Fiona Hill on Putin's Plans If Jan. 6 Had Succeeded | Emma Barnett Meets

Emma Barnett meets Fiona Hill, senior director for European and Russian affairs on the U.S. National Security Council under Donald Trump, to discuss how the international community should negotiate with Vladimir Putin, what it was like to testify in Trump’s first impeachment and her experience working in his White House. Interview recorded on April 25, 2022.
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[@samseal8611]

Fantastic. Where can we find more articulate and insightful people like Fiona Hill? We need them.

[@user-kd2ij7te5v]

Watch out for woman! Woman have the most to loose if Putin wins and we go back into the 1950s.

[@tomthumb2361]

When you are a Northerner, you know exactly what it took for Fiona Hill to get where she got. You can sense the depth of her integrity and how little that is valued in the London political bubble.

[@jankaapstad9595]

Her accent alone is a breath of fresh air as opposed to posh.

[@euanaird]

A marvelous woman. A credit to Britain and The United States. (AND she had bigger balls than most of her male counterparts) Vindman and Hill, hero and heroine. They knew the consequences, but refused to bend. They spoke the truth and spoke it well.

[@paradisepipeco]

I have lived a long time, born in the USA. I have yet to meet a native of my country with the kind of dignity and humility that radiates from Fiona Hill. She is a credit to the UK and we here in the US have been lucky to have her, and to benefit from her keen perception and expertise. Truly a class act. And brilliant.

[@raidermaxx2324]

the irony is that they are both almost first generation americans

[@Anita-gp1gv]

@@raidermaxx2324 No Fiona Hill has returned to her home in Bishop Auckland County Durham. BBC has described Fiona Hill as the most important and famous face outside of the three Presidents she served in the White House. Fiona Hill is anxious to become the most famous Expert and Go To for information on America 🇺🇸, UK 🇬🇧 and Russia 🇷🇺. Fiona Hill has helped to describe herself as the greatest expert on Russia 🇷🇺 and Vladimir Putin .

[@Anita-gp1gv]

@@raidermaxx2324 Strange how January 6th Inquiry 🧐 which is Nancy Pelosis baby, that they have resurrected this particular piece of Propoganda. Coincidence perhaps 🤔.

[@normalizedinsanity4873]

​ @@Anita-gp1gv She served in the Whitehouse. Thankyou for providing the smoking gun as to this vile propaganda. Putin is a ruthless despot to be sure but this is all about the USAs grab for Russian resources

[@margo3367]

I cracked up when she said, reading Alice in Wonderland as a child better prepared her for being in the Oval Office in trumpland than anything else. I don’t think she was joking, but I still laughed out loud.

[@sabeto5527]

If Congress consisted of people as intelligent as Fiona Hill this country could certainly make a lot of progress

[@Roses-lilac]

She has a huge advantage. A really good education in a European country. Trumps nightmare. A woman. Well educated. Very capable of critical thinking.

[@billderinbaja3883]

Count me as a Bona Fide Member of the Fiona Hill Fan Club. When she speaks about Russia and the West, listen closely... her views have been amazingly prescient over time

[@joanneferguson8636]

So glad I watched this video! Fiona Hill, you are such a brave and wonderful woman! Thank you for your service !

[@SN-sz7kw]

Thank you, Ms. Hill, for your expertise, courage, & candor. It was, & is, appreciated.

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

Fiona is an American hero! She has not been thanked enough.

[@chambermuses7802]

She's an international hero: let's not limit her range or impact.

[@juanramos.jr.7948]

@Chamber Muses thank you. You are correct.

[@jamesirwin8917]

Agree with you 100 percent. She's intelligent, articulate, eloquent, and honest; traits that so many in Congress now lack, like" Jordan, McCarthy, Cruz, McConnell, Greene, Hawley and the list goes on.

[@xaspirate8060]

@@jamesirwin8917 Agree with you but would have been nice if you listed a few Dems on that list.

[@MaryAnnMsbl34]

If Trump had succeeded? He still could!

[@FoOtFoOt542]

I’ve been ashamed of being American since election night 2016. Let’s all please vote the shame out of our government offices. 🇺🇸

[@jameshoosier7928]

😹

[@farmwife7944]

well put!

[@mikearchibald744]

You seriously went through eight years of George Bush Junior without being ashamed? You realize the guy is a massive war criminal, and that even Obama overthrew Libya. CLinton was the first president to dismantle the world governing system by saying they were unilaterally going into bosnia, and since then every military effort has been without UN authorization. In other words destabilizing the world order and creating the american empire. The eighties under Reagan were even uglier, and before that the uglier it got.

