Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/30/23: DeSantis Trashes Republican Debt Ceiling, TX Attorney General Ken Paxton Impeached, LA Real Estate Collapse, Wall Street Weeps Over Biden-Trump, MSNBC Smears Marianne As Spoiler, Homeowners Uninsurable, Men Flee College
May 30, 2023
The hosts tackle the fallout from DeSantis and Vivek’s critiques of the Republican Debt Ceiling deal, revealing a hidden AI project within it. They discuss the impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over corruption allegations and delve into the crumbling LA real estate market. Wall Street's anxiety over a possible Biden-Trump rematch is explored, alongside media narratives about Marianne Williamson. Additionally, they highlight the increasing number of men leaving college and the dangerous trend of homeowners facing uninsurability.
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Drone Strikes in Moscow
- Drone strikes targeted Moscow residential areas, marking an escalation in the Ukraine war.
- No deaths were reported, but the psychological impact is significant, as this is the first time civilians in Moscow have been targeted.
Biden's Debt Ceiling Strategy
- Biden's debt ceiling deal strategy involves staying quiet about the deal's benefits to improve its chances in the Republican House.
- This strategy may be operationally sound, but it normalizes brinkmanship and weakens the executive branch's power.
Debt Ceiling Criticism
- DeSantis and Ramaswamy criticize the debt deal, appealing to the Republican base.
- Trump remains silent, likely due to his support for McCarthy, highlighting his influence.