The President's Daily Brief - November 8th, 2024: Hamas Reacts to Trump’s Election Victory & U.S. Nuclear Bombers Deployed to Qatar

Episode Date: November 8, 2024

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: America’s adversaries are reacting to President Donald Trump’s return to power. We spotlight statements from Hamas and Iran and explore what their responses could mean for U.S. foreign policy. Although still two months from taking office, President Trump is already engaging with world leaders—hinting at the diplomatic direction his second term may take. New satellite images reveal U.S. nuclear-capable bombers now stationed in Qatar, a strategic move meant to send a clear message to Tehran. And in today’s Back of the Brief… North Korean troops stationed in Russia get a taste of unrestricted internet access, with reports suggesting they're indulging in some unexpected online activities. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President’s Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. Email: [e-mail] Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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go to Patriot Gold Group.com or call 1-888-621-3856 for a free investor guide. It's Friday, 8 November. Welcome to the President's Daily Brief. I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world's stage. Let's get briefed. America's adversaries are speaking out on President-elect Donald Trump's return to power. Now, today, we spotlight the reactions from Hamas and Iran, and what their responses signal for U.S. foreign policy.

Then, although he's still two months away from taking office, President Trump's already taking calls from world leaders, hinting at what his second term could hold. Plus, new satellite images show U.S. nuclear-capable bombers now stationed in Qatar, that's a strategic move aimed at sending a clear message to Ticaran. And in today's back of the brief, North Korean troops stationed in Russia are experiencing their first taste of mostly unrestricted internet access, and reports suggest that the North Korean troops have discovered porn.

But first, today's PDB spotlight. Continuing with our coverage of Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election, Iran's so-called axis of resistance has begun reacting to the news of his imminent return. The Palestinian terrorist group, Hamas, put out a statement on Wednesday demanding Trump, oh, they're demanding, demanding the Trump and his incoming administration, quote, work seriously to stop the war in Gaza and Lebanon, while also urging Trump to, quote, learn from Biden's mistakes. Really? According to reports, senior Hamas officials are also using the news to call on Trump to implement a plan to achieve Palestinian statehood.

how detached from reality are these Hamas leaders? In a statement in Newsweek, a senior Hamas official said, quote, Palestinians look forward to an immediate cessation of the aggression against our people, especially in Gaza, and look for assistance in achieving their legitimate rights of freedom, independence, and the establishment of their independent self-sovereign state with Jerusalem as its capital, end quote.

I mean, it's almost like the Hamas leadership, or what's left of it, have convinced themselves that they have nothing to do with the current conflict. They've forgotten who started this tragedy back on 7 October. The Hamas official added that America's, quote, blind support for the Zionist entity Israel and its fascist government, at the expense of the future of our people and the security and stability of the region, must stop immediately, end quote. Okay, good luck with that, Hamas official. Yemen's Iranian-backed Khutti militants also called on Trump, to end the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon, and to cut off U.S. support for Israel.

Now, the bizarre demands of the Hamas terrorists are, of course, what's a word I'm looking for, possibly absurd, and not likely the sway, the newly minted president-elect, who, in the past, has encouraged Israel to completely destroy the group. Trump has been a strong ally of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who was one of the first to congratulate him on Tuesday's victory, calling it, quote, history's greatest comeback. It's worth noting, however, that according to the times of Israel, prior to the election, Trump privately requested that Netanyahu worked towards wrapping up the conflict before inauguration day on the 20th of January. He's also publicly

vowed to bring a swift end to the fighting in a second term. Now, the pair spoke over the phone on Wednesday, agreeing to work together to protect Israel's security while also touching on the ongoing threat posed by Iran. Speaking of Iran, the Mullahs are reportedly in a state of panic over Trump's victory, which shouldn't be all that surprising given their relentless efforts to assassinate him over the past few years. Shortly after Trump secured his victory, the telegram channel for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the IRGC, put out a video threatening to kill the president-elect. The video ended with footage of a bloody Trump and the words, quote, we will finish the job. Now, as we've covered on the PDB, Iran continues

to actively target former President Donald Trump and members of his first administration over the killing of Iranian military commander Kassam Soleimani in 2020. In September, Trump was briefed by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence on the situation, which warned that the Islamic regime was still engaged in ongoing attempts to take him out. Iran's currency cratered to an all-time low on Wednesday, following the news of Trump's victory, signaling their fears that Trump will double down on crushing sanctions targeting the regime's economic interests. An Iran expert with the Think Tank Foundation for Defense of Democracy told Fox News, quote,

The Islamic Republic has to be terrified that the presidential candidate they tried to kill has just won the election. Tehran knows maximum pressure is set to return. turn, end quote. All right, coming up after the break, President Trump, President Elect Trump, is already on calls with world leaders, hinting at his second term plans, while new satellite images reveal U.S. bombers stationed in Qatar, sending a strategic message to Iran. I'll have those stories when we come back. This podcast is brought to you by Carvana. Selling your car should feel like one less thing on your list. Not one more. With Carvana, it is. Just go to Carvana.com, and to your license plate or VIN and get a real offer down to the penny. No back and forth,