[@roxannamarinak3156]

I have great Respect for Fiona Hill in her courage to stand up and tell Truth of what she has observed!!!. She is a role model to many young women who want to be successful in their career pursuits and being treated as an equal. I am especially impressed that she does not give so much attention to how things look externally on a woman but what they have to say. That is transformative!

[@NuntiusLegis]

"Looking dull" didn't work for me, I think she looked gorgeous.

[@ericwright8177]

She was a Rock Star ⭐⭐✨✨ during her testimony. Great Lady. She stood up for Truth and Right. Trump's actions were inexcusable and criminal. Under minding USAs State Dept

[@ogathingo8885]

Every where we need courageous men and women like Fiona Hill to educate citizens with civic duties! Thanks for standing up for truth.

[@DMDvideo10]

Her truth isn’t THE truth. Or anything close to it.

[@glhmedic]

@@DMDvideo10 oh and you would know? Move along troll.

[@jodajackson4489]

Ahhhh but the Republicans don’t want an educated electorate.

[@pbezunartea]

@@DMDvideo10 _Her truth isn’t THE truth._ 🤣🤣🤣ah... Donald, please enlighten us, what did she say that was *not* true?

[@justaguy6100]

@Donald Mouse Ok, present your case. Let's here it. Citation, evidence, what do you have? Do you have ANYTHING other than paranoid psychotic conspiracy theories from anonymous, unaccountable sources?

[@dbp192000]

Such an intelligent and strong woman. I am grateful that she was in that monstrous place to fight for us all

[@tomarmstrong1281]

The type of women which sends shivers down the spine, assuming he has one, of DJT.

[@parallaxview6770]

Propaganda 101

[@tomarmstrong1281]

@@parallaxview6770 The problems and answers often become obvious further down the line. Just as the shameful events of 01/06 have not gone away, but are stoking a fire which might well end the American version of democracy and the rule of law.

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

@@parallaxview6770 Exactly, it's only the fifth attempt at the same method but new story. You would think Americans in both parties would wake up to this BS and end it. We will in November like you have never seen. This is Bloomberg, the liberal BS Rag of all BS Rags.

[@EmptyMirrorMindful]

@@tomarmstrong1281 Get a life already. We know the problem and the answer. Removal of all lying and paid off corrupt Democrats, clean house of the same elements in Republican party and bring back integrity and honor to public service by removing all the liars that have clearly been shown to be so in our courts of law. The Clintons, put them in jail already! But you are right about one thing, loss of our democracy and stability will in fact happen if they continue to hold power. We will be lucky to survive the next 2 years. This is the full court press to take down our country now by those feeding the new game plan to Biden. He isn't even smart enough to make this country fail this quickly all by himself.

[@PicRic]

Every word this woman says is worth listening to.

[@enufots4621]

Fiona Hill doesn't BS around. She has answers and always backs it up with her reasons. She is so very well in tune with human nature and the human psyche. Thumbs up for Fiona Hill!👍

[@enufots4621]

@Nadeer John That's it? Just an accusation without any reason to back up your statement? After all that I've said about how Fiona backs up her responses and what do you do? You prove me right and people like you will never even be a 10th of a person that she is.

[@vicmorrison8128]

@@enufots4621 never mind the sad little people that have little point in living... so they troll ... it somehow makes them feel better.

[@jessehachey2732]

Trolls are intimidated by brilliant women the likes of Fiona Hill!

[@xaspirate8060]

@@enufots4621 Not to mention 1/10th the spelling expert. Wait, did he spell his last name wrong?

[@xaspirate8060]

Fiona stood tallest throughout Russian collusion talks. We need more straight-talking types like her in high places, don't care what party affiliation.

[@TheBezaleel]

Fiona Hill is a model for the new type of leaders the world desperately needs.

[@docastrov9013]

Russophobic headcases?

[@parallaxview6770]

Fascist ?

[@mattpotter8725]

I think they mean someone with integrity and honesty, something Donald Trump has none of, he would love to be a dictator like Putin or Kim Jong-un!!! Anyway she's an advisor, not a politician, I don't think she wants to be a politician. I do think the world needs more people like her though!!!

[@lwheeler1768]

Yes somebody has to know something, we just can't continue to listen to bulshit

[@klauskant8086]

You mean desperately needs to avoid

[@paulvez6296]

I remember Fiona Hill fromt trump's first impeachment. She was absolutely brillant during her testimony.

[@DMDvideo10]

Yes it’s amazing how much her testimony mattered. He was acquitted… lol

[@janesmith8831]

@@DMDvideo10 That reflects poorly on the overly partisan nature of the American impeachment process, not on the validity of her testimony.

[@alexdavis1541]

@@DMDvideo10 You took my line!

