Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/10/23: Biden Defends Cluster Bombs To Ukraine, Biden Says Ukraine Not Ready For NATO, DeSantis Low Polling, Slowing Growth Jobs Market, Twitter Threatens Lawsuit With Zuckerberg, Colleges Nuke Merit, AOC Endorses Biden, Will Jawando Runs For Senate
Jul 10, 2023
Will Jawando, a forward-thinking Montgomery County council member vying for a Senate seat in Maryland, joins the conversation. He passionately advocates for progressive policies, focusing on accessible education and housing solutions. The discussion also touches on Biden's controversial decision to supply cluster bombs to Ukraine and the ongoing debates around NATO membership. Jawando emphasizes the importance of younger representatives in addressing current issues, creating a compelling narrative around the need for bold political change.
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Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
- Biden is sending cluster munitions to Ukraine.
- This is due to ammunition shortages for both the US and Ukraine.
Implications of Sending Cluster Munitions
- Sending cluster munitions to Ukraine weakens the US morally and strategically.
- This act also reveals the US's depleted ammunition stockpile.
CIA Presence in Ukraine
- The CIA has roughly 100 personnel in Ukraine, yet struggles to understand Zelenskyy's intentions.
- This is concerning given the US's significant military aid to Ukraine.