Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

12/28/22: House Dems Move to Block Trump 2024, Pete's Tax Payer Private Jets, United Airlines MASSIVE Boeing Deal, The Future of Tik Tok in 2023

Dec 28, 2022
Guests James Lee, host of 5149, and Phil LeBeau, a news reporter covering Boeing and United Airlines, delve into the political landscape as House Democrats strategize to block Trump’s 2024 campaign. They dissect Secretary Buttigieg's use of taxpayer-funded private jets, scrutinizing public backlash. Additionally, Lee analyzes United's massive order of Boeing planes and highlights ongoing safety concerns. The conversation shifts to TikTok's complicated future amid national security debates and potential bans, exploring its impact on American social media.
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INSIGHT

Blocking Trump's 2024 Run

  • Democrats are trying to block Trump's 2024 run citing the 14th Amendment.
  • They claim his actions around January 6th disqualify him.
ADVICE

Timing is Key

  • If Democrats wanted to bar Trump, they should have acted immediately after January 6th.
  • Now, it depends on the Republican base to reject him.
ANECDOTE

Buttigieg's Private Flights

  • Pete Buttigieg has flown privately nearly 20 times on taxpayer money, claiming it was cheaper.
  • One flight was from DC to Las Vegas, a route with affordable commercial options.
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