Best Podcast Episodes About Jared Kushner
Everything podcasters are saying about Jared Kushner — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 25, 2026 – 76 episodes
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Top Podcast Clips About Jared Kushner
“… ever seen in my life When I watch people, I totally understand why Israel wants it, why Netanyahu wants it. I totally understand that. I get why Jared Kushner wants it. I get why people in the United States Like Ted Cruz want it But the people in Kentucky I mean that are going to the Trump Rally the people in Kentucky Who are going to the Trump rally Like these people right here To sell to these people That they're getting something out of this It is the only that religious angle of like the third temple and the rapture and all that stuff, the Christian Zionists, if you have to go to these people and …”
“… wide that's 20 off site wide folks You're going to love it. Now the lying that you have to do to tell people in this country that they are getting something out of this war the hurdles you have to jump through are some of the craziest things that I have ever seen in my life When I watch people, I totally understand why Israel wants it, why Netanyahu wants it. I totally understand that. I get why Jared Kushner wants it. I get why people in the United States Like Ted Cruz want it But the people in Kentucky I mean that are going to the Trump Rally the people in Kentucky Who are going to the Trump rally Like these people right here To sell to these people That they're getting something out of this It is the only that religious angle of like the third temple and the rapture and all that stuff, the Christian Zionists, if you have to go to these people and go, well, don't you want the Messiah to come back? You don't have to go to the rest stop. If the Messiah comes back, you don't have to go to work. So this is that. This is what we're doing. Oh, I thought we were like going to, I thought our taxes, I thought like the cost of groceries is going to go down. No, no, no. We're ending the world. We …”
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In this hilarious segment, the host critiques the absurdity of convincing people that they're benefiting from war, culminating in the outrageous idea that the only solution is to hasten the rapture. The punchline about how the Messiah's return is the only way to afford a house is both darkly funny and thought-provoking, making listeners laugh while reflecting on serious issues.
“… Jeremy, can you speak to that? And then, Jeremy, also adding to that, from your understanding of someone like Jeffrey Epstein, now I'm not accusing Jared Kushner of being a human trafficker, obviously, but when you look at what Jeffrey Epstein was doing and you look at what Jared Kushner was doing, sort of being a, you know, whatever you want to call it, right? Like a rainmaker putting all these people at the table trying to arrange scenarios to get certain results, working sort of with government, but also outside of government. Would it be completely crazy to say that Jared Kushner is working in an …”
“… pull to it. But I but and I think Trump's going to be sorely disappointed because I think when the war ends, if the if the war ends with us still alive on this planet, we're going right back to those files, guy. Like we haven't forgotten about this. Jeremy, can you speak to that? And then, Jeremy, also adding to that, from your understanding of someone like Jeffrey Epstein, now I'm not accusing Jared Kushner of being a human trafficker, obviously, but when you look at what Jeffrey Epstein was doing and you look at what Jared Kushner was doing, sort of being a, you know, whatever you want to call it, right? Like a rainmaker putting all these people at the table trying to arrange scenarios to get certain results, working sort of with government, but also outside of government. Would it be completely crazy to say that Jared Kushner is working in an Epstein-like fashion to maintain certain relationships and to build other relationships and to increase the likelihood that certain outcomes happen on a global chessboard? Do you see Kushner as a figure like that, or am I overstating it? You know, I think one of the you know, one of the biggest scandals is what's hidden in plain sight. I think that, …”
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In this segment, the hosts dive into Trump's chaotic attempts to divert attention from the Epstein scandal, likening Jared Kushner to a fixer reminiscent of Epstein himself. The outrageous suggestion that Kushner operates like Epstein in the political arena provides a darkly comedic twist, highlighting the absurdity of U.S. foreign policy and elite power dynamics.
