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Bremer on Trump: A Republican's Perspective
A former US ambassador reflects on his decision to vote for Donald Trump, discusses the state of the Republican Party, and offers advice for Europe on engaging with a potential Trump presidency.
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- What are Bremer's concerns about a second Trump presidency?
- Bremer is concerned about Trump's potential lack of competent advisors, citing the departure of many sensible individuals from his first term. He's not optimistic about Trump listening to sound counsel.
- Why did Paul Bremer vote for Donald Trump despite his previous reservations?
- Lewis Paul Bremer III, a Republican, voted for Trump despite his previous reservations. Bremer cited a lack of better options and hopes Trump will surround himself with good advisors.
- What were Bremer's primary reasons for voting for Trump despite those concerns?
- Bremer voted for Trump because he remains loyal to the Republican party and finds the Democrats too far left. He prioritizes party affiliation over specific candidate traits.
- What is Bremer's advice for European leaders engaging with a second Trump administration?
- Bremer believes Europe should engage Trump by acknowledging his electoral victory and emphasizing a shared commitment to security, proposing concrete plans against Russian aggression in Ukraine.
- How does Bremer feel about his place within the Republican Party, considering his neoconservative background?
- Bremer, a 'old con' not a 'neocon', feels at home in the changed Republican party but acknowledges the need for a thick skin. He identifies with Henry Kissinger's foreign policy approach, emphasizing stability over regime change.