Topic: Multilateralism

Nick Schifrin of PBS NewsHour reports on the clash between Trump's nationalism and the internationalism of other world leaders. French President Emmanuel Macron defends "multilateralism" as a counter to Trump's "unilateralism." Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani rejects dialogue with the U.S. following the withdrawal from the nuclear deal and the imposition of new sanctions.

Admiral Mike Rogers denies that the NSA unilaterally accesses DMV or passport data for facial recognition on U.S. persons. The hosts deconstruct his use of the word "unilateral," suggesting it implies the NSA operates on a "multilateral" basis with corporate partners like Facebook and Google. They criticize Rogers' arrogant demeanor and predict he will struggle when facing congressional scrutiny.

Secretary of State John Kerry and Senator Robert Menendez have pushed for International Monetary Fund (IMF) quota and governance reforms to assist Ukraine. These 2010 reforms, which the U.S. has yet to ratify, are described as a move toward "multilateralism" in global governance. The hosts revisit the removal of Dominique Strauss-Kahn and the subsequent appointment of Christine Lagarde as part of this transition.

Former UN Ambassador John Bolton criticized the move toward global governance, citing Herman Van Rompuy's declaration of 2009 as the first year of global management. Bolton argues that President Obama's devotion to multilateralism represents a significant departure from traditional views of American sovereignty and constitutional independence.