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Trump Is Getting a TERRIBLE Deal (w/ Ben Rhodes) | The Bulwark Podcast

2026-04-17 News & Politics
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The U.S. and Israel started dropping bombs on Iran because the regime, amid mass street protests, appeared to be in a weakened state. But the regime has now ended up with a much stronger hand: It's proven its leverage over the global economy with the Strait of Hormuz, and under Trump's offer, Iran will get a huge infusion of cash to rebuild its ballistic missiles program and fund its proxy terror groups. At the same time, Trump has made the United States look like a rogue state—while spending billions for a deal he could have got without a war. Plus, Israelis are likely not happy, the Gulf states realize America can't protect them from Iran's drones, Cuba is readying to be next, Dems should make clear they are the anti-war party now, Trump is fighting his demons from his first term, and JD has a radical and un-American world view. Ben Rhodes joins Tim Miller for the weekend pod. For 30% off your order, head to https://BloodFlow7.com/THEBULWARK and use code THEBULWARK. 4 out of 5 employers who post on ZipRecruiter get a quality candidate within the first day. And now, you can try it FOR FREE at https://ZipRecruiter.com/BULWARK Ben's podcast, "Pod Save the World": https://crooked.com/podcast-series/pod-save-the-world/ Ben's forthcoming book, "All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches": https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717294/all-we-say-by-ben-rhodes/ Tickets for our Bulwark LIVE shows in San Diego and LA in May: https://www.thebulwark.com/p/bulwark-events Tim's playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0dApY6YT48kTh6j9xFDQch Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@paulkenny105 2026-04-17

Ben is by far my favorite foreign affairs podcaster. Informed intelligent and moral

254 4 replies
@TheOldHippiebilly 2026-04-17

Not TACO, but TOFU... Trump Only Fucks Up

205 9 replies
@Perry-o8s9x 2026-04-17

So, American taxpayers paid $300 billion to get a worse deal than Obama negotiated??

184 20 replies
@HoratioMandingo 2026-04-17

It’s like setting fire to your own house, letting it burn for an hour, calling the fire brigade and then patting yourself on the back for a job well done. He’s mentally deranged.

178 5 replies
@balibob47 2026-04-17

dRump and Bibi are war criminals. That is all anyone has to know.

167 3 replies
@Anowara716 2026-04-17

I can't imagine having lost a loved one in Iran for nothing more than a failed attempt by Trump to prop up Israel. Not another dollar to Israel and no AIPAC politicians.

139 6 replies
@leolawheeler 2026-04-17

Most of the people in this country do not believe this war was necessary

87 5 replies
@purpledawg5309 2026-04-18

Love it when Mr. Rhodes graces this space!

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@LeonClay-d2v 2026-04-18

Ben Rhodes always combines intelligence and compassion seamlessly, been one of my favorite people to hear analysis from for years.

40 1 replies
@Underacactus 2026-04-18

Wow Ben, how infuriating it must be watching this unravel- appreciate the work you put in and the knowledge you’re sharing now.

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