14 MAY 2025: Trump Shocks on Syria - And Other Intel From the Middle East // China Cheats With Venezuela Oil, New Tariffs in Play // Iranian Saboteurs Use Refugees as Cover // Bryan Should Zip It: Reactions to Yesterday's Episode

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In today's episode, we cover: Trump Reshapes the Middle East – The president lifts U.S. sanctions on Syria, engages in secret negotiations with Hamas leading to a hostage release, and pressures Iran with a mix of diplomacy and subtle military signals. Major weapons and AI chip deals unfold with Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar. China Caught Evading Oil Sanctions – Beijing secretly buys Venezuelan oil using transponder tricks and false documentation. The move could trigger a 25% tariff hike under Trump's secondary sanctions policy. FBI Prioritizes Immigration After UK Bomb Plot – The FBI redirects resources to immigration enforcement, sparking Democratic backlash, just as Iranian saboteurs posing as asylum seekers are caught attempting to bomb the Israeli embassy in London. Listener Mailbag: The China Pivot and Trump Loyalty Debate – Bryan responds to listener feedback over his criticism of Trump's China tariff reversal and Qatar jet acceptance, offering candid insight into the national security stakes behind U.S.-China policy. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32