Topic: International Borders

During his speech at the International Criminal Court, Zelensky utilized the slogan "No peace without justice," which the hosts compare to U.S. domestic protest slogans. Reports suggest that while Zelensky publicly demands a return to 1991 borders including Crimea, there are internal diplomatic murmurings regarding a settlement based on the 2014 borders and the status of the Donbas region.

The United States remains one of the few countries maintaining a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for non-citizen travelers entering by air. This policy has caused personal and logistical issues for families and visitors, particularly those coming from Canada where similar mandates have been lifted.

A report from British Columbia clarified that the ongoing trucker protests are driven by mandates requiring unvaccinated drivers to test and quarantine every time they cross the border. While many domestic mandates are dropping, international travel restrictions for non-residents remain in place across the U.S. and EU. The segment criticized the lack of media coverage regarding these persistent barriers to international commerce and movement.

Representative Elijah Cummings delivered an emotional speech condemning the Trump administration's border policy, specifically using the term "child internment camps." The rhetoric compared current detention centers to Japanese internment camps from World War II. The segment concludes with a critique of Cummings' delivery, noting a verbal slip where he referred to the president as "President Klump."

Amnesty International and Democracy Now! criticize General John Kelly's record as head of U.S. Southern Command. Concerns focus on his oversight of the Guantanamo Bay detention facility during hunger strikes and his advocacy for the militarization of the U.S.-Mexico border.

Former Ambassador Stephen Fife argues that Russia's actions in Ukraine violate the 19th-century concept of spheres of influence and the 1975 Helsinki Final Act. The hosts critique this internationalist perspective, suggesting that Russia's security concerns are being ignored by proponents of a "New World Order." They discuss the upcoming diplomatic meetings in Moscow and Helsinki regarding border viability.

Adam Curry contrasts the relaxed security at Cancun International Airport with a hostile experience at Houston International Airport. His wife, Micky Hoogendijk, was allegedly harassed by Customs and Border Protection officers regarding her decision not to change her last name. Curry describes the Department of Homeland Security as a "black box" and expresses frustration with the aggressive behavior of federal agents toward legal residents and citizens.

Representative Sandy Adams questions Eric Holder on what level of operation requires his personal sign-off, specifically regarding operations that cross international borders. Holder claims he did not review the weekly reports that mentioned the Fast and Furious operation. The hosts praise Adams for her direct questioning regarding the death of Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry.