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Newsom, Booker SHORT CIRCUIT On AIPAC

2025-10-16 Entertainment
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Newsom and Booker Stumble When Pressed on AIPAC and Israel Policy

Understand why two leading Democratic figures displayed severe political weakness when confronted with direct questions about major political donors and international conflict. Readers will learn effective political pivoting strategies they failed to employ.

Short Summary

  • Gavin Newsom exhibited extreme discomfort and deflection when asked directly about AIPAC funding.
  • Cory Booker avoided issuing a verdict on Netanyahu’s status as a war criminal, frustrating the voter base.
  • The hosts argue this inability to take a clear stand signifies a dangerous lack of authenticity and political talent.
  • This issue acts as a critical litmus test for independence versus being controlled by donor interests for aspiring candidates.

Analysis covers clips showcasing political "brain melt" in real-time from both figures under questioning. This discussion provides crucial insight into how politicians navigate polarizing issues where established donor ecosystems clash directly with emergent voter concerns.

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Newsom and Booker glitching when pressed on AIPAC and Israel. Sign up for a PREMIUM Breaking Points subscriptions for full early access to uncut shows and LIVE AMAs with the hosts every week: https://breakingpoints.locals.com/support Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Breaking-Points/61575893472315/ #news #politics #youtube

Top Comments (10)

@markcastellanet9672 2025-10-16

I love that she called out Booker's bullshit to his face.

990 31 replies
@Hoerse 2025-10-16

Gavin Newsom having the same reaction to AIPAC as Trump did to hearing about Ghislane Maxwell lmao, "AIPAC? Haven't heard that name in years..."

940 26 replies
@cl20999 2025-10-16

Newsom started reacting like a phone when you get the touchscreen wet 😂

814 19 replies
@davidmglines 2025-10-16

Gavin thought hard about calling him an antisemite. What a political gamble lol

353 6 replies
@unipartyhellscape8895 2025-10-16

This was ALMOST as cathartic as your Slotkin interview.

338 5 replies
@Sadoodi 2025-10-16

They treat the mention of AIPAC like someone is mentioning Voldermort

118 2 replies
@coreygavin9134 2025-10-16

Newsome and Booker are dismissed!

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@chrismichael7747 2025-10-16

I'll never forget that picture of Shmuley on Coreys back😂. Ill never forget Newsoms shoulder shimmy😂. Rambling corn balls. "AIPAC? Never heard of the guy!"

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@MikeChase 2025-10-16

Seeing that "smooth tactical political operator" Gavin Newsom malfunction like that was hilarious.

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@joeh212 2025-10-16

They don't care about voters; they care about donors.

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