[@nancychandler3673]

Honest woman 👩 👏 ❤️

[@Thadmotor1044]

she warned us

[@007ElSenor]

What an amazing woman, sad that no one in politics listened to her.

[@g.choppa4448]

Correction, the trumpers did not listen to Hill. Anyone with a lil common sense knows trump is a corrupt criminal.

[@maskedmarvyl4774]

John Bolton: "If I had testified, it would have been a waste of time". Translation: I had a two million dollar book deal, and I wasn't going to endanger that by telling the truth when it mattered". What a toad John Bolton was, and always will be.

[@meredithheath5272]

💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍

[@lolodee3528]

Totally.

[@robertb.australia.8801]

Give me this woman that knows something about Russia , every day -- 100 % .

[@robertlee8805]

Ah Fiona Hill. What a Breath of Fresh Air she is. Thanks a million. Widhing you the BEST because YOU DESERVE THE BEST.

[@DennisMurphey]

Outstanding Lady, we are so lucky to have Dr. Hill in America.

[@GaryWalshDublin]

I really enjoy listening to Fiona Hill. She is very down to earth and matter of fact.

[@ryznglascastle1995]

Fiona Hill, truly someone to look up to. She is one of my hero's.

[@robertlee8805]

Mine too.

[@rockradstone]

Mine too. (It's 'heroes.') 😉

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

Fiona Hill is well informed, observant, as well thinks & speaks clearly how that those informations & observations translates in the real world.

[@jamestragle9504]

She also operates with honesty and integrity. I can't help but view her as a hero. That's rather sad as she only did what a decent person should do. That appears to be in short supply. So many others in positions like hers, where they should have stood up in a timely fashion, waited for a book deal instead. Pogo was right, "we have met the enemy and he is us."

[@ecstanton8385]

she is the epitome of integrity...someone who should be held up as an example. unfortunately here in America, we seem to prefer the opposite qualities.😪

[@marilynhoward380]

She’s brilliant! So much respect for her forthright manner.

[@doramaar123]

A role model!

[@rickerhart907]

At least we learned that women need to dress in a certain way when they are on front of the TV Camera

[@Dbb27]

@@rickerhart907 otherwise the conversation turns to what they wore and not what they said.

[@rohankurian5641]

👊✌👊

[@solarnaut]

and BRAVE, Courageous, Heartening ! Probably more so than she will ever realize. Thank You Dear Brave Brilliant Gal ! B-)

[@tonygold1661]

Fiona Hill talks a lot of sense. Always a pleasure to listen to what she has to say.

[@MrBoazhorribilis]

Especially when you are in total agreement with her sludge.

[@raceace]

The point on being there to present the truth rather than themselves really illustrates the continued barriers. Hill is clearly a qualified and objective analyst and that’s what scared those with other political designs.

[@bakedbean37]

Yep. "We've had enough of experts".

[@auyongahmeng2588]

@@bakedbean37 Concurred too...with dummies who simply do not have the capability nor ability and incapable of self growth as a fully real human being who desperately want to be fully in charge so they can win that one-time darwin awards permanently...humanity ja and der civilization of 25k+ years to reach where it is again is indeed los.

[@jefferyschic]

@@bakedbean37 surely you're not qualifying Trump and clan as experts? His only hires the best came back to haunt him, when they wouldnt sign a pledge to his infidel'ism. His oath is voided, and if he has any friends, their's is as well.

[@eq1373]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rohankurian5641]

👊✌👊

[@doramaar123]

Excellent interview of an amazing woman.

[@LeakyFaucett]

I know this is trivial but her quote,"Weirdness in real time" sums up an entire administration perfectly! I loved it to pieces. One of so many gems.

[@rickrose5377]

The U.S. is moving backward. I went to public schools and graduated from Yale without any debt. Other of my middle-class classmates went to Harvard and to Stanford. We occasionally bussed tables, but it was not oppressive, and our public school education left us perfectly well-prepared for higher education at elite universities and graduate schools. This was Fiona Hill's experience, too. But Republicans and the right conducted a propaganda war to win the public policy debate, which THEY HAVE DONE. The result has been a more poorly educated United States with less accessibility to college, less social mobility, and less opportunity for outstanding scholars like Fiona Hill.

[@nancychandler3673]

I'm embarrassed for the GOP that I once was part of. You are so ✅️ right. The GOP voters used to be intelligent and well educated.

[@Dbb27]

@@nancychandler3673 no longer my grandmothers party.

[@eq1373]

@@nancychandler3673 you were never in the GOP. Stop lying.

[@nancychandler3673]

@@eq1373 Sure hun. Here ya 💊 go.

