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How Trump Lost Asia

Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on how Donald Trump is abandoning America’s historic allies and abandoning the Pacific to China. Plus: What could happen to Trump’s ill-gotten wealth, and Red Dawn Over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity , by Frank Dikötter.

How Trump Lost Asia

In a recent episode of The David Frum Show, host David Frum discussed the accumulation of wealth by former President Donald Trump during his presidency and its potential implications for American democracy. Former Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull joined the conversation to discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on America's allies, its global reputation, and the political landscape in the Pacific region.

Additionally, the episode featured a review of the book "Red Dawn Over China: How Communism Conquered a Quarter of Humanity" by Frank Dikötter.

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