Chapo Trap House UNLOCKED 936 - Permanent Midnight feat. Ryan Grim & Jeremy Scahill (5/22/25)
May 27, 2025
Ryan Grim and Jeremy Scahill, journalists and co-founders of DropSite, tackle the ongoing crisis in Gaza and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy. They discuss the impact of a recent attack on Israeli diplomats in D.C. and how Trump’s trip to the Gulf could shift regional dynamics. The pair highlights the brave Palestinian journalists they’ve met, contrasting their experiences with the failings of Western media. They critically examine U.S. responses to the conflict, emphasizing the urgent need for accountability amidst the escalating violence.
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Escalation Normalizes Brutality
- The attack on Israeli diplomats in DC marks a dangerous escalation with clear political motives.
- It exemplifies how normalized brutality erodes the principles governing conflict and targets civilian officials arbitrarily.
US-Backed Genocide in Gaza
- Gaza is experiencing relentless mass murder and genocide facilitated by U.S. support.
- Western powers either remain silent or actively endorse this carnage despite the civilian toll.
Israel's Strategy Revealed
- Israel openly admits using starvation and destruction as strategy to avoid war crime prosecution.
- Netanyahu and Smotrich pursue a "final solution" in Gaza with tacit U.S. backing under Trump's plan.