Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/7/23: Trump Lawyer Spars With All Five Networks, Americans Oppose More Ukraine Aid, Republican Voters Turn On Anti-Woke, Wells Fargo Deletes Customer Funds, Lizzo Controversy, Jim Cramer Cries, Biden Sanctions Fail, Biden 2024 Debate w/ Michael LaRosa
Aug 7, 2023
Michael LaRosa, former White House Press Secretary for Jill Biden, provides a unique perspective on the Biden administration. The discussion dives into Trump's legal battles and his contentious media strategy. They explore the shifting sentiments among Republican voters on anti-woke policies and the opposition to further Ukraine aid. They also tackle the surprising fallout from Lizzo's controversy, the chaos at Wells Fargo, and the implications of Biden's sanctions on Russia, which seem to have backfired as the Russian economy shows unexpected resilience.
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Trump's Legal Strategy
- Trump's lawyer, John Lauro, appeared on all five major Sunday shows.
- This "Full Ginsburg" strategy highlights the importance of public opinion in Trump's legal battles.
Trump's State of Mind
- Proving Trump's state of mind is key to the prosecution's case.
- His claims of believing the election was stolen are challenged by contradictory evidence.
Shifting Public Opinion on Ukraine Aid
- Americans, especially independents and Republicans, increasingly oppose more Ukraine aid.
- This shift contradicts the media's pro-aid narrative and the Biden administration's stance.