Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 1/29/24: Neocons Demand Iran War, Biden Cuts UNRWA Funding, Pelosi Says Ceasefire Protests Are Putin Puppets, Michigan Mayor Torches Biden On Israel, Taylor Swift Deepfake AI Outrage, And Young Men Rightwing Realignment
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Jan 29, 2024 Tensions rise as neocons push for military action following U.S. casualties in Jordan. The Biden administration faces backlash over cuts to Gaza aid and Pelosi links protests to foreign influence. A Michigan mayor criticizes Biden on Israel, emphasizing humanitarian needs. The conversation shifts to the controversial rise of deepfake technology, sparking outrage over a Taylor Swift incident. Young men's political realignment towards conservatism is also discussed, influenced by social movements and shifting demographics.
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US Troops Killed in Jordan
- Three US service members died in a suicide drone attack in Jordan.
- The attack, potentially linked to Iranian-backed militias, raises questions about US presence in the region.
Predictable Attack
- Krystal Ball links the attack to Biden's unwavering support for Israel.
- She argues this support contradicts US national security interests and was predictable.
Aid Cut to UNRWA
- Following the ICJ's genocide ruling, the US cut funding to UNRWA, a Palestinian aid agency.
- Israel accused 12 UNRWA employees of involvement in the October 7 attacks.