“… of it comes exclusively from Iran and Venezuela. And now all of that is off the table. So if you take that, and then you see what Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Josh Greenbaum have been doing, which is trying to get a deal done in Russia, and you put all of these things together, because by the way, if you add Russia into that mix, It's about 40% of China's oil. Not only do you re-dollarize, not only do you stop the funneling of all of these illicit oil funds to creating chaos all around the world, but you hem in China going into a massive moment at the end of March, beginning of April, where as …”
“… enormously dependent on imported oil, so about 20% of their economy. But it's not 20% of their economy because it's 100% of these critical things that create GDP, logistics, transportation, aviation, feedstock inputs. And of that 19%, about a fifth of it comes exclusively from Iran and Venezuela. And now all of that is off the table. So if you take that, and then you see what Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Josh Greenbaum have been doing, which is trying to get a deal done in Russia, and you put all of these things together, because by the way, if you add Russia into that mix, It's about 40% of China's oil. Not only do you re-dollarize, not only do you stop the funneling of all of these illicit oil funds to creating chaos all around the world, but you hem in China going into a massive moment at the end of March, beginning of April, where as Freeberg said, really astutely, there is the potential for a grand bargain. And I think that secures global safety. In that, that is a huge thing for America. Camille, how much does this have to do with China? I think you know my instinct is and I not speaking for the administration on this is that a second order benefit to some of these things Like …”
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China's GDP growth has plummeted to its lowest in 30 years, raising fears of domestic chaos. Analysts suggest that this dire situation could push China to invade Taiwan as a distraction and a means to bolster its economy through war. The U.S. has strategically reduced China's access to oil from Venezuela and Iran, potentially preventing a catastrophic conflict.
“… seen other red flags in relation to Iran as well. For example, Trump told us this week that the reason he believed Iran was a threat was because Jared Kushner told him so. Yes, Jared Kushner, who has no formal position in the White House, but he is Trump's son-in-law. And more importantly, his portfolio is almost entirely dependent on his relationships with and his vision for the Middle East. His investment firm, Affinity Partners, is almost entirely funded by many of the Gulf states. And his number one investment thesis is to connect those nations economically with businesses in Israel. For example, …”
“… or state-level incentives such as grants, tax credits, government contracts, or preferential procurement programs. In other words, these guys are monetizing their relationship to the president or, more specifically, their relationship to dad. We've seen other red flags in relation to Iran as well. For example, Trump told us this week that the reason he believed Iran was a threat was because Jared Kushner told him so. Yes, Jared Kushner, who has no formal position in the White House, but he is Trump's son-in-law. And more importantly, his portfolio is almost entirely dependent on his relationships with and his vision for the Middle East. His investment firm, Affinity Partners, is almost entirely funded by many of the Gulf states. And his number one investment thesis is to connect those nations economically with businesses in Israel. For example, he is a significant investor in Shlomo Group, which is an Israeli conglomerate with large holdings in, yes, defense. He's also a large investor in Phoenix Holdings, one of Israel's largest asset management companies. So Jared Kushner's portfolio and essentially his financial future, is almost entirely dependent on how things play out …”
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The looming war in Iran may not be about democracy or peace, but rather financial gain for the Trump family. Eric and Donald Trump Jr. are backing a drone company that profits from military actions, while Jared Kushner's investments hinge on Middle Eastern geopolitics. This raises alarming questions about the true motives behind U.S. military decisions.
“… Trump didn't like. So we have a Board of Peace. It's a board that will discuss where we go to war. And that irony, sure, sure. Speaking of irony, Jared Kushner, friend of the show, is working on the redevelopment of Gaza. And we wish him well, and we wish him luck. Because by the way, this isn't easy to do. It is very hard to go kill a bunch of people and their families, and then get them really excited to work in your hotels. This is not easy, I'm telling you. It's not an easy thing to do.”
“… I guess, oh, but the invitation was rescinded on January 22nd to Canada. Canada is not allowed to join the Board of Peace. Trump has rescinded it. I don't know why, it doesn't matter. It's probably, the Carney guy, Mark Carney, probably said something Trump didn't like. So we have a Board of Peace. It's a board that will discuss where we go to war. And that irony, sure, sure. Speaking of irony, Jared Kushner, friend of the show, is working on the redevelopment of Gaza. And we wish him well, and we wish him luck. Because by the way, this isn't easy to do. It is very hard to go kill a bunch of people and their families, and then get them really excited to work in your hotels. This is not easy, I'm telling you. It's not an easy thing to do.”
