H.R. McMaster | My Tour of Duty in the Trump White House

Join former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster as he shares an insider's perspective on his 13 turbulent months in the Trump administration. In this candid discussion, McMaster reveals the challenges of working with an unpredictable president during a critical time for U.S. foreign policy.

Discover how McMaster navigated the intense infighting and backstabbing within the administration, dealing with political advisors focused more on personal agendas than national interests. He provides a fresh assessment of his tenure, highlighting both achievements and failures, and offers insights into maintaining focus amidst chaos.

As the 2024 election approaches, McMaster emphasizes the need for leaders with the character and intellect to guide U.S. foreign policy in a complex world. Learn about the coalitions he forged, both in Washington and internationally, to help advance U.S. interests despite the challenges posed by Trump's leadership style.

🔍 Key Topics:

Inside Trump's White House: Conflict and Cooperation

U.S. Foreign Policy Shifts under Trump

The Role of Character in Leadership

National Security Priorities for 2024 and Beyond

🎥 Don’t miss this powerful reflection on leadership, national security, and the future of U.S. foreign policy with H.R. McMaster!

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September 3, 2024

In Conversation with
Raj Mathai
Anchor, NBC Bay Area, KNTV; X @rajmathai

This program is part of The Commonwealth Club’s Series on Ethics and Accountability, generously underwritten by The Travers Family Foundation.

Photo by Ray Kachatorian.

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[bradcazden]

Not listening to a guy who talks about duty but then dodges it to sell books.

[athanatic]

"The President in particular is very much a figurehead — he wields no real power whatsoever. He is apparently chosen by the government, but the qualities he is required to display are not those of leadership but those of finely judged outrage. For this reason the President is always a controversial choice, always an infuriating but fascinating character. His job is not to wield power but to draw attention away from it." - Douglas Adams 1979

[witherbossbros]

I stopped listening when McMaster was asked if trump was a patriot and he answered "yes."

[dlewis]

EXCELLENT FANTASTIC COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER FOR COMMUNITY OF AMERICAN.PEOPLE

[J.B]

47:53 He's shooting his shot to be Secretary of Defense.

[franceslandrum]

Disappointed in this man. His ego gets in the way of giving the truth about Trump. He makes it seem as if Trump is normal when he is not.

[seanowens]

Those who can, do. He didn't. Those who can't teach. He's currently teaching at Stanford. Hey general, all enemies, right, foreign and domestic. Nah, $$ y'all.

[Sacredspacecafe]

Another insightful speaker McMaster, now I'm hungry...

[geoffg]

This is great! Really happy to see the range of political views that this club presents. Listening to a guy harping on strategic EMPATHY, I think is part of the solution to some of the problems we having dealing American to American. Excited for more content from this channel

[kimberlymw]

If DJT was so great, why was McMaster there only a year?

[melissasweeting-percentie]

A rational clear voice emerging from the rubble/garbage that is DT’s mess

[stilllearning]

I would like to see The Commonwealth Club fix & repair The beatiful city of San Francisco.

[as]

" fear isnt a useful emotion"

[Traderbear]

How I wish he were running for President

[mitote]

This man is a disappointment. A hero turned sycophant who can't quite reject Drumpf. Sad.

[ideapad]

He views and evaluates the world through a single dangerous militaristic lens "friends and enemies" Also he sounds like a fossil fuel cheerleader claiming increasing extraction will finance a green transition. Go away, no one's trying to read your book.