System Update with Glenn Greenwald Edan Alexander Release: Is the Trump/Netanyahu Split Becoming More Real? Are Republicans Moving Toward Populist Economics? With Matt Stoller
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May 13, 2025 
Guest Matt Stoller is a fellow at the Economic Liberties Institute and author of 'Goliath,' focusing on monopoly power and democracy. He discusses the reported rift between Trump and Netanyahu, noting Trump's shift towards prioritizing domestic issues over foreign alliances. Stoller expresses skepticism about Trump's executive order to cut prescription drug prices, highlighting the internal schism within the Republican Party towards economic populism and the challenges this new approach poses amid traditional policies.
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Trump-Israel Rift Emerging
- Trump is increasingly sidelining Israel in Middle East negotiations, surprising Israeli officials.
- This represents a rare shift in U.S.-Israel relations, historically close and tightly coordinated.
U.S. Secures Soldier Release Directly
- The U.S. negotiated the release of Eden Alexander from Hamas without involving Israel.
- Alexander was an Israeli-American IDF soldier held captive in Gaza, released as a gesture to Trump.
Trump Opposes Iran Attack
- Trump prefers direct talks with Iran and believes war with Iran can be avoided.
- His stance is a departure from Israel's desire for U.S. support to attack Iranian nuclear sites.
