Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 12/15/25: 3 US Personnel Killed In Syria, Candace Owens Vs Erika Kirk, Israel Breaks Ceasefire, Saagar Loses It On Weed Rescheduling
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Dec 15, 2025 Three U.S. personnel were killed in Syria, raising questions about America's ongoing presence there. A meeting between Candace Owens and Erika Kirk hints at a temporary pause in public clashes. The hosts delve into Israel's recent strikes during a ceasefire and the resulting humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Tensions between the U.S. and Israel are highlighted as the White House expresses frustration. Additionally, there's a lively discussion on Trump's move to reschedule marijuana, exploring its implications for the cannabis industry and public health.
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Why The Syria Mission Feels Indefensible
- Saagar and Ryan question why roughly 1,000 U.S. personnel remain in Syria after 11 years with unclear objectives.
- They argue National Guard troops shouldn't be deployed to indefinite, undeclared conflicts providing opaque security details.
Syria's Conflict Is A Geopolitical Puzzle
- Ryan explains Syria's conflict is a geopolitical mashup of SDF, Syrian regime, Turkey, and ISIS remnants used as proxy tools.
- He highlights parties who benefit from driving U.S. forces out, notably Turkey and Assad's central government.
Trump's 2018 Syria Withdrawal Recounted
- Saagar recalls Trump's 2018 withdrawal announcement and the political fallout, including Mattis's resignation.
- He uses it to show how initial withdrawal intentions were blocked by the military and foreign policy establishment.