Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 8/17/23: Biden Shamed Into Hawaii Visit, Fox News Disarray As Trump Beats DeSantis, Chinese Economy Plummeting, Passport Delays Nightmare Travel, Cops Rebuked In Kansas Raid, Youtube's New Medical Censorship, Homelessness Surges
Aug 17, 2023
Biden faces backlash for his delayed visit to the devastated Maui, as locals express outrage over real estate vultures targeting victims. Meanwhile, Fox News grapples with its internal turmoil amid shifting GOP dynamics, as Trump continues to lead over DeSantis. The discussion also highlights passport delays causing chaos for travelers, a troubling increase in homelessness, and YouTube's controversial new policies on medical content. Lastly, they scrutinize how local law enforcement's actions spark crucial conversations about accountability.
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Aid Discrepancy in Maui
- Reporters and residents report a lack of federal aid in Maui, despite government claims.
- FEMA's director was challenged on this discrepancy.
Disaster Capitalism in Lahaina
- Realtors and investors are trying to buy land in Lahaina after the fire.
- Residents fear displacement due to high costs and the housing crisis.
Fox News' Power Rankings
- Fox News invented "power rankings" for the Republican primary, seemingly promoting Tim Scott.
- These rankings aren't based on polls or data.