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Trump's newly formed 'Board of Peace' comprises leaders from various countries, yet it ironically discusses war strategies. This peculiar assembly raises eyebrows, especially as it includes controversial leaders while excluding traditional allies like Canada. Amidst this, Jared Kushner's role in Gaza reconstruction highlights the complexities of rebuilding after conflict.
“… was killed five others seriously injured one killed no one wants to help the United States at all right now anymore but folks I do have news for you Jared Kushner he focused while he still can while he can still hang it over the head of these Middle Eastern countries. Jared Kushner is soliciting funds for his private equity firm while working as a Mideast envoy. could you trump's son-in-law is trying to raise five billion dollars or more this was this article was just published kushner is reportedly trying to raise five billion dollars for his private equity firm affinity partners from middle eastern …”
“… all of these nations with tariffs against the world, threatening to invade NATO countries, helping Putin. Nobody wants to help you at all right now. Italy saying we're moving their troops out of Iraq you know you saw the French soldier in Erbil who was killed five others seriously injured one killed no one wants to help the United States at all right now anymore but folks I do have news for you Jared Kushner he focused while he still can while he can still hang it over the head of these Middle Eastern countries. Jared Kushner is soliciting funds for his private equity firm while working as a Mideast envoy. could you trump's son-in-law is trying to raise five billion dollars or more this was this article was just published kushner is reportedly trying to raise five billion dollars for his private equity firm affinity partners from middle eastern governments while serving as trump's envoy kushner has held talks with investors including saudi arabia which previously invested two billion dollars in the firm the fundraising comes as kushner is also involved in diplomacy in the region including meetings with Iran's foreign minister shortly before the war began. Kushner had previously said he would …”
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Jared Kushner is seeking over five billion dollars from Middle Eastern governments while serving as a U.S. envoy, raising ethical concerns about his dual role. While he claims to facilitate peace, his fundraising efforts coincide with escalating tensions in the region, making alliances with the U.S. a liability for these nations. This quid pro quo scheme highlights the dangerous intersection of personal profit and foreign policy under the Trump administration.
“… reiterate what's going on here. So Kash Patel, Kash 33 Patel and the President of the United States, likely under the instruction of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who everybody knows is running the White House. He was running the White House back in 2020. He's the reason Trump has already admitted that Jared told me to bomb a rod. He told me that they might preemptively strike. Everything he does is because Jared Kushner tells him to. So Trump is essentially just being, you know, on paper. He's running the White House, but it's always been Jared Kushner. Okay. He was the one that also told him to lock …”
“why are Israelis like this? Like, what is wrong with them? I'm asking seriously. And allow me to reiterate what's going on here. So Kash Patel, Kash 33 Patel and the President of the United States, likely under the instruction of his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, who everybody knows is running the White House. He was running the White House back in 2020. He's the reason Trump has already admitted that Jared told me to bomb a rod. He told me that they might preemptively strike. Everything he does is because Jared Kushner tells him to. So Trump is essentially just being, you know, on paper. He's running the White House, but it's always been Jared Kushner. Okay. He was the one that also told him to lock everything down during COVID. What's going on here is they have just proven they were willing to lie via redactions to the the American people to protect rapists, Israeli rapists and sex traffickers, because they donate to the IDF You can apparently traffic and you can rape humans as long as you support Israel That the most important thing Oddly …”
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Trump's administration has been accused of protecting sex traffickers linked to Israel, with Jared Kushner allegedly orchestrating cover-ups. This includes redacting critical information to shield powerful allies, raising questions about the lengths Trump will go for Israeli interests. The investigation reveals a troubling connection between human trafficking and political maneuvering in Washington.
