David Frum: The Grift, the Gaudiness, and the Guardrails

To The Contrary with Charlie Sykes · May 17, 2025 · 57m

Charlie Sykes and David Frum discuss the staggering corruption and cluelessness behind Donald Trump’s acceptance of a $400 million Qatari jet—complete with a backstory of diplomatic white elephants and Vegas-style décor. They explore how Trump’s second term is shaping up to be less about governance and more about retirement planning, international grifting, and institutional erosion.

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