Markets Are Sending Trump a Very Ominous Warning (w/ David Frum)

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Charen, M. (2026, October 18). Markets Are Sending Trump a Very Ominous Warning (w/ David Frum). The Bulwark. https://www.thebulwark.com/p/markets-are-sending-trump-a-very

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David Frum discusses on The Bulwark with Mona Charen how President Trump’s actions, including his relationship with Russian president Putin and a controversial deal for Russian diesel fuel, are harming America's international standing. The article also highlights concerns from Wall Street that the U.S. is now viewed as riskier than Greece, reflecting broader worries about Trump’s economic policies.
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On October 18, 2026, David Frum and Mona Charen discussed on The Bulwark how former President Trump's relationship with Russian President Putin is harming America's global standing. They highlighted the failure of Trump’s efforts to combat drug trafficking by striking boats carrying illegal drugs, which resulted in deaths. Additionally, they noted that Wall Street now views the U.S. as a riskier borrower compared to Greece due to Trump's policies and actions. The discussion also covered the need for repairing the damage caused by Trump's presidency.

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📰 Markets Warn Trump
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Mona Charen
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🔮 They also discuss why Wall Street considers the U.S. a riskier borrower than Greece, the failure of Trump’s deadly drug boat strikes, and what it will take to repair the damage after Trump.
2026-10-18 · The Bulwark
Markets Are Sending Trump a Very Ominous Warning (w/ David Frum) · assertive framing

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David Frum joins Mona Charen to discuss Trump’s cozy relationship with Putin, the absurdity of his Russian diesel deal, and the damage he’s doing to America’s standing in the world. asserted
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David Frum joins Mona Charen to discuss Trump’s cozy relationship with Putin, the absurdity of his Russian diesel deal, and the damage he’s doing to America’s standing in the world. asserted
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They also discuss why Wall Street considers the U.S. a riskier borrower than Greece, the failure of Trump’s deadly drug boat strikes, and what it will take to repair the damage after Trump. asserted
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Mona Charen, JVL and the author Jon Grinspan will discuss the book with Bulwark+ members on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET. asserted
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