Trump, Xi and Putin's power struggle | On Balance Full Show 5/20

On this episode of "On Balance," Leland Vittert analyzes the meeting between Chinese President Xi and Russian President Putin, days after China hosted President Trump and gave him a grand welcome. This comes as all three countries struggle with their own issues, including their economies and the wars in Ukraine and Iran. Silverado Policy Accelerator Co-Founder & Executive Chairman and author of “World on the Brink: How America Can Beat China in the Race for the Twenty-First Century,” Dmitri Alperovitch, and U.S.-China relations analyst and author of “Plan Red: China’s Project to Destroy America,” Gordon Chang, compare the two visits.

Meanwhile, is Cuba the next Venezuela? Federal prosecutors have indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro and others from the Cuban regime for the 1996 shootdown of the two Brothers to the Rescue aircraft. Amid rising tensions, Trump may feel Cuba could be his next success story after Venezuela, but he is claiming there will be no escalation. Former federal prosecutor Shan Wu and American University Professor of Government William M. LeoGrande discuss the indictment and what could happen next.

Later, Trump has proven his hold on the Republican Party is stronger than ever, primarying dissenters in Louisiana, Texas, and Kentucky. All eyes now head to the Lone Star State, as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) faces a surprisingly tough general election against Texas State Representative James Talarico (D).

Also, is a red wave hitting California? Democrats may be in trouble in the gubernatorial race. This comes as Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt (R) gains traction by the day. Former Democratic California U.S. Senate candidate and political strategist Christina Pascucci, Senior Advisor for Our Republican Legacy and former Pennsylvania Representative Charlie Dent, and Endeavor PAC Founder and Republican strategist Tiffany Smiley discuss the fate of California.

Plus, the future of the Supreme Court could be at stake. Calls are growing for Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito to step aside while President Trump can still replace them, this time fighting both Democrats and Republicans. Former law clerk for Justice Antonin Scalia, Ian Samuel, and NewsNation’s Chris Cillizza weigh the options.

"On Balance with Leland Vittert" airs weeknights at 9p/8C.


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