The MeidasTouch Podcast Kushner’s $2B in Saudi Blood Money Exposed + Former Lt. General SHREDS Pro-Putin GOP (Lt. General Ret. Ben Hodges)
Apr 12, 2022
This week’s guest is Lt. General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former commanding general of the U.S. Army in Europe, who dives into urgent military strategy regarding Ukraine's ongoing conflict and the essential support needed from the West. He also critiques the contemporary GOP’s troubling ties to Putin. The discussion touches on Jared Kushner's controversial $2 billion Saudi investment, drawing ethical concerns and political implications, alongside the ramifications of recent Supreme Court rulings on abortion laws, reflecting on democracy's fragile state.
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Kushner's $2B Investment
- Jared Kushner's new investment fund, Affinity, received $2 billion from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund.
- This raises concerns about potential quid pro quo, given Kushner's past actions as Trump's advisor and his lack of investment management experience.
Media Coverage of Don Jr. Texts
- The New York Times buried the story about Don Jr.'s texts revealing his plans to overturn the election.
- This downplaying of major news highlights a concerning trend in media coverage.
Lizelle Herrera Arrest
- Lizelle Herrera was arrested and charged with murder in Texas for taking abortion medication.
- The charges were later dropped, but the incident highlights the potential consequences of anti-abortion laws.