A 30-Second Clip March 18, 2024March 17, 2024 Ukraine in context (30 seconds). Trump dims the beacon of hope. Even as he purposely prolongs the border crisis. The bill to end that crisis had overwhelming support in Congress, but Trump ordered the Speaker not to allow a vote. (And failed to solve it while in office. Listen to Republican Freedom Caucus Policy Chair Chip Roy: “In 2018, we had the House, we had the Senate, we had the White House, and we had a bigger majority than we have today. And we utterly failed to secure the border. Totally dropped the ball. Didn’t do it.“) In case you can help preserve democracy and the rule of law . . . the decency and dignity of the presidency . . . the competence of the federal work force . . . our democratic alliances . . . the rights of women and minorities — and America’s indispensable role as a beacon of hope to the world — click here. Have a great week!