How Will Trump Balance His Conflicts of Interests?

The transcript discusses the potential impact of Trump's business interests on his foreign policy decisions, highlighting conflicts of interest. It examines his stance on trade agreements, particularly with China and Germany, and the challenges he faces in delivering on his domestic agenda. The discussion also touches on the possibility of Trump seeking external enemies to boost his approval ratings, drawing parallels with leaders like Putin. Finally, it explores national security concerns and the potential for bold foreign policy gestures by the Trump administration.

How might Trump's business interests influence his foreign policy decisions?

• They will have no impact on his decisions.

• They might create conflicts of interest.

• They could lead to unbiased policy decisions.

• They will only affect domestic policies.

What is Trump's stance on free trade based on his campaign?

• He believes China is a model for trade.

• He is a strong advocate for free trade.

• He has no clear stance on trade.

• He campaigned against free trade, viewing China as an adversary.

What might Trump do if he struggles to deliver on his domestic agenda?

• Strengthen ties with all foreign nations.

• Ignore public opinion and continue as planned.

• Seek an external adversary to rally support.

• Focus solely on domestic issues.

How are Trump's business relationships in Russia perceived?

• They are the cornerstone of his foreign policy.

• They are completely non-existent.

• They are considered overblown and not very significant.

• They are seen as highly significant.

What is a potential concern regarding Trump's approach to national security?

• He might ignore national security entirely.

• He will rely solely on NATO for security.

• He will focus only on economic policies.

• He may make bold gestures to assert strength.