The ‘Devil’s Bargain’ at the Heart of American Politics Now

The ‘Devil’s Bargain’ at the Heart of American Politics Now

Published: July 18, 2026

Duration: 31:25

This week, “The Opinions” politics round table wrestles with the art of political compromise. Did Lindsey Graham ingratiate himself with Donald Trump to protect Ukraine — and was it worth it? Should the Senate confirm Todd Blanche to safeguard the attorney general’s office against someone like Matt Gaetz? Should Democratic leadership compromise with progressive insurgents within the party? The Opinion columnist Bret Stephens discusses these questions with the contributors Robert Siegel and Molly Jong-Fast.

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This episode of “The Opinions” was produced by Derek Arthur. It was edited by Alison Bruze...