[@barbaraehrlich6842]

Starting to believe the US is the Haiti of the first world. It’s shameful.

[@paulschneir1551]

Thank goodness for civil servants like Fiona. Unfortunately, far fewer are drawn to service these days especially after the backlash over the last few years.

[@rickerhart907]

She was involved in this up to her eyeballs when the Biden family was extorting money out of Ukraine.

[@KeithRowley]

…which has been the point of the far right since the Reagan years: chip away at the effectiveness of government, then point to that ineffectiveness as proof that the “deep state” needs to be further dismantled.

[@gailalbers1430]

What an extraordinary woman Fiona Hill is; she seems to really know her subject and i was impressed by her ability to speak diplomatically about these concerning global issues. She is very factual without ever mixing in her personal opinions or feelings. She also looks better than ever. She looks like she finally got a little R&R and sun !

[@amcinternetsolutionsllc8563]

Thank you Fiona for your contribution to truth and speaking truth to power

[@cliftonrodgers2223]

Fiona Hill is a brilliant and fascinating lady.

[@Mike-rm9bb]

She is a lying Brit and a backer of war crimes. She needs to be indicted.

[@cliftonrodgers2223]

@@Mike-rm9bb That's just absurd

[@johnmc128]

@@cliftonrodgers2223 Why exactly ?

[@stephenhicks826]

Fiona Hill is so impressive. My goodness, I could imagine her in No. 10 and doing a stellar job. Though I daresay she is too smart to get involved in politics.

[@grmpEqweer]

...She could cut BoJo to shreds, I think, and well-deserved. Are you going to steal her back from us🇺🇸?

[@hankgutter8669]

she is way way too smart for the politicians anywhere

[@paddyryan6113]

Amen to that . However it is so sad she is not . I dream of a government or party with Fiona at the helm and Eddie izzard as her num 2

[@DMDvideo10]

She’s great a slinging BS… that’s for sure.

[@nancychandler3673]

That's exactly what's wrong with the GOP that I left. The dummies and Political hacks are in charge.

[@grahamcooper2144]

Just finished her book. Her story is remarkable and a salutary lesson on the importance of educational and social opportunity. Sadly, both of which have been badly eroded in recent decades.

[@acustomer7216]

She received her bachelors and masters degrees in the UK where the cost of higher education makes it within reach.

[@julierogers1155]

I just requested Fiona Hill's book from my local library (several "holds" ahead of me).

[@haroldplante8287]

Vague, please explain.

[@julierogers1155]

@@haroldplante8287 Explain what?

[@pynn1000]

@@acustomer7216 Fiona Hill received her higher education at the same time as me, although I was a late starter at 27. There were no tuition fees for students from the UK + a grant generous enough to actually live on (carefully) + easy to find summer work. House of Commons library now says average student owes over $50K, higher than the US.

[@aliciacraig3715]

Yes, it was very important for us all to hear you!!! Thank you Fiona!!! It was a huge deal!!

[@patriciatorres5667]

The Psaki and Hill show! That be a hit

[@reason43poole37]

Fiona Hill is so shocking, so refreshing to listen to in stark contrast to a backdrop of political nonsesnce, hypocrisy, lies, and deceit. What a treasure!

[@robertlee8805]

Awesome she is. She's America's TREASURE. hoping she'll still be around for the next generation to teach and/or in OFFICE by her or in another administration.

[@johnmc128]

@Mark Johnson Not very bright then are you.

[@pistonmeyers]

@Mark Johnson troll

[@peterschancel7223]

TRUMPS PRESIDENCY WAS AN LIKE AN SNL SKIT

[@reubenherrera9827]

@Mark Johnson 👈Still trolling.

[@greedowins2917]

Fiona led a masterclass with her testimony, max scores from me across the board, which was all that more memorable because of her accent and now legendary gravitas.

[@kimcoates7569]

I remember her testimony at the impeachment inquiry. I was hanging on her every word. Especially when she said that her focus was diplomacy while Rudy was on a personal errand from POTUS.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

Dr Hill is an excellent ambassador for the English education system and the Scottish tertiary level. Certainly, postgrad studies in an Ivy League university widened her horizons, but the lady surely represents the best of the encouragement in British schools of critical thinking.

[@jorgegonzalez-larramendi5491]

greetings: she studied HARD .

