The MeidasTouch Podcast Kushner’s $2B in Saudi Blood Money Exposed + Former Lt. General SHREDS Pro-Putin GOP (Lt. General Ret. Ben Hodges)
Apr 12, 2022
This week’s guest is Lt. General (Ret.) Ben Hodges, former commanding general of the U.S. Army in Europe, who dives into urgent military strategy regarding Ukraine's ongoing conflict and the essential support needed from the West. He also critiques the contemporary GOP’s troubling ties to Putin. The discussion touches on Jared Kushner's controversial $2 billion Saudi investment, drawing ethical concerns and political implications, alongside the ramifications of recent Supreme Court rulings on abortion laws, reflecting on democracy's fragile state.
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Lizelle Herrera Arrest
- Lizelle Herrera was arrested and charged with murder in Texas for taking abortion medication.
- The charges were later dropped, but the incident highlights the potential consequences of anti-abortion laws.
Decisive Two Weeks in Ukraine
- The next two weeks of the war in Ukraine are crucial.
- The outcome depends on whether the West provides sufficient support to Ukraine and exploits Russia's vulnerabilities.
Exaggerated Fear of Escalation
- The West's hesitancy to provide Ukraine with certain weapons stems from an exaggerated fear of escalating the conflict.
- This fear is based on a misjudgment of Russia's capabilities and intentions.