Aaron MateFor Trump, Ukraine proxy war and Epstein hype come back to bite873161×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -23:52-23:52Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.For Trump, Ukraine proxy war and Epstein hype come back to biteTrump threatens Russia with empty gestures, all while his base revolts over another broken promise.Aaron MatéJul 15, 202587316ShareTranscriptVideo:Aaron Mate is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksAaron MateReporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.Reporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.SubscribeAuthorsAaron MatéRecent EpisodesIsraeli sabotage escalates in Lebanon; a new danger in Kyiv; Tulsi resigns14 hrs agoIsrael flaunts brutality after systematic sexual violence exposed May 21 • Aaron MatéThe limited shelf life of pro-war propaganda and conformityMay 15 • Aaron Maté(Audio version) ‘Highly Protected’: OPCW confirms it buried critical evidence in Syria chemical probeMay 7 • Aaron MatéShunning a grand bargain with Iran, Trump hires Israel lobbyist for negotiating teamMay 5 • Aaron MatéTrump searches for a war bailout; OPCW whistleblower scores big victoryApr 30 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump’s war on Iran enters a familiar phaseApr 30 • Aaron MatéDiplomacy-averse Trump pretends that Iran, not his war, is in disarrayApr 23 • Aaron Maté