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Jun 22
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198. Trump's War On Europe: No Way Back?

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What does the resignation of Keir Starmer mean for US-UK relations? Has Italian Prime Minister Georgia Meloni taught European leaders how to deal with Trump? And, will Vance’s role in the Iran negotiations boost his presidential ambitions?  Katty Kay is joined by cost-host of Morning Joe on MS NOW, Joe Scarborough, to answer all these questions and more. ... Show More
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