Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 5/29/24: US Weapons Used In Rafah, Israel Caught Threatening ICC, Dem Freakout Over 2024, Seinfeld Whines To Bari Weiss Over Protests, Argentina Currency Collapse, Trump Floats Assange Pardon
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May 29, 2024 The conversation dives into the controversial use of U.S. weapons in Rafah and the complexities of military actions in Gaza. A critical look at American indifference highlights the financial impact on civilians in conflict zones. Political tensions heat up with the Democratic Party’s anxiety over the 2024 election while public reactions to celebrity involvement in politics spark debate. Meanwhile, Argentina faces economic chaos under new leadership, and Trump stirs the pot with thoughts on a potential Assange pardon.
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Boeing Bomb in Rafah
- A Boeing-produced bomb caused the deadly fire in Rafah.
- This led to the incineration of dozens of Palestinians in a supposed safe zone.
Repeated Rafah Strikes
- Renewed strikes in Rafah killed 37 people sheltering in tents.
- This occurred days after a similar incident, prompting questions for the White House.
Netanyahu Admits "Mistake"
- Netanyahu admitted the Rafah strike was a "tragic mistake."
- Emily Jashinsky notes this reflects pressure, but also incompetence if true.