“… millennial pink, all that stuff. Right. And the list was like Muhammad bin Salam, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mark Zuckerberg, Stephen Miller, Jared Kushner, like some of the most evil men that have ever walked the planet. And it's like, right, that's actually how you should probably be thinking about your generational cohort. There's a thing about generations that is easy to pay attention to, and thus we make content around it, just as we are doing right now. But in fact, it can be harder to think about it in terms of actual power dynamics, because that's not fun. It's not as fun. What Hogwarts …”
“… you have this idea of what a millennial is based usually on, on the internet, you know, Harry Potter tattoos. I don't know, like Harry Potter tattoos, a lot of Harry Potter tattoos. And you sort of, you know, they cringed, you know, bubbly, you know, millennial pink, all that stuff. Right. And the list was like Muhammad bin Salam, crown prince of Saudi Arabia, Mark Zuckerberg, Stephen Miller, Jared Kushner, like some of the most evil men that have ever walked the planet. And it's like, right, that's actually how you should probably be thinking about your generational cohort. There's a thing about generations that is easy to pay attention to, and thus we make content around it, just as we are doing right now. But in fact, it can be harder to think about it in terms of actual power dynamics, because that's not fun. It's not as fun. What Hogwarts house would Muhammad bin Salam be organized into is what I want to know. A real Gryffindor, I'd say. Just a real brave, you know. Hufflepuff. Totally Hufflepuff. I think your idea that it is not a generation war, it's a class war, is a good one to sort of end on. And I guess what I wanted to ask you to sort of close things out is, you have Gen Z, you …”
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The future of social media might be a brain implant, as current platforms evolve beyond recognition. Millennials dominate content creation, while Gen Z lurks in the shadows, and Gen Alpha engages in immersive digital worlds. This generational shift raises questions about power dynamics and societal control, revealing that the real conflict lies not between generations, but within class structures.
“… in the Gulf and the region in Europe being able to put some diplomatic framework around this. So it's not just this kind of Steve Woodcoff and Jared Kushner trying to talk”
“… the goal here? Are we trying to remove this regime? They're wary of removing the regime because they don't want refugees and chaos, you know, in their region. You know, what you'd want, I guess, is everybody in the world, you know, the relevant countries in the Gulf and the region in Europe being able to put some diplomatic framework around this. So it's not just this kind of Steve Woodcoff and Jared Kushner trying to talk”
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Trump's preemptive strike decision on Iran reflects a strategic incoherence that undermines trust and complicates diplomatic efforts.
“It's over. All the work they've done, all of the bribes they played to Trump and Kushner and the family, all the quid pro quos, the pay for play, they paid Trump and Kushner two weeks to play. But of course they couldn't. And by the way, the Qatari should have realized that y'all had to bail out Kushner for his real estate project in Manhattan like 10 years ago at 666. You had to bail the guy out. He couldn't even run one building. You think he could run the Middle East? These are lifelong losers. the Trumps, the Kushners, and you …”
“It's over. All the work they've done, all of the bribes they played to Trump and Kushner and the family, all the quid pro quos, the pay for play, they paid Trump and Kushner two weeks to play. But of course they couldn't. And by the way, the Qatari should have realized that y'all had to bail out Kushner for his real estate project in Manhattan like 10 years ago at 666. You had to bail the guy out. He couldn't even run one building. You think he could run the Middle East? These are lifelong losers. the Trumps, the Kushners, and you got played. The way Trump's creditors screwed him over, the way Trump screwed over his creditors, and the way he screwed over his contractors, this is how Donald Trump operates. And I want you to listen to this right here. A Kuwaiti analyst, this was just the other day, openly criticizing Gulf policy toward Washington after the latest strikes, Tom …”
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Gulf countries are realizing they were duped by Trump and Kushner, paying billions for influence but receiving nothing in return. A Kuwaiti analyst highlights that despite financing, these nations now face strikes while Trump falsely claims to be negotiating with Iran, which openly denies any communication. This situation underscores the futility of appeasing powerful interests without genuine protection.
