Abe Hamadeh

Abe Hamadeh, Arizona GOP Representative-elect and military veteran, predicts that Trump’s proposed tariffs will prompt Mexico to secure its southern border. Bobby Charles, former Assistant Secretary of State, agrees that economic pressure can influence Canada and Mexico effectively. Darrell Issa, long-serving California GOP Representative, adds insight into the political dynamics at play. The group discusses the broader implications of these tariffs on U.S.-Mexico relations and their potential impact on border security.

Abe Hamadeh, a decorated intelligence officer and Republican candidate for Arizona’s 8th Congressional District, shares his insights on the pressing challenges at the Arizona border. He discusses the urgent need for state action amidst rising migration and contrasts Arizona's approach with states like Texas. The conversation shifts to the intersection of national security and immigration policy, as well as the complexities of Biden's Middle Eastern foreign policy, highlighting threats from the Houthis and the implications for U.S.-Israel relations.