Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

8/18/26: Iran Prepares For War, MTG Says Trump Floating Nukes, Fox Shames Troops On USS Lincoln

August 18, 2026·53 min·6-min readconversationalnews
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Amid escalating tensions with Iran and a faltering U.S. military posture, Krystal and Saagar analyze the economic and military consequences of a prolonged conflict, the breakdown of U.S. strategic credibility, and the growing disconnect between political leadership and frontline realities

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KrystalSaagarJared KushnerTrumpMTGMark LevinJoey Jones

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