“… Russia, basically an $11, $12 billion gift from Donald Trump to Russia after Kirill Dmitriev and Yushikov were hanging out in Miami with Witkoff and Jared Kushner. By the way, Jared Kushner and Witkoff have been hanging out in Russia in the past 24 hours. That's all they do. They talk about making deals together, economic cooperation, chilling with each other, hanging out. How utterly deranged is this behavior? Then you have President Zelensky gave this interview with Politico yesterday. Here's what he had to say. Play this clip. How can there be a peace deal at some point between two people who hate …”
“… you heard what Friedrich Merz had to say. Well, all the G7 was united not to remove sanctions against Russia, to keep the pressure on, not to buy oil from Russia. Donald Trump lifts the sanctions against Russia and allows countries to buy oil from Russia, basically an $11, $12 billion gift from Donald Trump to Russia after Kirill Dmitriev and Yushikov were hanging out in Miami with Witkoff and Jared Kushner. By the way, Jared Kushner and Witkoff have been hanging out in Russia in the past 24 hours. That's all they do. They talk about making deals together, economic cooperation, chilling with each other, hanging out. How utterly deranged is this behavior? Then you have President Zelensky gave this interview with Politico yesterday. Here's what he had to say. Play this clip. How can there be a peace deal at some point between two people who hate each other? Nobody say that somebody will give each other friendship. No friendship. He's a killer. He tried to occupy us and kill so many people. And we answered to them, and he lost a lot of soldiers. So it's understandable the attitude, but we need peace. The peace, it's not emotional thing. The hate-ness, it's about emotions. The peace is a very …”
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Donald Trump’s actions are aiding Iran while undermining American interests, as he publicly dismisses Ukraine's plea for military support against Iranian drones. This comes amidst a backdrop of escalating tensions, with Vladimir Putin providing material support to Iran, threatening global stability. The situation highlights a disturbing alliance that risks further destabilization in the Middle East and beyond.
“… quote, national security briefings and unfiltered updates on the threats facing America. That news came after the New York Times reported that Jared Kushner, the president's second choice son-in-law and one of the United States lead negotiators in the Middle East has been asking governments in the region to fund his private investment firm. Isn't that nice? Kushner firm reportedly recently met with Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund which already contributed billion to the fund at the beginning of the Trump administration and is planning to seek funding from the Sovereign Wealth Funds of the UAE and Qatar …”
“… soldiers who were killed during the war's first week. The email presented readers with the opportunity to sign up for a, quote, national security briefing membership, which, for the price of a donation, would send them the president's personal private, quote, national security briefings and unfiltered updates on the threats facing America. That news came after the New York Times reported that Jared Kushner, the president's second choice son-in-law and one of the United States lead negotiators in the Middle East has been asking governments in the region to fund his private investment firm. Isn't that nice? Kushner firm reportedly recently met with Saudi Sovereign Wealth Fund which already contributed billion to the fund at the beginning of the Trump administration and is planning to seek funding from the Sovereign Wealth Funds of the UAE and Qatar Where do you guys all want to start? Fundraising for your PAC off of the death of American soldiers, or fundraising for your investment fund off of your alleged role as the diplomat tasked with ending two wars? What's worse? What do you think? Really one of the most disgusting images I think I've ever seen. Shocking. Actually shocking. He's there …”
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A PAC linked to Trump used a photo of a flag-draped coffin to solicit donations for a 'national security briefing membership.' This tactic comes amidst reports of Jared Kushner seeking funds from Middle Eastern governments for his investment firm, raising serious ethical concerns about corruption in politics. The combination of exploiting soldiers' deaths for fundraising and potential kickbacks from foreign governments paints a disturbing picture of political corruption.
“… feel we had a choice. If we didn't do it, they would have done it to us. I felt, based on the negotiations that were being had by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Marco and Pete and everybody was involved, I felt that they were gonna, that they were looking to tap us along before they hit And I thought they were gonna hit And if they hit us first that would have been a very bad thing How different do you think they are the two J and Trump on this issue specific Iran I think they were meaningfully different. Do I think it was black and white? No. But I think they were more different than Trump is …”
“… so. No, no, we get along very well on this. He was, I would say, philosophically a little bit different than me. I think he was maybe less enthusiastic about going, but he was quite enthusiastic. But I felt it was something we had to do. I didn't feel we had a choice. If we didn't do it, they would have done it to us. I felt, based on the negotiations that were being had by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner and Marco and Pete and everybody was involved, I felt that they were gonna, that they were looking to tap us along before they hit And I thought they were gonna hit And if they hit us first that would have been a very bad thing How different do you think they are the two J and Trump on this issue specific Iran I think they were meaningfully different. Do I think it was black and white? No. But I think they were more different than Trump is letting on. But Trump's not going to go up and stand there. and his personality is not that he's going to promote or give credence to, you know, controversy on that level. He's going to say, you know, he was less enthusiastic, but he was enthusiastic, but he was less enthusiastic. I think when Trump says a little like that, sometimes Trump is saying a …”
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Trump's decision-making process led to a controversial pick for his administration, with J.D. Vance caught in a political 'wood chipper.' After a near-assassination, Trump chose Vance quickly, but this choice is now causing significant problems as Vance tries to differentiate himself ahead of 2028. The dynamics reveal deeper political strategies and the tensions within Trump's circle.
