Battle Lines: ‘Trump is enthralled by Putin'
Today's episode has it all — political drama, military build-ups, and yes, Elon Musk with a chainsaw.
We kick off with Musk's big exit from his headline-hogging political role. He endorsed Trump, handed out millions to get out the vote, ran DOGE and even made time for a little on-stage lumberjacking. But now? He's out. We're playing some of his highlights.
Then we're off to Washington, where things are heating up in more serious ways. Fiona Hill, Russia expert and former Trump adviser, joins us with a rare glimpse into how Putin plays the game — and why a peaceful end to the war in Ukraine still feels a long way off.
And if that's not enough international intrigue for you, we're off to Poland, where the country's been rearming at a record pace. Why? We'll explain. Plus, Trump's making waves again — this time in Poland's crucial presidential election runoff.
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