Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/12/25: Trump Folds On China Trade War, Trump Bypasses Israel In Hamas Talks, Qatar Shocking Plane Bribe To Trump
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May 12, 2025 Jeremy Scahill, co-founder of The DropSite News and renowned investigative journalist, joins the discussion on Trump’s latest moves in international diplomacy. They delve into Trump’s unusual bypass of Israel in Hamas negotiations and the surprising dynamics of the U.S.-China trade war. Scahill sheds light on Qatar's controversial role, including a shocking plane bribe. The conversation reveals how these political maneuvers could reshape U.S. foreign policy and raise crucial questions about corruption and conflict of interest in governance.
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Trump Folds on China Tariffs
- Trump administration agrees to a 90-day pause on escalated tariffs with China, significantly lowering them from 145% to 30%.
- This move is seen as a capitulation due to China's resilience and concerns over US financial market instability.
Hamas Rejects Demilitarization Red Line
- Hamas rejects demilitarization demands as unrealistic without guarantees of Palestinian sovereignty and security.
- The root issue is Palestinian rights and sovereignty, not just armed resistance.
Qatar Gifts Trump a Luxury Plane
- Qatar is gifting a $400 million luxury Boeing 747 to the US, a move seen as brazen corruption connected to Trump's business interests.
- This gift circumvents emoluments clauses by routing through the Defense Department before ending up at the Trump presidential library.