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with the pair reportedly discussing the situation in Gaza and Lebanon, as well as how to contain Iran, which is still threatening, of course, to retaliate against Israel in their ongoing back and forth. Officials in China revealed Thursday that President Xi Jinping had called Trump to offer his congratulations. Now, that's a notable gesture given Trump's promise to implement stiff tariffs in a bid to protect American trade. According to Chinese state media, she encouraged Trump to work on finding, quote, pragmatic approaches to their bilateral differences, stressing that, quote, history shows us that cooperation between China and the United States will benefit both. sides, and the fight will hurt both sides." Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has also reportedly reached out, expressing a desire

to strengthen historical and strategic relations between the U.S. and the Arab Kingdom, and to work towards restoring regional stability in the Middle East. Looking to Eastern Europe, Trump spoke to Ukrainian President Zelensky, who was among the first to congratulate the President-elect on his victory. The stakes are extremely high for Zelensky as he continues to fend off Putin's war of aggression against his country. A lot of eyes have been on Zelensky, of course, in the wake of the election, as there are some concerns that Trump might curtail military and financial aid and pressure Ukrainian leaders into peace talks with Russia. That's something critics of the president-elect

fear will favor the interests of Putin and could lead to territorial concessions for Ukraine. Zelenzky is seeking to show up Trump's support for long-term military aid and financial assistance, though it's anyone's guess, just how Trump will choose to proceed in his second term, particularly given past criticisms of NATO. Zelensky took to social media following their call, which he described as, quote, excellent. Zelensky said, quote, I praised his family and team for their great work. We agreed to maintain close dialogue and advance our cooperation,

strong and unwavering U.S. leadership is vital for the world, he said, and for a just peace. Finally, I want to flag a call that Trump conducted Thursday with the President of South Korea, which centered on the presence of North Korean troops in Russia and on the battlefields of Ukraine, along with Kim Jong-un's escalating belligerence regarding nuclear threats and ballistic missile tests. The South Korean president said the conversation was productive and that the pair agreed to find a time to meet in the near future. Trump, who managed to make brief inroads with North Korea during his first term, has said he gets along, quote, very well with Kim, who he claims, misses having him in office. Oh. Unsurprisingly, the Trump team has been relatively quiet regarding the details

of his various conversations with world leaders, including calls with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, British Prime Minister Kier Starrmer, and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. We'll continue to track these discussions as Trump's transition to the White House gets fully underway. All right, shifting to the Middle East, satellite imagery reveals that the U.S. has deployed nuclear-capable B-52H Stratafortress bombers to Qatar, signaling and enhanced military posture aimed at deterring Iran as part of broader efforts to protect U.S. interests and allies in the region. The deployment aligns with the Pentagon's announcement on 1 November, outlining the bomber's dual mission in the Middle East,

safeguarding U.S. forces and citizens while supporting Israel and promoting de-escalation through diplomacy. The image, posted by the Nuclear Information Project, at the Federation of American Scientists, was obtained from global imaging companies, Planet Labs and shared on social media app X. The image reveals six B-52H strato fortress bombers parked openly at Cutter's Aldeat Air Base, with the association identifying at least five of these aircraft as nuclear capable. The Pentagon has not confirmed the bombers carrying nuclear arms for this specific deployment. Now, it's important to note that the satellite imagery has not been independently verified. Located roughly 730 miles from Tehran, Al-Odid Air Base

serves as the largest U.S. military outpost in the Middle East. The bomber's presence comes as tensions hit a boiling point in the region following last month's strikes between Israel and Iran. Tehran has since vowed to equip its defenses, stating, quote, to the extent necessary to protect itself. The Pentagon ordered the deployment as part of a broader strategy to bolster the U.S.'s global defense posture in response to what the Pentagon describes as, quote, evolving national security threats. In addition to the B-52H bombers, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sent other military assets to the Middle East, including ballistic missile defense destroyers, fighter jet squadrons, and refueling tanker aircraft. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircrafts,

carrier and its strike group are also en route to the area, underscoring the Pentagon's commitment to a flexible, rapid response defense posture. For background, the B-52H bombers are a central element of the U.S. nuclear triad. It's a three-pronged delivery structure that also includes land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles and submarine-launched missiles. Of the 76 B-52Hs in service, 46 of them can carry nuclear air-launched cruise missiles, each with a range exceeding 8,800 miles. All right. Up next, in today's back of the brief, we'll uncover how North Korean troops stationed in Russia are making the most of their newfound internet freedom, and it's not by taking online courses for college credit. I'll be right back.

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According to Financial Times Foreign Affairs commentator, Gideon Rockman, in a post on X, a quote, usually reliable source reported that the 10,000 or so North Korean soldiers are gorging on pornography. And that's not a phrase I ever thought I'd say. Though how anyone tracks screen habits in Russian barracks is anyone's guess. Now, Pentagon officials aren't exactly. ready to verify this intel. According to military news outlet task and purpose, when questioned, Pentagon spokesman, Army Lieutenant Colonel Charlie Dietz, responded with a straight face, stating, quote, as entertaining as that sounds, I can't confirm any North Korean internet habits or virtual extracurriculars in Russia, end quote. In other words, the Pentagon is focused on,

well, you know, the actual war, leaving the particulars of North Korean internet. had indulgences to intrepid journalists. The Post reached out to the Kremlin, which did not respond, probably because they too were watching porn. But the real question remains, what happens when soldiers culturally and psychologically conditioned for Kim Jong-un's regime are thrust into the... Oh, did I say that? ...are thrust into the unfiltered chaos of the internet.

Hmm. Task and purpose speculated that while it's unclear if these online forays will impact combat readiness, this quote, cultural awakening, is that what the kids are calling it nowadays, could be an unintended side effect of the deployment. Hmm, okay. I told you you might not get this anywhere except here at the PDB. And that, my friends, is the president's Daily Brave for Friday, 8 November. If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to me at PDB at thefirsttv.com.

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