- It aims to subsidize higher-risk borrowers, prompting criticism and concerns about economic repercussions.
