Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 10/22/25: Graham Platner Accused Of Nazi Tattoo, KJP Covers Up Biden Age, Energy Price Spike, New Irish President
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Oct 22, 2025 
Ro Khanna, a U.S. Congressman, discusses the controversy surrounding Graham Plattner's tattoo and the implications it has for outsider candidates in the Democratic Party. John Powers, CEO of Clean Capital, dives into the recent cancellations of clean energy contracts and their impact on electricity prices. Catherine Connolly, an Irish presidential candidate, shares insights on Ireland's response to the Israel-Palestine conflict and the power of public protests, highlighting the disconnect between government policy and public sentiment.
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Tattoo Revealed During Drunken Wedding Performance
- Graham Plattner revealed a chest tattoo while shirtless and drunk singing at a wedding, prompting opposition research to label it Nazi-linked.
- Hosts described the tattoo origin story as drunken Marines getting skull-and-crossbones ink in Croatia and noted messy online oppo tactics.
Oppo Dumps Are Weaponized Timing
- Hosts framed the tattoo story as clear opposition research timed after Janet Mills entered the race.
- They argued the oppo dump was strategic to weaponize weaknesses and shape early media narratives.
Establishment Versus Outsider Dynamic
- Ro Khanna framed the controversy as an establishment effort to protect a club of tested insiders.
- He argued Democratic voters want outsiders willing to challenge the system, not rehearsed safe candidates.
