Richard Haass: Trump Administration Is in Thrall of Russian Authoritarianism

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HAASS: “The only thing I can say, Willie, is that it's two things. One is it's consistent with the idea that the purpose of American foreign policy is to promote American business. And all that really matters are commercial business interests, nothing else. And two, there's a -- there's lack of any concern for allies or democracy. And it's an administration in thrall of Russian authoritarianism. It's almost, if you look at Hungary, you look at Russia, you get a sense across the board there's an admiration for these authoritarian systems. And what's sad is, you know, we're beginning to take on -- I'm not saying we're identical -- but we're beginning to take on some of those characteristics as we become a more top-heavy country politically with a government that's much more involved, say, in the economy.”