David Frum’s Unified Thesis of Trump’s Failings
Podcast: Talking FedsPublished On: Thu Jun 04 2026
Description: The U.S. war with Iran is not—despite promises from the White House—over. Nonetheless, premier national commentator David Frum is ready to declare a loser: Donald Trump. Together Harry and David piece through the interlocking personal failings of the president that foretold a winnable war against a far weaker enemy would become a debacle. And the two tackle how those traits shape Trump’s more successful pursuits: self-enrichment, going around the Constitution, and Mar-a-Lago-ifying the nation’s capital. Mentioned in this episode:David's columns.David's piece on "Why Trump Lost."David's podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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