Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/21/23: California Storm & Earthquake, Trump Dodges Debate For Tucker Interview, Hawaii Officials Resign, Trump Lead Grows, DeSantis Attacks Trump Voters, Hunter Biden Updates, Michael Burry Bets Against US Market, American Scammers And Vivek Ramaswamy
Aug 21, 2023
California faces both an earthquake and a tropical storm, showcasing the chaos of extreme weather. Trump opts for a Tucker Carlson interview instead of the GOP debate, while his lead in polls continues to grow. Hunter Biden's legal troubles are examined alongside Michael Burry's bearish bets on the U.S. market. DeSantis criticizes Trump supporters, and a rise in scams targets vulnerable Americans. Finally, Vivek Ramaswamy draws intriguing parallels to Andrew Yang in the current political landscape.
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Trump Skips Debate
- Trump skipped the first Republican primary debate.
- He opted for a counter-programming interview with Tucker Carlson, airing simultaneously on X (formerly Twitter).
GOP and Trump
- Republican voters have many "not Trump" options.
- They primarily focus on their feelings about Trump.
Hawaii Electric Under Scrutiny
- Hawaiian Electric faced criticism for not prioritizing wildfire prevention.
- They neglected warnings and underinvested in grid improvements despite California's similar struggles.