“… foundational, fundamental First Amendment violations that never should happen. And it's it's a terrible look for the state of Colorado. And I think Jared Polis needs to take this opportunity since he already himself made the comparison to the probationary sentence from his friend Sonia. He should take this opportunity right now, let Tina Peters out, commute her sentence so she doesn have to go back to that demon courtroom and her attorneys have to go through another circus just to get her to be heard fairly on what should be a minor issue For a first time nonviolent offender like Tina in a trial …”
“… DA Dan Rubinstein, and these other Democrat ridiculous demons. And they're saying basically that it's a victory for the prosecution and they're using it to say everything was handled right and it was a minor issue. It was not a minor issue. It was foundational, fundamental First Amendment violations that never should happen. And it's it's a terrible look for the state of Colorado. And I think Jared Polis needs to take this opportunity since he already himself made the comparison to the probationary sentence from his friend Sonia. He should take this opportunity right now, let Tina Peters out, commute her sentence so she doesn have to go back to that demon courtroom and her attorneys have to go through another circus just to get her to be heard fairly on what should be a minor issue For a first time nonviolent offender like Tina in a trial that was at best a show trial and malicious prosecution And I do mean at best Steve”
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The Colorado Court of Appeals is set to announce the outcome of Tina Peters' clemency hearing tomorrow morning. Peters, a former Mesa County clerk serving a nine-year sentence, faces a significant legal crossroads as her case raises critical First Amendment issues and the implications of her prosecution. Advocates argue her sentencing reflects a grave injustice, urging Governor Polis to commute her sentence and rectify what they see as a flawed legal process.
“… say they don't know what we're doing here and they don't trust that Trump has a plan. So they're going to now profit off of that. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and Steve Whitcoff are making land deals all throughout the Middle East. It's just a disaster. And I think a big part of the reason America is so adrift that so many people are giving up on the American dream, on community, on our government is there's just no accountability for a certain class of people. And meanwhile, 80 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, unable to buy a house, unable to retire with dignity. They're …”
“… are investing in drone strike companies that have contracts in front of their dad's Pentagon right now in the middle of a war that their dad started for reasons that the American people, I don't think, understand or support. I mean, 65 percent of Americans say they don't know what we're doing here and they don't trust that Trump has a plan. So they're going to now profit off of that. Meanwhile, Jared Kushner and Steve Whitcoff are making land deals all throughout the Middle East. It's just a disaster. And I think a big part of the reason America is so adrift that so many people are giving up on the American dream, on community, on our government is there's just no accountability for a certain class of people. And meanwhile, 80 percent of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, unable to buy a house, unable to retire with dignity. They're frustrated. So they're just giving up and they're becoming cold and insular. And that's how these guys win. Like Trump wins when you believe that there's nothing you can do to stop him, that the system is just always going to work out for him. And I want to add one more thing to that, too, Adam, then I'll hand the mic back to you, because I had the …”
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The U.S. faces a severe accountability crisis, with civilian casualties in war being ignored and no justice served for Epstein's trafficking victims. This lack of responsibility fuels public disillusionment, as many Americans struggle financially while political elites profit from conflict. Without a country worth fighting for, the younger generation feels disconnected and unwilling to sacrifice for a system that seems rigged against them.
