Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/19/23: US Approval In Middle East PLUMMETS Over Israel, Pope Accuses Israel Of Terrorism, Japan Buys US Steel Giant, Justice Thomas Threatened Quitting, Biden Campaign Delusional, Absurd Hollywood Civil War Map
Dec 19, 2023
US approval in the Middle East is taking a nosedive, with the Pope condemning Israeli actions as terrorism. The hosts dissect Japan's acquisition of a major US steel giant and its implications for labor and national security. Justice Thomas faces scrutiny over his financial ties and hints at stepping down, while the Biden campaign appears out of touch with voters. They also provide a humorous take on a fictional Civil War map that imagines a divided America, blending politics with pop culture.
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US Approval Plummets in Middle East
- US approval in the Middle East has plummeted due to its support of Israel, not Israel itself.
- Meanwhile, favorability toward China and Russia has increased in the region.
Family Struggles in Gaza
- Tahani Abu Taimah's family in Gaza faces disease and hunger after Israeli strikes.
- Her two-year-old daughter suffers from diarrhea, vomiting, and lack of food.