Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/16/22: FBI Trump Witness, Trump Lawyers, Midterm Fundraising, Dr. Oz, Housing Market, Coal Country Jobs, & More!
Aug 16, 2022
Jeff Stein, an Economics reporter for The Washington Post, shares insights on the Inflation Reduction Act and its implications for the housing market and coal country transitions. The conversation dives into the ongoing tensions surrounding Trump’s legal troubles and fundraising hurdles faced by Republican candidates. They also humorously dissect a political campaign video highlighting the absurdities of grocery prices. Additionally, discussions about free speech, social media censorship, and the impact of climate policies on coal miners provide a comprehensive view of current socio-political dynamics.
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DOJ Objections
- The DOJ objects to releasing the Trump search warrant affidavit to protect cooperating witnesses.
- They cite the investigation's involvement with highly classified materials.
Passportgate
- Trump claimed the FBI stole his passports during the Mar-a-Lago raid.
- The FBI initially denied it, but later admitted to taking and returning them.
Giuliani Target of Probe
- Rudy Giuliani has been informed he is a target of the Georgia election interference probe.
- He is being investigated for his false claims made before state legislative panels.