What’s the Point of the Trump-Xi Summit?

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What’s the Point of the Trump-Xi Summit?

TL;DR

  • Introduces "Hegseth's paradox": men reveling in dominance tend to serve more domineering figures.
  • References a defense secretary complaining about "low-T softness" while also flattering a superior.
  • Identifies the author as Nick Catoggio, a staff writer at The Dispatch based in Texas.
  • Describes "Boiling Frogs" as Catoggio's daily newsletter focusing on populism, polarization, and American conservatism.