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Catoggio, N. (2026, October 12). Sneak Preview. The Dispatch. https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/boilingfrogs/trump-ukraine-russia-iran-lame-duck/

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Nick Catoggio writes a daily newsletter called Boiling Frogs that analyzes issues like populism and political polarization, with a focus on how the Trump administration's stance on the war in Ukraine differs markedly from that of the Biden administration. The article presents an opinion piece that contrasts these two administrations' approaches to current events.

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Nick Catoggio's daily newsletter, Boiling Frogs, comments on how the Trump administration handled the war in Ukraine differently compared to the Biden administration, suggesting their approaches are starkly contrasting but equally unique. The piece reflects on broader themes of populism and political polarization within American conservatism.

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