Trump’s Controversial Picks and Merkel’s Legacy: A Political Crossroads

Explore the political tensions as Trump aims to install controversial figures in key positions, signaling a potential shift in US policy. Meanwhile, Angela Merkel defends her legacy amidst scrutiny over her past decisions on Russia and Ukraine. Plus, Kamala Harris's vacation sparks debate on political duty, and an analysis of Trump's 2024 election victory offers insights into the evolving political landscape. Join us for an in-depth look at these pivotal moments shaping global politics. Sources: https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/25/politics/trump-gabbard-hegseth-analysis/index.html https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3e8y1qly52o https://www.foxnews.com/politics/harris-disappears-from-spotlight-vacations-hawaii-after-election-loss https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/the-size-of-donald-trumps-2024-election-victory-explained-in-5-charts Outline: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:00:41) Analysis: Trump’s determination to install controversial picks faces next test (00:03:24) Angela Merkel on Putin, Trump and defending her legacy (00:06:07) Harris disappears from spotlight, vacations in Hawaii after election loss (00:09:22) The size of Donald Trump's 2024 election victory, explained in 5 charts