[@cacambo589]

I admire Fiona Hill but "critical thinking" is a meaningless hocus-pocus. It means what you want it to mean. All the antivaxxers who reject the advice of the CDC believe they are thinking critically.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

@@cacambo589 The expression "critical thinking" implies to be open to question matters which are not proven empirically or by scientific proof. The shape of the Earth, Pythagoras's Theorem, and the causes of malaria, for example, would not be open to such an educational process. Most people consider Socrates to be the father of critical thinking. The reason I consider such a practice to be important in child development is that it encourages young minds to be self disciplined. One monitors one's own views on a subject, is prepared to be wrong and ready to self-correct. Most importantly, it demands independent study, the development of ways to effectively communicate one's views, and to tackle problems in a non-self centred way. If you think such a phrase is meaningless, then its alternative title is Socratic reasoning. I suggest you might care to look at the findings of Scott Lilienfield on the subject, which are based on John Dewey's original ideas. When, as in better schools in my day, classical philosophy, rhetoric, and the creative arts were each important elements in the curriculum, multiple choice exams didn't exist, and a fine balance was maintained between pure academics, moral/cultural/creative subjects, and physical activity in schools, this holistic approach to learning and child development encouraged multi-faceted young people.

[@eric2500]

Can you spare us some? We have a deficit!

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

@@eric2500 Well, my US cousin, at least it is encouraging that some, like you, recognise the problem. 🤔

[@James-bv2co]

Thank you Fiona, for your cander and service

[@jimmcloughlin]

Friendly Old Brit. I am a total fan of Hill as she and I come from the same part of the UK. After her first appearance at the impeachment I asked an American cousin how Hill and Vindman had been got so much press for just being open and forthright and her reply was a simple "They haven't been here long enough to get too entrenched". This interview are an absolute gem.

[@michaelmontero3574]

Vindman came to the US as a 3-year-old.

[@justaguy6100]

Ms. Hill is one of the best things the UK ever imported, aside from my girlfriend ;-) But Vindman is one of many here, that will never allow themselves to be whisked along on a crazy train of warm fuzzy conspiracy theories that comfort the racist and racist curious among us. More people voted for ANYONE other than You Know Coup every time. Every single time. Vindman came here as a 3 year old, though he has was born in Ukraine and speaks it as a native speaker. He and his brother are exemplary members of our Armed Forces. And he refused to allow the atrocious skullduggery that the twice impeached failed Florida blogger attempted.

[@Dbb27]

Your cousin was wrong. They both have been here long enough to get entrenched. They just haven’t let their ego take lead over their integrity.

[@zollar98]

Yes, that as well !

[@privatename3621]

I'm not so sure that was an accurate assessment. "Too entrenched" gives the impression of a false equivalence where there is none. In America today, only ONE of its main two parties, the Democrats, is stating and revealing the truth. The Republicans are creating and anti-truth world of "alternative facts", lies, bogus conspiracies and false narratives to keep their supporters in an cult bubble of disinformation. It is brainwashing perfected. Fiona would be Fiona no matter how long she lived in America. Truth is truth, and only one party in America believes in telling the truth today.

[@privatename3621]

Ms. Hill's assessment of Trump treating his expert advisors as mere "staff" just like he did in all his businesses, where he devalues them to the point of "cleaning staff" was so spot on and insightful. That shows just how smart this lady truly is. And her telling of how advisors had to come up with novel ways of trying to influence him by going on talk shows, since Trump seeing a person "on TV" somehow gave greater weight in his mind than if that same advisor was sitting in front of him in the oval office saying the same things. This is also how Fox News hosts were able to "play" Trump during his entire presidency by influencing him to change policy based on watching their cable TV shows. It's sickening and absurd to know this man once occupied the oval office. Truly the darkest years of modern American history by far.

[@TheLsd76]

It's even more frightening to think the former guy has a real chance to sit in the White House again, after all the crimes he & his GOP associats commited.

[@lukechandra6233]

@Private Name I wanted to make a comment here in a similar vein but you stated the facts better than I could have. Well done.

[@meredithheath5272]

Luke - and Private: Well said!! Thank you for writing what you wrote. Spot on.

[@elroyfudbucker6806]

The darkest days are yet to come if the Repugnicans win the presidency again, or even gain the majority in the mid-terms. The Evilgelicals will want their ultra-right-wing, ultra-conservative, fundamentalist, so-called christian policies that they've been waiting decades for to be made law. The Handmaid's Tale is their playbook & ultimate inspiration. And they will get their revenge on those who opposed them & tried to twice impeach their orange saviour boy. Thanks, Margaret Attwood. You've unwittingly & unknowingly inspired them.

[@parrisprice5892]

Thank you Ms. Hill, a real patriot and statesman. Very brave and courageous 💜

[@ewoksalot]

FH is one of a very few people I listen to at every opportunity. Her insight and education never cease to impress me. She's the caliber of human I get starstruck by. Vindman is another and I enjoy listening to Julia Ioffe.

