This Fresh Air interview with Anne Applebaum focuses on her analysis of the current political climate in the US and its impact on European relations. The conversation begins with Applebaum's assertion that the Trump regime represents a "regime change," then shifts to discuss the alarming reactions of European leaders to recent statements by US officials regarding NATO and the far-right. Applebaum details concerns about US social media's influence on European elections and the potential for American interference. Finally, she draws parallels between the erosion of democratic institutions in Hungary under Orbán and potential threats to American institutions, highlighting the vulnerability of civil service and universities. The interview concludes with a discussion of the challenges faced by journalists in reporting on these developments.
