The DNC, The Postal Issue, The Israeli UAE Peace Deal, and The Situation in Belarus

The McLaughlin Group -- August 21, 2020

guest panelist this week is Dr. James D. Boys. 

Issue one: The Democratic National Convention

The Democratic Party crowned Joe Biden as their Presidential nominee. The convention was mostly virtual due to the coronavirus pandemic and democrats saluted Biden as the man to lead America Forward.

Issue two: The Postal Issue

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused President Trump this week of slowing mail delivery and handicapping the U.S. Postal Service. President Trump denies the allegations but insists Mail-in voting carries many risks.

Issue three: The Israeli UAE Peace Deal

Israel and the United Arab Emirates have agreed to establish full diplomatic relations, brokered by the Trump Administration. The deal will see Israel suspend claims of sovereignty in over areas of The West Bank.

Issue Four: The Situation in Belarus

President Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus requested Russian security assistance to put an end to nation-wide protests. Belarusians have taken to the streets every day since an august 9th election that they believe Lukashenko rigged.

Plus: predictions!

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