Get ready for a thrilling episode of The TMI Show with Ted Rall and Manila Chan as they dive into Donald Trump’s Gulf tour. Fresh into his second term, Trump visits Saudi Arabia and Qatar, securing a $142B arms deal and pursuing $1T in investments. Will his rapport with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bring Saudi Arabia into the Abraham Accords? Or will Gaza’s war and Palestinian statehood demands derail it?

The stakes rise with Trump’s plan to use a $400M Qatari jet as a temporary Air Force One. Defense officials warn of security risks, citing missing secure comms and nuclear command systems. Is this a daring move or a constitutional violation? Ted and Manila dissect the emoluments clause controversy and debate if it’s a “Qatari bribe.”

Tune in for bold takes, heated debates, and gripping geopolitics. #TMI #TrumpGulfTour

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• Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks: Ted and Manila tackle Zelenskyy’s Istanbul peace talks with Russia, the first since 2022. Putin’s ceasefire aims to dodge EU sanctions, but will Lavrov lead? With sanctions looming, expect fiery debates. Tune in for bold insights. #TMIPeaceTalks

• Jake Tapper’s Biden Book: Ted and Manila rip into Tapper’s Original Sin on Biden’s decline. Clooney snub stuns. Is Tapper exposing truth or rewriting history? TMI debates the scandal. #TMIBidenScandal

• UnitedHealth CEO Exit: Ted and Manila probe UnitedHealth CEO Witty’s sudden exit. Personal reasons or scandal? Hemsley steps up. TMI delivers hot takes on the shakeup. #TMIHealthShakeup

• Menendez Brothers Resentencing: Ted and Manila break down the Menendez resentencing to 50 years. Parole looms, but will Newsom approve? TMI dives into the gripping drama. #TMIMenendez

Could Erdoğan Be the Key to Peace? | Russia-Ukraine War Update Is Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan about to pull off the impossible? In a bold diplomatic move, Erdoğan is stepping into the spotlight, hosting talks aimed at brokering peace between Russia and Ukraine. As the brutal war drags on, the world watches closely: Can Turkey's leader succeed where others have failed?

Manila Chan and producer Robby (in for a birdwatching Ted Rall) discuss this and Donald Trump's first international trip to Saudi Arabia. Elon Musk is in tow. Plus, Romanian elections part deux. Will the EU interfere again? International relations expert George Szamuely weighs in. In this episode, we break down: Erdoğan’s strategic role and motivations

What Russia and Ukraine stand to gain (or lose)

The global reaction to these high-stakes negotiations

What this means for NATO, the EU, and the broader geopolitical chessboard

🔗 Sources & More Reading: 📄 BBC: Erdoğan’s History as a Diplomatic Middleman 📄 Reuters: Turkey Offers to Host Peace Talks Again 📄 Al Jazeera: Can Erdoğan Broker Peace? 👀 Don't miss the full breakdown and what mainstream media isn’t telling you.

Will peace finally prevail? Dive into our latest episode as we unpack the highly anticipated Russia-Ukraine peace talks set to take place in Istanbul, Turkey on May 15, 2025. With President Zelenskyy and President Putin potentially meeting face-to-face for the first time since 2019, and President Trump pushing for a swift resolution, this could be a historic turning point in the ongoing conflict.

Manila Chan and producer Robby (sitting in for a spelunking Ted Rall) break down the biggest news over the weekend. Join our wacky hosts as we analyze: The stakes for Ukraine, Russia, and the global stage Turkey’s pivotal role as a mediator and why Istanbul is the chosen venue. Key demands: Ukraine’s push for a ceasefire vs. Russia’s territorial claims. The impact of U.S. diplomacy and Trump’s bold “end the bloodbath” stance. What a potential agreement could mean for NATO, Crimea, and global security.

Don’t miss this deep dive into one of the most critical geopolitical moments of 2025! Subscribe and hit the bell for weekly updates on global conflicts, peace negotiations, and more. Drop your thoughts in the comments: Can Turkey broker a lasting peace? Follow Us: X/Twitter: @TMInfoShow Rumble: rumble.com/user/TheTMIshow YouTube: youtube.com/@TMinfoShow