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Noah Rothman discusses Trump's speech on Chinese election interference and related political issues.

Our friend Noah Rothman is back to discuss President Trump's Thursday night speech about Chinese efforts to interfere with American elections and the notable absence of Iran and the resumption of the war from the remarks. Plus, Washington democrat Adam Smith admits that he flipped his vote on aid to Israel due to threats and intimidation from the left, Marco Rubio's speech on left-wing violence, and John recommends Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Host: Commentary Magazine

Guest: Noah Rothman

Topics covered

• Trump speech
• Chinese interference
• Iran absence
• aid to Israel
• left-wing violence
• political intimidation

Keywords

• Trump
• China
• Iran
• Israel
• politics
• speech
• violence
• intimidation

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Books & works: Dangerous, Dirty, Violent and Young

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