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198. Trump's War On Europe: No Way Back?
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The GDP of the United States and the combined GDP of the EU plus the UK are roughly equal at around $26–$27 trillion each, making Europe a peer economic power.
Russia's GDP is only $1.4–$1.5 trillion, smaller than the economy of the state of Texas, making Trump's deference to Russia over Europe economically irrational.
Morning Joe with Joe Scarborough is approaching its 20th year on air, with Scarborough waking up at 4:30am five days a week for nearly two decades.