Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/2/23: Trump Reacts To Indictment, Pence Attacks Trump, DeSantis Unveils Economic Plan, Media Spins Hunter Corruption, BlackRock Investigated By House, Elon Sues Hate Speech Org, Niger Erupts After Coup, And CNN Bashes Trump Supporters
Aug 2, 2023
Trump reacts to his indictment, while Pence criticizes him over January 6th. DeSantis unveils a bold economic plan for 2024 that raises eyebrows. Meanwhile, media spins narratives surrounding Hunter Biden's controversies. The House investigates BlackRock's ties to China and alleged national security risks. Elon Musk takes on an anti-hate speech organization in court. A coup erupts in Niger, sparking anti-French sentiment. The podcast also dives into the complexities of voter support trends for Trump amidst shifting political landscapes.
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Trump Predicts Indictment
- Donald Trump predicted his indictment related to his January 6th speech and called Special Counsel Jack Smith "deranged".
- This is Trump's third indictment, and arguably the most serious one.
Trump Campaign's Reaction
- Trump's campaign called the indictment election interference by the "Biden crime family".
- They also compared the "persecutions" of Trump to Nazi Germany and other authoritarian regimes.
Other Candidates React
- Ron DeSantis reacted to the indictment by promising to end the weaponization of government and replace the FBI Director.
- Mike Pence said anyone who puts himself over the Constitution should not be president.