Keep pulling the thread on Christopher Caldwell.
Christopher Caldwell states that China's threat to cut off its trade of rare earths with the United States was perceived as a grave threat in Washington.
Christopher Caldwell predicts that Donald Trump's attack on Iran will likely mark the end of "Trumpism" as a political project because it is inconsistent with the wishes of his base.
Christopher Caldwell asserts that much of the preparation for the war with Iran was conducted by Jared Kushner and another close business associate of Donald Trump, both of whom have potentially compromising business dealings in the Middle East.
Ezra Klein notes that Saudi Arabia has invested in Jared Kushner's fund, while Qatar and the UAE have invested in crypto projects related to Donald Trump.
Ezra Klein states that according to some counts, Donald Trump has enriched himself by over a billion dollars since taking office.
Ezra Klein predicts that if the war in Iran causes oil prices to reach $175 a barrel and triggers a surge in inflation, it would be politically unsurvivable for Donald Trump's presidency.
Christopher Caldwell claims that media figures Joe Rogan, Tucker Carlson, and Megyn Kelly have all reacted to the invasion of Iran with incredulity.
Ezra Klein claims that Fox News has been advocating for a war with Iran for a very long time.
Christopher Caldwell theorizes that the European Union serves a similar function in European populist thought as the US administrative state does in American populism, acting as an external, expert-driven authority that overrides democratic decisions.
According to polls cited by Christopher Caldwell, 80% to 90% of people who identify as MAGA supporters are in favor of the recent war with Iran.
Christopher Caldwell states that according to NBC polls, the "MAGA" political identification peaked at approximately 36% after the election and has since declined.