Fiona Hill, former National Security Council expert on Russia, discusses the challenges of serving in the Trump administration and the ongoing threat posed by Vladimir Putin. Hill recounts her early life and unexpected path to becoming a Russia expert, as well as her decision to join the Trump administration to mitigate potential damage from Russian interference. She reveals Trump's disinterest in her expertise and his susceptibility to Putin's manipulation, including the "Venezuela for Ukraine" swap. Hill also addresses the current state of U.S. foreign policy, Mark Carney's speech about the decoupling and the potential for a new world order, and the tragic situation in Ukraine.
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