Episode notes
President Donald Trump’s Middle East trip, moving from Saudi Arabia to Qatar, highlights a shift toward diplomacy and economic deals, including a $600B Saudi investment. Despite earlier fears of tariffs causing a recession, empty shelves, and a collapsing stock market, the April CPI report shows inflation cooling to its lowest since 2021. Media warnings of shortages and airline crises have not materialized, while former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg criticizes Trump amid 2028 speculation. Trump’s push for normalized Israel-Palestine relations and lifted Syria sanctions, urged by Turkey and Arab states, has sparked tensions with Israel’s Netanyahu, who seeks action against Iran. Trump’s demands for Syria include joining the Abraham Accords and combating ISIS. In Omaha, Nebraska, a historic Democratic mayoral win marks a shift. A new book ...
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