Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/27/23: Biden Joins UAW Picket Line, New Hunter Corruption Allegations, Judge Rules Trump Defrauded Banks, Iran's Influence Peddling In Washington, JPMorgan Settles Epstein Case, FTC Sues Amazon, Gov Shutdown Imminent, GOP Voter Realignment, And MORE!
Sep 27, 2023
Unraveling Hunter Biden's controversial financial dealings, the hosts delve into Joe Biden's historic support for striking workers at a UAW picket line. They dissect a judge's ruling against Trump for allegedly defrauding banks and the implications of rising GOP support for labor. The conversation shifts to Iran's influence in U.S. politics, alongside the FTC's lawsuit against Amazon for monopolistic practices. J.P. Morgan's settlement over its ties to Epstein adds to a rich tapestry of corruption and corporate scandals, while a looming government shutdown looms over the political landscape.
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Hunter Biden's Chinese Funds
- Hunter Biden received a $250,000 wire from a Chinese firm to his father's address in 2019.
- This occurred while Hunter lived with his father and shortly before Joe Biden announced his presidential run.
Biden Visits Picket Line
- Joe Biden visited a UAW picket line, becoming the first president to do so.
- He expressed solidarity, stating, "Let's get back what we lost," regarding concessions made by the UAW during the 2008 financial crisis.
Trump and the UAW
- Donald Trump's visit to a non-union auto plant during the UAW strike presents a complex political situation.
- While unions are typically Democratic allies, right-to-work sentiments and UAW corruption create an opening for Trump.
