Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/17/25: Wiles Caught On Tape Lying, Bari Weiss Erika Interview Flop, NYT Mocks Eptsein 'Conspiracies', MIT Scientist Murdered, Gaza Travel Ban
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Dec 17, 2025 The discussion kicks off with Susie Wiles caught on tape revealing internal conflicts within Trump's world. A dive into Bari Weiss' controversial interview reveals a decline in ratings and challenges her free-speech stance. The New York Times faces scrutiny over its Epstein investigation, stirring more questions than answers. Attention then shifts to the bleak humanitarian crisis in Gaza, detailing waste management failures and the impact of Trump's travel ban on Palestinians. The episode blends political intrigue with pressing global issues.
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Wiles' Vanity Fair Interviews Confirmed
- Susie Wiles gave extensive on-the-record remarks to Vanity Fair that exposed private criticisms of Trump's inner circle.
- Recordings shown to the New York Times confirmed many quotes, undermining claims the quotes were fabricated.
Wiles' Survival Stabilizes White House
- The administration rallied quickly to defend Susie Wiles after the story, signaling Trump tacitly accepted her explanations.
- Her retention reduces the chance the White House will revert to earlier, more chaotic staffing dynamics.
Weiss's Star Power Didn't Translate To Ratings
- Bari Weiss's comeback drew heavy investment from wealthy backers and framed her as a centrist salon figure.
- Her CBS town hall performed poorly in linear ratings despite large social-media view claims.