Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/12/23: Trump, Dems Trash Cluster Bombs To Ukraine, Tuberville On White Nationalism, Zelensky Fumes At NATO, Hunter Biden Star Witness Indicted, Tucker Andrew Tate, Oppenheimer Barbie History, Congress Covid Origins Hearing, Sierra Leone Elections
Jul 12, 2023
The hosts dive into the controversial decision to send cluster bombs to Ukraine, highlighting bipartisan pushback and differing views from Trump and Biden. Tensions escalate as Zelensky expresses frustration at NATO’s conditions. A senator struggles to address white nationalism, while Hunter Biden's star witness faces indictment. Legal challenges persist for Microsoft's Activision merger. The cultural significance of Barbie intertwines with geopolitics, and a journalist discusses electoral concerns in Sierra Leone, revealing the dire state of democratic integrity.
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Trump on Cluster Munitions
- Trump condemned Biden's decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, claiming it could lead to World War III.
- He also criticized Biden for potentially revealing classified information about low ammunition stockpiles.
Psaki's Past Comments
- Jen Psaki, in 2022, said Russia's use of cluster munitions was potentially a war crime.
- Now, the US is sending cluster munitions to Ukraine, raising questions of consistency.
Zelensky's Criticism
- Zelensky criticized NATO for not offering Ukraine immediate membership.
- He believes the conditional offer projects weakness and emboldens Russia.