Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 7/11/22: Biden's Abortion Response, Elon vs Twitter, Ukraine Fears, Biden's Age, Buttigieg's Plot, Shinzo Abe, & More!
Jul 11, 2022
Tobias Harris, an expert on Japanese politics and author of "The Iconoclast: Shinzo Abe and the New Japan," shares insights on Shinzo Abe's significant legacy in Japan, touching on his economic reforms and national security advancements. The conversation delves into Biden's response to abortion rights, critiques of his age amid potential re-election, and the implications of the Ukraine conflict. Harris also discusses political rivalries and the fate of U.S. foreign policy, providing a thorough analysis of current events that shape global dynamics.
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Kamala Harris on past Democratic failures
- Kamala Harris struggled to answer why Democrats failed to codify Roe v Wade when they previously held power.
- Her response was vague and unfocused, further highlighting the administration's lack of a clear strategy on abortion rights.
Elon Musk and Twitter Deal
- Elon Musk filed to terminate his Twitter deal, citing Twitter's obfuscation of bot data and business fundamentals.
- Twitter responded by filing a lawsuit against Musk in an attempt to enforce the original deal terms.
Trump's Response to Musk's Twitter Withdrawal
- Donald Trump criticized Musk’s withdrawal from the Twitter deal and promoted his own Truth Social.
- This highlights Trump’s financial and political interests in the situation.
