Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/6/23: Bibi Shouted Down By Freed Hostages, Tapper Spars With Israeli Rep, Putin Meets With MBS, Pakistan Deepfake Smear Of The Intercept, Tuberville Folds On Military Hold Up, GOP Pushes To Impeach Biden, And How The CIA Helped Assassinate Lumumba
Dec 6, 2023
Stuart Reid, author of "The Lumumba Plot," reveals the CIA's shocking role in the assassination of Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba during the Cold War. He discusses how Lumumba's request for Soviet support made him a target. The conversation also touches on geopolitical tensions as Putin meets with MBS, and domestic political maneuvering with GOP impeachment efforts against Biden. They explore media dynamics, especially concerning Israeli-Palestinian relations, and the emotional toll on hostages caught in the conflict.
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Tense Meeting
- Netanyahu met with freed hostages and families of those still captive.
- The meeting was tense, with hostages criticizing Netanyahu's handling of the situation.
Tapper's Challenge
- Jake Tapper challenged an Israeli spokesperson on civilian casualties, citing the death of a CNN producer's family.
- The spokesperson's response, questioning why they hadn't left, was poorly received.
Disputed Ratio
- An Israeli army spokesman on CNN claimed a 2:1 civilian-to-terrorist casualty ratio.
- This claim contradicts data suggesting a much higher civilian death toll, especially among women and children.