“… main way of achieving an information briefing. You know, he said he was talking about how, you know, he got into this war. He listened to Jared Kushner. He listened to Steve Whitcoff. He listened to Lindsey Graham. That's very clear. He's been praising Lindsey Graham's appearances, which is why Fox News puts him on more, and why Lindsey Graham feels totally at ease sounding like he got the president job We elected President Trump That who we want in that office We do not want some crazed childless maniac from South Carolina calling the shots in the Middle East. First up here, Senator Graham …”
“… because we're talking about life and death. We're talking about American life or death. And this is a dereliction of duty. At one point, he let Senator Lindsey Graham speak uninterrupted for six minutes, six minutes. And this appears to be the president's main way of achieving an information briefing. You know, he said he was talking about how, you know, he got into this war. He listened to Jared Kushner. He listened to Steve Whitcoff. He listened to Lindsey Graham. That's very clear. He's been praising Lindsey Graham's appearances, which is why Fox News puts him on more, and why Lindsey Graham feels totally at ease sounding like he got the president job We elected President Trump That who we want in that office We do not want some crazed childless maniac from South Carolina calling the shots in the Middle East. First up here, Senator Graham telling Saudi Arabia that the United States is willing to go to war for the Saudis depending on Lindsay's following conditions. Listen here. Finally, to my friends in Saudi Arabia, I've been your biggest champion. I think the crown prince has taken Saudi Arabia in a completely different direction in a good way. But here's what I want to say to Saudi …”
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Senator Lindsey Graham declared that the U.S. is ready to go to war for Saudi Arabia, igniting outrage over his unchecked authority in foreign policy discussions. During an interview with Sean Hannity, Graham suggested a mutual defense agreement that would obligate the U.S. to protect Saudi Arabia against Iran. Critics argue that this undermines American interests and raises questions about who truly holds power in foreign decision-making.
“… on that. I'm just giving you the scouting report on these guys. These guys are in the room with trump whitkoff is the deal maker who can't close kushner's the most interesting one out of all of them uh being described as the ghost in the machine he's there trump believe it or not doesn't really trust them 100 that's the weird thing about the relationship people that are really on the inside are you know trump is always worried that jared is self-dealing well jared's been making a lot of money from this i mean i think america's fate right now is in jared's hands this is a question of whether …”
“… he says this is God's holy war, right? Right. So he's lost his mind. Okay. Rubio, I'm going to say is a two headed monster. He's trying to do both things at the same time. He's going to try to split the baby. I think he's going to really harm himself on that. I'm just giving you the scouting report on these guys. These guys are in the room with trump whitkoff is the deal maker who can't close kushner's the most interesting one out of all of them uh being described as the ghost in the machine he's there trump believe it or not doesn't really trust them 100 that's the weird thing about the relationship people that are really on the inside are you know trump is always worried that jared is self-dealing well jared's been making a lot of money from this i mean i think america's fate right now is in jared's hands this is a question of whether either they escalate or it's up to Jared to come up with some kind of a negotiated settlement that is satisfactory. And I've heard the same thing. Jared is the one speaking to the Gulf states. Jared is the one speaking to the Pakistanis. He's the one that is doing this negotiation. What is he doing outside of me to make money for himself? Because …”
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Inside Trump's war room, key advisors are shaping military strategy, but not without internal conflict. While Jared Kushner is seen as a critical negotiator, there's concern about his motivations and trustworthiness. Ultimately, the dynamics of this advisory team could escalate tensions rather than lead to peace, as they reflect back what they think Trump wants to hear.
“… are underway. Vice President J.D. Vance, who's currently traveling in Hungary, is leading those efforts along with special envoy Steve Wyckoff, Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, all acting as key mediators there. But I asked the president just yesterday, whether he might be open to extending that eight o'clock deadline. If he felt like those talks were progressing, he said he couldn't say just yet. So that is certainly something to keep an eye out for. And this truth social post that we are seeing from the president doesn't really add much to whether or not …”
“… significant that the Trump administration is telegraphing that they are indeed serious about proceeding with President Trump's threats if they don't reach a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by that 8 o'clock Eastern time deadline. Diplomatic efforts are underway. Vice President J.D. Vance, who's currently traveling in Hungary, is leading those efforts along with special envoy Steve Wyckoff, Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey, all acting as key mediators there. But I asked the president just yesterday, whether he might be open to extending that eight o'clock deadline. If he felt like those talks were progressing, he said he couldn't say just yet. So that is certainly something to keep an eye out for. And this truth social post that we are seeing from the president doesn't really add much to whether or not definitively we should expect those strikes to happen. The president saying that he will bomb Iran to the stone ages, attacking their critical infrastructure, things like power plants and bridges. That would obey the war crime that's being directed by the president. The secretary of defense would be committing their own war crime. They would be illegal. …”
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A diplomatic off-ramp, even if informal, is the best option to de-escalate tensions with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
A diplomatic off-ramp is the best option for President Trump to de-escalate tensions with Iran and stabilize oil prices.
