Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/8/24: Biden Halts IDF War Crime Report, Speaker Johnson Compares Protests To Gas Chambers, Stormy Testifies In Trump Case, Romney Admits TikTok Ban About Palestine Content, Zelensky Thwarts Assassination, GenZ Drowns In Debt
May 8, 2024
Biden has postponed a report on alleged Israeli war crimes, stirring controversy. Mike Johnson's shocking comparison of campus protests to gas chambers raises eyebrows. Stormy Daniels takes the stand in a pivotal Trump case, while Mitt Romney admits TikTok's ban is politically motivated. Zelensky averts an assassination attempt, highlighting the volatile geopolitical landscape. Meanwhile, Gen Z faces crushing debt, sparking a discussion on their economic struggles and the evolving gig economy.
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Campus Protest Crackdowns
- Police arrested students protesting at GW University, including a minor and a student in a wheelchair.
- Crackdowns also occurred at FIT and UMass Amherst, highlighting the ongoing suppression of campus protests.
US Response to Rafah Invasion
- The US government claims Israel's actions in Rafah are "targeted" operations, not a full-scale invasion.
- This stance clashes with their continued arms supply to Israel, raising questions about their true position.
Delayed War Crimes Report
- The State Department delayed a report on Israeli war crimes, possibly to avoid halting arms shipments.
- This raises concerns about transparency and accountability in US foreign policy.