[@TheMonroemomma]

Brilliant interview! Thank you both for an enlightening conversation.

[@kathydittmer9659]

Ms Hill is spot on. She was a stellar witness. At least, over half the country believed her!

[@jimmcloughlin]

Friendly Old Brit. I am a total fan of Hill as she and I come from the same part of the UK. After her first appearance at the impeachment I asked an American cousin how Hill and Vindman had been got so much press for just being open and forthright and her reply was a simple "They haven't been here long enough to get too entrenched". This interview are an absolute gem.

[@johnmc128]

And the other half are/were delusional.

[@samw5767]

The most telling comment by Dr. Hill: "If you were called Secretary of State, or Secretary of Defense, you were just a glorified secretary".

[@Dbb27]

Unless you were a woman and then you were just a secretary.

[@anthonysullivan3238]

Excellent interview - Fiona Hill is very impressive. We need her to come back over here and sort johnson out !

[@melplishka5978]

Fiona and colonel Vindeman are true hero’s. Ty for your sacrifice and persistence in smashing the trump regime.

[@OneKindWord]

Another book I shall have to buy. Thankyou Miss Fiona Hill.

[@dw999]

You mean "Ms.." Ms., like Mr., indicates gender without indicating martial status (women used to be discriminated against based on marital status). Please ditch "Miss" and "Mrs." -- please stop consigning us to a world where equal rights are only a dream. Thanks.

[@samhartford8677]

She's not a MIss - she's married with children. There are some men who can handle an intelligent woman.

[@yep9710]

Love her sharp mind. Miss Fiona Hill is 100% spot on! I'm a big fan.

[@kevinbolembach8294]

Fiona Hill is a gem - never ceases to impress me...

[@KeithRowley]

Thanks for sharing this talk with Fiona Hill. I love how straightforward and practical she is. I hope she sticks around and continues to spread her particular version of honest diplomacy.

[@unicornsquad923]

If we had more women like these two in office the world would be a better place to live

[@mwfmtnman]

People you mean, right?

[@zollar98]

No, Women like these two.!

[@Vlasko60]

@@mwfmtnman “We know that it’s possible to have high intelligence without megalomaniacal, homicidal, or genocidal tendencies. They’re called women.”- Steven Pinker

[@klauskant8086]

Better place for radioactive cockroaches you mean

[@mkkrupp2462]

@@klauskant8086 World peace would significantly increase if something was put into the world’s water supplies to lower testosterone levels.

[@ny3683syr]

Thank you. That was a delightful interview. I am a Rust Belt woman who was born to a poor family, and I made my way to a successful career in Manhattan. I identify with much of what Fiona Hill had to say about the difficulties of overcoming class and sexism.

[@Tina-di4lx]

I thought it was an extraordinary and great act of bravery. You got to be one of the check and balances our forefathers envisioned. Nobody was standing up to Pewtin and the useful idiot in the Whitehouse at the time. Kudos Fiona Hill

[@chrisjeffries2322]

Thank you, Emma Barnett and Fiona Hill.

[@randybong279]

The Founding Fathers NEVER EVER expected a political party being COMPLETELY CORRUPT and ignoring their SWORN OATH to uphold the basic principles of truth, honesty integrity.

[@johnwilsdon5456]

Let's hope that Fiona Hill continues to express her views publicly.

[@williamjacobsen2291]

I'm currently appreciating"There is Nothing for You Here" for its clarity and honesty while untangling complex issues. She has a wonderful gift of connecting her personal stories with the larger currents of international concern. Her comparisons between Putin and Trump are substantial.

[@amandab.recondwith8006]

I think Ms. Hill is one brilliant person who needs to be taken very seriously. She knows her stuff!

[@Thadmotor1044]

wrote a book on the mind of putin

[@troybaisden8768]

There's something drastically wrong in politics when an adviser is 10 times more intelligent than the president they are advising.

[@parkersnowe]

Perhaps you could add a few zeros to that 10 in this case, she has to be at least a million times smarter than the dufus from swamp a largo?

[@peterford9369]

Miss Hill, so knowledgeable in her field. I'm surprised her testimony didn't put trump away. But with the Republicans being in charge, it's no wonder the impeachments didn't do what we'd hoped.

[@buddyrichable1]

Public opinion and outrage is what drives political decisions. Republicans knew that Americans could care less about accountability and they were right.

[@rickerhart907]

I realize that Trump asking zelensky to open up an investigation into the Biden political corruption that went on in Ukraine would certainly upset the Democrats. And Fiona Hill was involved in that up to her eyeballs. The partisan hack who worries about what to wear in front of the TV cameras

[@georgegale6084]

Put Trump away for what exactly? Just curious.

