Amanpour and Company

June 4, 2020

Christiane speaks with former U.S. Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense John Kirby and former Commander of U.S. Forces in Afghanistan John Allen about President Trump's militaristic actions. She also speaks with Paul van Zul and Vincent Warren about what the U.S can learn from South Africa's transition out of apartheid. Michel Martin speaks with Mark Bray about the president's remarks on Antifa.

Antifa: Terrorist Organization or Pres. Trump's Scapegoat?

17m 25s

For protests that turned violent, President Trump blames the far left, and saying he wants to designate Antifa – short for ‘Anti-Fascists’ – as a terrorist organization. But activist and Occupy Wall Street organizer Mark Bray hits back in a piece for the Washington Post. Bray joins Michel Martin to explain why he believes Trump’s bluster is a diversionary tactic.

Previews + Extras

  • Ret. Admiral John Kirby on Pres. Trump's Use of Military: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ret. Admiral John Kirby on Pres. Trump's Use of Military

    S2020 E2244 - 2m 48s

    Today is a day to mourn George Floyd’s killing and to celebrate his life, as a memorial service in Minneapolis takes place – the first of many to come. But while people call for accountability, President Trump continues his tough-talk response to the outrage. This has prompted backlash from former military officials. Retired Rear Admiral John Kirby joins the program to discuss.

  • Is Truth and Reconciliation Possible in the United States?: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Is Truth and Reconciliation Possible in the United States?

    S2020 E2244 - 2m 48s

    The most famous conflict resolution to emerge out of institutionalized racism came from South Africa. White supremacy was legally sanctioned under apartheid in the country until 1990, when Nelson Mandela led the majority black nation in a peaceful transition to democracy. Paul van Zyl and Vincent Warren discuss what lessons the U.S. can learn from South Africa.

  • Ret. Commander John Allen on Pres. Trump's Military Threats: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ret. Commander John Allen on Pres. Trump's Military Threats

    S2020 E2244 - 2m 57s

    General John Allen led NATO and U.S. forces in Afghanistan and headed up the international anti-ISIS campaign. He now leads the Brookings Institution, and joins the show to react to President Trump’s military threats this week.

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