Topic: Blackwater

France 24 reports on growing dissent within the MAGA movement regarding the Iran war. Figures like Marjorie Taylor Greene, Eric Prince, and Thomas Massie have publicly criticized the administration, with Massie claiming Israel "dragged" the U.S. into the conflict. Tucker Carlson reportedly warned Trump that the war could destroy his presidency and the country, highlighting a significant rift among the president's core supporters.

Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, is marketing a new "unplugged" mobile phone designed for privacy and security. The move is viewed as a strategic business pivot for Prince as he rebrands his operations for a consumer market concerned with surveillance.

Erik Prince, the founder of Blackwater, is marketing a new privacy-focused mobile device called the Unplugged phone. The device runs on a proprietary operating system and includes a dedicated messenger and VPN service. Skeptics point to Prince's background in private intelligence as a reason to be wary of the device's security claims.

The hosts conclude the donation segment by thanking producers for their "time, talent, and treasure." They share a report about Blackwater recruiters offering $4,000 a day for contractors in Ukraine and send health karma to a listener battling lupus.

Blackwater founder Erik Prince recounted a 2008 incident where his private security team rescued then-Senators Joe Biden, John Kerry, and Chuck Hagel after their helicopter was grounded in a snowstorm in Taliban territory. Prince noted that he never received a thank-you note or acknowledgment from the politicians for the rescue.

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki criticized Blackwater founder Erik Prince for reportedly charging $6,500 per seat on private evacuation flights from Kabul. Psaki characterized the move as exploitation of people in agony, emphasizing that the U.S. government provides evacuation flights free of charge. The exchange is viewed by some as a distraction from government failures.

Blackwater founder Eric Prince has launched a fund to invest in metals required for electric vehicle batteries, such as cobalt. The fund focuses on mining operations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Prince is described as a savvy investor positioning himself in the green energy supply chain.

An advertisement in Recoil Magazine featuring the Blackwater logo and the phrase "We are coming" suggests a return of private military contractors. The discussion posits that while conventional troops may leave Syria and Afghanistan, mercenaries led by Erik Prince may take over covert operations, particularly regarding the protection of poppy fields.

Blackwater founder Erik Prince appears on MSNBC to discuss his plan to privatize the war in Afghanistan using a small force of contractors and Special Forces. Prince argues the plan would significantly reduce the $62 billion annual spending in the region, while host Andrea Mitchell questions his oversight and ties to China.

Special Counsel Robert Mueller is investigating a meeting in the Seychelles involving Blackwater founder Erik Prince and a Russian banker. While Prince testified the encounter was a coincidence, evidence from witness George Nader suggests the meeting was pre-arranged to establish a back-channel between the Trump transition team and the Kremlin. Prince continues to deny these allegations, calling them "hogwash."

Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, has shifted his focus to Frontier Services Group, a Chinese-owned private security firm. The company is securing contracts in Somalia and Djibouti, aligning with China's "String of Pearls" strategy to build military and logistics bases across the South China Sea and Africa.

Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, addresses allegations regarding a back-channel meeting in the Seychelles and discusses the "Safari Club," a 1970s-era rogue CIA operation. Prince argues that the U.S. and Russia share a common interest in fighting Islamic terrorism. He criticizes the American left for shifting from Soviet sympathizers to modern Russia hawks based on political convenience.

Former Blackwater CEO Erik Prince claims sources at One Police Plaza in New York found evidence of money laundering and pedophilia on Anthony Weiner's laptop. Prince alleges the NYPD threatened to go public with the findings, forcing FBI Director James Comey to reopen the Clinton investigation. He further claims the Justice Department used the Eric Garner case as leverage to silence New York investigators.

The Department of Justice is investigating Blackwater founder Erik Prince for alleged money laundering and ties to Chinese intelligence. Prince is accused of attempting to broker paramilitary services to African nations, including a proposal to stem the flow of refugees from Libya to Europe. The investigation explores his dealings with shell companies and attempts to open Chinese bank accounts for Libyan associates.

Analysis of ISIS propaganda photos suggests many images may be staged using professional contractors rather than actual militants. Observers noted that in some photos, "terrorists" exhibit professional trigger discipline — keeping their index fingers along the trigger guard — a hallmark of Western military training. In contrast, genuine amateur fighters typically keep their fingers directly on the trigger.

Bill O'Reilly promotes the creation of a 25,000-man elite mercenary force to fight global terrorism, an idea supported by Blackwater founder Eric Prince. O'Reilly argues that a private army would bypass the "politics" that slow down traditional military mobilization.

The hosts discuss the linguistic divide between "ISIS" (media) and "ISIL" (government/insiders). They argue the new conflict is a "bonanza" for the military-industrial complex, benefiting contractors like Academy (formerly Blackwater) and defense firms like Raytheon, while avoiding the political fallout of "combat troops" by using "advisors."

A report on the trial of four Blackwater operatives involved in the 2007 Nisour Square massacre is analyzed. The hosts suggest the segment is "native advertising" for a documentary titled "Blackwater's Youngest Victim." They question the details of the trial and the emotional testimony of the witnesses presented in the film.

The hosts critique the Jeremy Scahill documentary about Mohammed Kanaani, whose son was killed by Blackwater. They question the authenticity of Kanaani's story and the visual evidence shown in the film. The segment ends with the breaking news of comedian Joan Rivers' death at age 81.

A discussion on the "Status of Forces Agreement" and the US demand for total immunity from Iraqi law, which led to the 2011 troop withdrawal. The segment posits that ISIS is essentially a rebranding of the Free Syrian Army and Libyan rebels, used by "Atlanticist" powers to achieve the geopolitical goals they couldn't reach through formal military presence.