Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 9/18/25: Trump Corrupt Crypto Deal, Kimmel Canceled After Trump Threats, Israel Mask Off On Gaza
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Sep 18, 2025 
Former U.S. Middle East official Robert Malley, now president & CEO of the International Crisis Group, dives into the complexities of the Israel-Palestine peace process. He critiques past diplomatic failures, arguing that agreements like Oslo and Camp David entrenched conflicts rather than solving them. Malley also highlights the U.S. role in Israel's actions and discusses the urgent need to address the ongoing crisis in Gaza, alongside shifting public opinion among American youth regarding the conflict.
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Crypto Investments Linked To Policy Favors
- The NYT investigation links UAE chip access to billions invested in a Trump-linked crypto firm, suggesting policy favors may have coincided with private gain.
- Krystal and Saagar argue this pattern exemplifies brazen, transactional corruption reshaping presidential net worth.
Government Jawboning Triggered Kimmel Cancellation
- ABC/Disney pulled Jimmy Kimmel after FCC pressure, showing government jawboning forced corporate censorship decisions.
- Hosts say this is a textbook case of government leveraging regulatory power to silence critics.
Kimmel's On-Air Joke Sparked The Outcry
- Krystal played Kimmel's segment where he mocked the White House mourning, illustrating the trigger for the backlash.
- The hosts note the joke was factually wrong and intensified online outrage leading to political pressure.
