Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/21/24: Biden And AIPAC Freak Over ICC Warrants, Ryan Confronts Biden Spox On ICC, Gaza Protests Erupt At Seinfeld Standup, Arab American Leader Speaks Out On Secret Biden Meeting
May 21, 2024
The podcast dives into the uproar over ICC arrest warrants that have alarmed Biden and AIPAC. A heated confrontation takes place between Ryan and a State Department spokesperson on the issue. Protests break out during a Seinfeld standup, showcasing tensions in Gaza. An Arab American leader speaks out about a secret meeting with the Biden administration. The discussion highlights the complexities of U.S. foreign policy and the urgent call for unity within the Arab American and Muslim communities.
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Jurisdictional Questions over Palestine at the ICC
- The U.S. claims Palestinians cannot appeal to the ICC due to their non-state actor status.
- This raises questions about where Palestinians can seek justice for alleged war crimes.
Confronting the State Department
- Ryan Grim confronted State Department spokesperson Matt Miller on the ICC's jurisdiction.
- He highlighted a 2014 case where the U.S. supported the ICC's prosecution of non-state actors in the DRC.
Seinfeld and Protesters
- Jerry Seinfeld was interrupted during a stand-up show by a protester accusing him of supporting genocide.
- Seinfeld responded with comments mocking the protesters and those concerned about the children of Gaza.