[@joanbeauregard9338]

In a climate in which people lie with impunity, thanks again for telling the truth.

[@mariequinn370]

It made a great difference to see her in front of Congress answering questions regarding something that was not clear because of all those that were attempting to frame what became the attempt to overthrow our democracy. Thanks to those that have the real integrity to actually tell the truth in public. Thanks to all those that will not be bullied.

[@j.dunlop8295]

Fiona Hill, excellent no nonsense expression of how things are inside government!

[@johnmc128]

@Mark Johnson Fake

[@pistonmeyers]

@Mark Johnson troll

[@shellibelli4387]

@Mark Johnson didn’t your daddy hug you?

[@reubenherrera9827]

@Mark Johnson Stop trolling in foolishness and disinformation.

[@Dbb27]

@Mark Johnson I do hope you’re actually getting paid for saying silly things. It would be abhorrent to think you’re here wasting your life trolling for nothing.

[@mariontoffan1943]

Couldn't get better guys. Fiona you always instruct us on our baffling lives.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

"What he is doing has GLOBAL consequences" - we saw that for ourselves in the worst way possible. The worst. More children's lives upside down.

[@Thadmotor1044]

delaying dealing with Climate Extremes

[@Thadmotor1044]

putin bully's with heating oil and gas . Now wants Ukraine to get their food

[@jeffcampbell1555]

Her testimony was an important piece of the historical record of the Trump years and his part of the Putin-Ukraine mess. It actually becomes more compelling with time, not a waste because the impeachment failed.

[@cherylhaynes1264]

Thank you Fiona Hill !!!!❤️

[@bweb6]

The only disappointing aspect of this interview was that it was only 23 minutes long. Very interesting lady with a wonderful story.

[@dw999]

@B: If you respect her, then pls don't call her a "lady" -- that noun is a HUGE prison cell for women, with its implications of demure, acquiescent behavior. She's a woman or a person. Tx.

[@clancywiggam]

@@sherryhodges3773 ?

[@christopherh2336]

Story is right .

[@pistonmeyers]

@@clancywiggam She is insinuating she has a long face like a horse. I would guess Sherry Hodges is preadolescent.

[@buddyrichable1]

@@sherryhodges3773 I find her quite attractive, and her intellect is captivating. You, on the other hand…

[@vickiedixon9745]

Thank you Fiona for you testimony. It was impressive then and now

[@markolson2466]

Fiona Hill always hits home runs, the statement “It didn’t work.” Is vacuous! The point was and is the truth was presented. 💁

[@garryferrington811]

Vacuous?

[@Dbb27]

@@garryferrington811 it’s an adjective meaning mindless so hmmm.

[@hmmcinerney]

Except 60 judges - many Trump appointed - disagreed

[@MrDjslav5]

I am infatuated with Ms. Hill. Her direct civility is disarmingly charming. She is always in command without being condescending. I wish she would do public services messages about civility...And be my alexa voice.

[@brianmoore5454]

Lovely to listen to an intelligent woman giving an intelligent and interesting interview

[@catherinerobson5482]

Fiona Hill is a treasurer, will always want to hear what she has to say.

[@dw999]

*treasure

[@3dsmaxrocks699]

*fools gold

[@johnmc128]

@@3dsmaxrocks699 Fool

[@rickerhart907]

I love her when she said Putin perceived America as weak. Of course he did the Obama Biden Administration drove our military into the dirt 4/8 years. He didn't make a peep when Trump was president.

[@davidecasassa8679]

@@3dsmaxrocks699 You are proof that not all that gibbers is gold.

[@janwoodworth1]

That was fabulous. Thank you Fiona!

[@solarwind907]

Could you imagine if we had a Fiona Hill for president instead of Donald Trump? I don’t think Putin would have dared to invade Ukraine if the US had that kind of strong clear leadership. She is of course brilliant. I was awed when I saw her on C-SPAN during the first impeachment. The fact that the Republicans could not find it in their heart of hearts to impeach Trump after her testimony, showed a profound depth of dishonesty. Fiona Hill, you have my deepest respect. The integrity you’ve shown in your Career Of public service will stand as an example to our better selves for a long time.

[@BeerElf66]

Great job both. Dr Hill, it's also beyond brilliant to see people that sound a bit like me in positions of authority, being listened to, and heeded. I'm showing this interview to my daughter and nieces.

[@antonomaseapophasis5142]

I think there were a lot of people who were reassured to see Hill testifying. Even if you disagreed with her, it could not be denied that were some level-headed people in government who were there to advise in a truly professional capacity.

