Robert Costa
The Strategist
The long view, patient, analytical, playing several moves ahead.
Robert Costa is a prominent journalist known for his in-depth political reporting and analysis. This interview reveals his strategic thinking as he navigates complex political landscapes and provides insights into the dynamics of power and governance.
“All the above Pence is a huge part. Trying to get his endorsement. They wanted the whole Republican Party to buy in. I mean, the scene that has stood out to the January 6th Committee is on December 30th, 2020, Trump abandoned her on the phone.”
“And there's this scene in the book where he's walking along the graves in Arlington National Cemetery, and he just says, you know, how many people have to die here? And I think after 20 years, he had had enough and he had been up to the glass of this war unlike anyone else.”
“What we did uncover that there was a real deliberation inside the Biden White House, the Biden cabinet, Secretary Austin, Secretary Blinken go to the NATO meeting, they're talking to the military leaders both here and abroad, and they want to slow down the withdrawal.”
“So we'll see if Bannon answers the subpoena from the January 6th Commission. What we see with Bannon, though, is power can be wielded outside of official channels.”
The Axe Files with David Axelrod — Ep. 462 — Robert Costa
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