Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 3/21/23: NYPD Barricades For Trump Arrest, Trump Implies Desantis Is Pedophile, France Protest Explode, WH Press Corps Silences Reporter, Fauci Confronts DC Residents, Finance Youtubers Sued, Iraq War Hawks For Ukraine, Trita Parsi on Iraq Failures
Mar 21, 2023
Trita Parsi, co-founder of the Quincy Institute, shares his insights on the crucial lessons from the Iraq War as they echo into today’s discussions about Ukraine. He highlights how media narratives risk repeating past mistakes, emphasizing the dangers of groupthink in foreign policy. The conversation also touches on the disconnect between policymakers and public sentiment regarding foreign aid and the importance of dissenting opinions in media and government. Parsi advocates for a more nuanced approach to foreign policy, urging the need for diverse perspectives.
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NYPD Prepares for Trump Indictment
- Trump's potential indictment prompted the NYPD to order all officers to wear full uniforms.
- This preparation suggests concerns about potential protests, despite some contradictory indicators about the timing.
Trump Indictment Procedures
- Trump would be subjected to standard procedures like fingerprinting and photographing if indicted.
- He may even be handcuffed, a decision at the discretion of authorities.
DeSantis Response to Indictment
- DeSantis's careful response to Trump's possible indictment, criticizing the DA but avoiding Trump's name, seems like weakness.
- Trump, in response, implied DeSantis is a "gay pedophile."