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Clay transitions to discussing the geopolitical arena, particularly focusing on the ceasefire in Gaza and the implications of recent political developments in the U.S. He attributes potential breakthroughs in the Middle East to the incoming Trump administration and posits that the new political landscape will shift the dynamics between various international actors.
Addressing the hostage situation and America’s historical responses to such crises, Clay critiques the strategy of yielding to hostage-takers, asserting it risks encouraging further hostage incidents in the future. The conversation extends into the the defense of Israel and the delicate balance of power in the region, alluding to the perceived weakness of the Biden administration.