Morning Wire Iran Funding Released & Biden Meets With Xi | 11.16.23
Nov 16, 2023
Cabot Phillips, a senior editor at Daily Wire, provides sharp analysis on the Biden administration's controversial decision to release $10 billion to Iran. He discusses the risks associated with funding a nation that supports terrorism amidst proxy attacks on U.S. forces. The conversation also touches on President Biden's diplomatic meeting with Chinese President Xi at the APEC Summit, focusing on global economic growth and the challenges of balancing international relations. Additionally, protests erupt in Spain over amnesty for Catalan separatists, revealing deep national divides.
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US releases frozen assets to Iran
- The Biden administration authorized the release of $10 billion in frozen assets to Iran.
- This decision is controversial, as Iran continues to support attacks on US troops.
Biden-Xi Meeting at APEC
- President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met at the APEC summit in San Francisco.
- This was their second face-to-face meeting since Biden's election, aiming to improve communication.
San Francisco Cleanup
- San Francisco underwent a major cleanup effort before the APEC summit, addressing homelessness and filth.
- This sparked debate, as some questioned why such efforts weren't made for residents.