Al Qaeda in the White House? Oil, Terror, and America’s Middle East Dilemma
Update: 2025-11-19
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In this episode, Tara and Lee dive into one of the most controversial moments in modern U.S. foreign relations: the visit of the former head of Al Qaeda in Syria to the White House. We unpack the complex dynamics between the Saudi crown prince, U.S. presidents, and the strategic imperatives that drive America’s relationship with the Kingdom. From the legacy of 9/11 to Biden’s foreign policy missteps and Trump’s pragmatic approach to Middle East alliances, we explore why oil, dollars, and geopolitics often collide with morality, military sacrifice, and global security.
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