White House faces questions over its new press secretary
Summary
BBC North American correspondent Anthony Zirker discusses the US decision to cancel the live stream of Nadel Hassan's execution, noting the political backlash and rifts within the Republican Party. The conversation also covers President Zelensky's claims of betrayal following reports of restricted Starlink access and intelligence sharing, highlighting US-Russia tensions. Finally, Zirker addresses the controversy surrounding new White House press secretary Katie Zakaria's legal credentials, framing these issues as significant distractions ahead of the midterm elections.
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Show introduction and guest welcome
Trump backs off live-streamed execution of Nadel Hassan
Political impact of execution controversy and party rifts
Zelensky feels betrayed by US restrictions on Starlink and intel
Analysis of Trump's shifting stance on Russia and Ukraine
Questions over White House press secretary's legal credentials
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