US faces 'chaos' if Trump wins 2nd term - former George W. Bush aide | Q+A 2024

A second Donald Trump presidency would paralyse the US government and embolden its global adversaries, says former George W. Bush speechwriter David Frum.

The Atlantic writer says the former president would immediately try to shut down the various legal investigations against him if re-elected, triggering widespread resistance.

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[JohnGlen]

Sure hope he is right in his last statement that the cult of Trump will fade away if he is defeated.

[craigbrockway]

As a Canadian who also appreciates our great neighbor I have never been overly concerned about whether a Republican or Democratic president becomes the leader of United States of America. Always the president was a person who placed his country above his own desires and needs. This held true for decades until the debacle of Donald Trump. Republicans and Democrats need to unite and vote for a future a future building on a solid democratic country. The choice is clear vote for democracy vote Democrat.

[hemacdonald]

David Frum, a conservative, weighs in on the threat to democracy in the United States. He has a world view, a broader view than blindly picking party over country, he chooses morality over immorality. The world hopes people like Frum will prevail in their broader thinking and vote for Harris to protect America from an autocracy.

[kenfriberg]

Excellent interview. Insightful perspectives from David Frum.

[Vagabond]

Thank you David Frum for your intellect and international perspective. Always respect your opinions, as I did your mother’s unbiased reporting.

[thedoubs]

Bang on David Frum - "Trump offers a Theatre of Cruelty" - exactly!

[Tunick]

Best interview ever. This guy is a genius.

[calvinray]

David Frum is an old-style pre-Trump conservative. Even though he and I don't share the same ideological perspective, nevertheless, he's quite right about what an appalling alternative Trump is. The United States, and indeed the world, will guaranteed not be in a better place in four years' time if Trump is allowed back into the White House to wreak havoc again. Kamala is not perfect and will occasionally make mistakes but she's definitely not malignant like her Republican counterpart.

[tinab]

I don’t find anything entertaining about cruelty. I can’t understand anyone who does 😢

[baderinwa]

I have never found cruelty to be exciting!

[Gldfingers]

America needs it allies, always has and always will it is in it's own best interest to do so, but Trump is already causing issues with that, don't fall asleep at the wheel.

[Native]

Trump is too dangerous and out of control. I fear for our country if he wins. I am Republican and I am voting for Harris.

[wendyhickey]

I appreciate Mr. Frum's calm, clear, concise words...someone that never leaves me with a feeling of having just been lied to...refreshing.

[seaside]

Thank you David for taking the time to make this video and spelling it out in plain language.

[tuulimalaiti]

Thanks that someone understood the situation and analyzed it well!!!

[richardsimms]

-David Frum is an excellent guest speaker.
-Donald Trump is a national embarrassment and a fool.

[HektorBandimar]

Great interview, very interesting, people with the intelligence and understanding like David Frum give me hope.

[Storm-iwsm]

Proud of the republicans who aren’t afraid to speak out against him. Sadly a lot of people are still under his control.

[WilsonLaing-lwni]

Trump is the most insecure person in politics.

[Soapandwater]

Thank you for speaking out, Mr. Frum!