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The foreign leader helping Trump defy the Supreme Court

The foreign leader helping Trump defy the Supreme Court

Update: 2025-04-18

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Vera Bergengruen, national-security reporter at the Wall Street Journal, joins to discuss Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, his plans for his country, and his relationship with Trump. Bergengruen profiled Bukele for Time last year.

Plus, the U.S. may abandon its support to Ukraine, Luigi Mangione was indicted on federal charges, a gunman killed two people on the campus of Florida State University, the latest from Gaza, and things other than eggs you can dye this Easter.

Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

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The foreign leader helping Trump defy the Supreme Court

The foreign leader helping Trump defy the Supreme Court