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Audio & Video: Sirico & Bonicelli on the Trump Administration
Audio & Video: Sirico & Bonicelli on the Trump Administration
Apr 8, 2025 1:50 AM

As the Trump Administration begins its work this week, the media continues to call on the Acton Institute for analysis mentary, both in the US and abroad.

Internationally, Acton Director of Programs and Education Paul Bonicelli joined hostAlex Jensen ontbs eFM 101.3’s “This Morning” program in Seoul, South Koreaon January 22ndto discuss the economic challenges facing the ing administration, and the likelihood of potential trade conflicts between the United States and other nations down the road based on the protectionist rhetoric from Trump both on the campaign trail and during the presidential transition. You can listen to that interview via the audio player above.

Here in the US, Acton Institute President Rev. Robert A. Sirico was interviewed by CBN for a report on the controversy surrounding the nomination of Betsy DeVos for the post of Secretary of Education. Rev. Sirico has been a long time friend and colleague of DeVos, who has been a supporter of the Acton Institute and has served on the Institute’s Board of Directors. He draws upon that personal history to provide some context for her nomination. You can view the report below:

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