Ahmed Baba's Newsletter

2 days ago | ahmedbaba.news | Ahmed Baba

Hey friends! It’s been a whirlwind year in politics as we’ve all been grappling with the consequences of President Trump’s second term. It’s been particularly busy for me, expanding this newsletter, making about 20 cable news appearances so far this year, and working on multiple projects at once. But there was one thing that was a bright light for me in the chaos of this year. I got married last month! It was genuinely the best day of my life.

4 days ago | ahmedbaba.news | Ahmed Baba |Rick Wilson

President Trump’s decision to bomb three Iranian nuclear sites has thrown the Middle East into uncertainty. In this razor-sharp Substack Live, I was happy to sit down with to discuss Trump’s strikes on Iran, analyze Iran’s retaliatory strikes on U.S. bases, break down the risks for escalation, the potential for de-escalation, and the fractures in the GOP that this military intervention has exposed. Iran’s retaliatory strikes were reportedly telegraphed in advance to Qatar.

1 week ago | ahmedbaba.news | Ahmed Baba |Don Lemon

This Juneteenth, I went live with Don Lemon for one of our best conversations yet. With Trump weighing whether to get the U.S. fully involved in Israel’s war on Iran, the MAGA base is cracking open. From Tucker Carlson grilling Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to Candace Owens breaking ranks, the right is now publicly at war with itself over foreign policy. It’s isolationism vs interventionism, as the MAGA base is calling out how Trump’s actions are contradicting his long-standing “no new wars” promise.

1 week ago | ahmedbaba.news | Ahmed Baba

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2 weeks ago | ahmedbaba.news | Ahmed Baba

Thank you for reading! In the face of unrelenting disinformation and authoritarian actions, clear truth-telling and independent media are a necessity. If you value in-depth analysis through a pro-democracy lens, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber to my newsletter. Paid subscribers empower this work and gain access to exclusive benefits. Your support makes a difference. The scene was shocking.