A diplomatic off-ramp, even if informal, is the best option for the Trump administration to de-escalate tensions with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
A diplomatic off-ramp, even if informal, is the best option to de-escalate US-Iran tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
“… broadly speaking, you note that there has been a lot of investment from the Gulf states into Trump-related enterprises. Saudi Arabia investing in Jared Kushner's fund, the UAE and others, putting a lot of money into Trump-related crypto projects. Now, it's not at all, credibly, all the Gulf states wanted this war in the way that they got it. And in fact, many of them are suffering quite badly inside of it. But the question of who is wielding influence and how has, I think, become, among other things, at the very least, opaque. Yeah. And that's like, if they're just sitting around enriching themselves, …”
“… there's a lot of focus on the role of israel i think quite understandably because they're the other main partner in the attack but there's quite a bit of reporting including new reporting by the times that Saudi Arabia has been pushing for this. And broadly speaking, you note that there has been a lot of investment from the Gulf states into Trump-related enterprises. Saudi Arabia investing in Jared Kushner's fund, the UAE and others, putting a lot of money into Trump-related crypto projects. Now, it's not at all, credibly, all the Gulf states wanted this war in the way that they got it. And in fact, many of them are suffering quite badly inside of it. But the question of who is wielding influence and how has, I think, become, among other things, at the very least, opaque. Yeah. And that's like, if they're just sitting around enriching themselves, that's probably a problem that the people who really wanted to see a change in American life can put up with. But if it goes so far as bringing the country into a war, it might be giving too much responsibility to people who've been brought to power in such an irregular way I guess one then explanation that would cut through some of this is simply …”
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Trump's approach to governance raises questions about his decision-making process, especially regarding the Iran war. Christopher Caldwell discusses how Trump's unorthodox methods, including the influence of his family and business ties in the Middle East, challenge traditional political norms and oversight. This segment highlights the potential dangers of a leader making unilateral decisions without the checks and balances that were once standard in American politics.
“… into how Trump is planting seeds to get this thing over. Take a look. I felt based on the negotiations that were being had by Steve Whitcoff and Jared Kushner and Marco and Pete and everybody was involved, I felt that they were going to, that they were looking to tap us along before they hit. And I thought they were going to hit. And if they hit us first, that would have been a very bad thing. All right. So I don't know if this doesn't turn out for Trump in the sense that he feels as though he got misinformation on this, you could get into another firing season. We've already seen, of course, Kristi …”
“… hitting oil infrastructure in Iran. This is interesting. From one day going to hitting infrastructure to now the U.S. trying to get a full stop on Israel hitting oil infrastructure there in Iran. Now, I want to go to a clip real quick because this gets into how Trump is planting seeds to get this thing over. Take a look. I felt based on the negotiations that were being had by Steve Whitcoff and Jared Kushner and Marco and Pete and everybody was involved, I felt that they were going to, that they were looking to tap us along before they hit. And I thought they were going to hit. And if they hit us first, that would have been a very bad thing. All right. So I don't know if this doesn't turn out for Trump in the sense that he feels as though he got misinformation on this, you could get into another firing season. We've already seen, of course, Kristi Noem. She's out. I think Pammy Bondi is going to be out pretty soon too. And now you've got that lineup from Steve Whitcroft. I don't think he's going to go after Jared, but the point is, is that there's going to be some heads to roll if he feels that he can't get out of this. And if it affects his economy, if it affects the American economy, or it …”
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Trump's recent negotiations hint at a potential end to the Iran war by March, which could reshape global oil prices and the U.S. economy. By urging Israel to halt attacks on Iranian oil infrastructure, Trump aims to stabilize the region before a critical meeting with Xi Jinping. This strategic maneuvering could signify a major regime shift in international relations.
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