Topic: State Department

Jason Calacanis defends Trump's diplomatic approach, arguing that talking to dictators like Kim Jong-un and Vladimir Putin reduces the risk of war. However, critics point out that China remains Iran's top trading partner, and the U.S. has failed to pressure Beijing to enforce sanctions. The segment also mentions the ongoing detention of American scholar Min Zin in China.

Jason Calacanis details his partnership with Sanabil to run "Founder University" courses in Saudi Arabia, Japan, and the U.S. He notes that the U.S. State Department encourages building business ties in the Middle East to foster Westernization. Calacanis observes that many entrepreneurs from Europe and Asia are relocating to Dubai and Riyadh for favorable tax treatment and investment opportunities.

The State Department is revoking certain B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to ramp up restrictions on applicants. An anecdote is shared regarding marriage fraud in Ecuador, followed by a comparison to Australia's strict merit-based immigration system.