[@mmi16]

Fiona reassured me that there was at least one ADULT watching Russia and understanding what they were seeing despite 45 being Putin's prime agent in the USA.

[@janetbrock-hughes4720]

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[@ianpatrick3589]

Fiona Hill describes a world robbed of formal education for all.

[@kennethmorrison7689]

The neocons had very formal schooling. Big problem.

[@stevercarter5317]

I’ve worked mostly outside the USA . On my first overseas assignment I was very surprised by the different interpretations of the USA from my previous views. I learned that I didn’t know everything and that other people have legitimate opinions that

[@nurseratchet555]

Thank you Fiona Hill. You are my hero!

[@TerreHauteRemoteGoat]

Fiona Hill is such an impressive and relatable person. Her husband should be very grateful. I am grateful as an American for her valuable service to our country.

[@Thadmotor1044]

brilliant woman for our Times . Her book on putin is text

[@akparadise3492]

I said this from the very beginning that Trump treated the Government like his own personal business and as the CEO he didn't have to listen to anyone but himself. Even had he listened to others he took credit for it. Never met a man who is smarter than anyone else in any field than himself. A man who has lived in an ivory tower his whole life going from one party to another and never even succeeding at any business endeavor he went after except a reality show that had followers that are basically still following him. This is not the credentials for a President, especially one who follows and admires men in the world who are oppressing their countries and people. Dictators. We do not need a dictator in the USA. If the republicans have their way we will become a third world country. Think before you vote in November.

[@mikjazz]

A very bright , wonderful, enlightened lady.

[@bernadettetibazi9969]

Okay she is a northerner - down to earth, intelligent, tough, and above all honest and morally sound! Way to go Fiona Hill you are a credit to yourself and your back ground!

[@noreenconstantine4612]

I've been a lawyer for 40 years and as a woman it was tricky to dress for court and adequate comfort I used to refer to my suits as my "lawyer costumes" Credibility is extremely important in life, especially in law, and small things can be swaying

[@suefila6699]

Thank you Ms Hill for taking the stand you took to speak truth to power. You are/were a ray of sunshine during the dark days of the Trump days.

[@paulclissold1525]

She should be prime minister of the united kingdom.

[@tonkabeancat1117]

@@paulclissold1525 …judging by the last vote she might seem too reassuringly dull?

[@jimmyanderson1011]

Thank you miss Hill ,you are a strong civil servant .

[@sararichardson737]

A Great Brit. All hail Fiona Hill.

[@bennyk3799]

I could listen to Fiona all day.... 👍

[@MrBoazhorribilis]

You sound like you already do.

[@alexmc6568]

What an orator…only notes on the lap of the interviewer…….brilliant.

[@davidchung1697]

Fiona Hill's comments on Putin make sense to me. The West is playing a game of chess with Putin; but Putin is playing a game of high-stakes poker. The West needs to take cues from the game theory.

[@mstar7520]

In game theory we assume people are rational actors, and many are saying that the losses Putin is incurring in this war show him to be irrational.

[@davidchung1697]

@@mstar7520 Psychological aspects are crucial in variants of the game theory. For example, a saber-rattling is a form of testing the opposition. When Putin amassed his troops around Ukraine's border, Putin was testing the West on how far it would go to protect Ukraine. A proper response would have been a display of equal force (e.g., putting NATO troops in Ukraine). This most likely would have prevented the war.

[@toddgrady7119]

Check out the Pope's web site where he calls out the US and NATO for starting the war in Ukraine it is really eye opening.

[@davidchung1697]

​@@toddgrady7119 The issue is about the NATO's expansion. There is a strong case that the NATO and the US were reckless. The ultimate blame falls on Russia, however. One can't get shoot someone and argue that he had to defend himself against that someone -IF that someone didn't commit any violence. Really, what is the excuse for killing civilians and children? Also, if you examine Putin's actions since he came to power - it looks like containing the NATO was just an excuse (perhaps even to himself) to actualize his his ambition. The bottom line is that he wanted Ukraine regardless of the NAO.

[@amg5656]

@@davidchung1697 Ugh, not the “NATO expansion is to blame” rationalization again. Let’s be clear about something: Russia was going to try to swallow up Ukraine no matter what. It’s a problem that goes all the way back to the 90’s, well before Bush opened the possibility for Ukraine.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

"It showed people that the system was there." F. Hill My point and journey exactly! He didn't have go to jail but the system held him accountable. And it MUST, otherwise, why bother with laws if they apply to some but not others based on social standing, race, country of birth, gender, social class, occupation... etc...

[@garryferrington811]

"Accountable?" Like he cared?

[@michaeltyler4314]

The criminal con-man Trump SHOULD go to jail. Lock Him Up !!!