June 27th, 2025: Leaked Details: Trump, Netanyahu, And Rubio’s Secret Peace Plan Call & BRICS Summit Snubs

Summary

The President's Daily Brief Hosted by Mike Baker | June 27th, 2025

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1. Historic Middle East Peace Plan Involving Trump, Netanyahu, and Rubio

Overview: In a significant development for Middle Eastern geopolitics, former President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have reportedly engaged in high-level discussions to formulate a comprehensive peace plan. This initiative follows recent U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities and aims to address long-standing conflicts in the region.

Key Details:

• Strategic Objectives: The proposed plan seeks to establish Arab governance in Gaza and significantly expand the Abraham Accords, which initially normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations.

• Operational Terms: According to a report from Israel Hayom ([02:15] Mike Baker), the discussions culminated in President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu reaching a consensus on a framework designed to reset regional relations. The plan emphasizes ending the conflict with Hamas within two weeks, replacing its governance with a coalition of four Arab nations, including Egypt and the UAE. Additionally, the agreement stipulates the release of hostages and offers Gaza inhabitants the opportunity to relocate as reconstruction efforts commence.

• Expansion of Abraham Accords: The initiative envisions a broader inclusion of nations such as Saudi Arabia, Syria, and several African Muslim-majority countries into the Abraham Accords. Achieving Saudi Arabia's participation is deemed crucial, as noted by Mike Baker ([05:56] Co-host), given Saudi Arabia's historical stance linking Israeli recognition to Palestinian statehood.

• Contingencies and Challenges: The success of this plan is contingent upon the Palestinian Authority implementing significant reforms. Moreover, Hamas's consistent refusal to disarm or release hostages poses a substantial obstacle. The delicate nature of these negotiations led to tension between Trump and Netanyahu, with Trump publicly criticizing Netanyahu's corruption trial as a "witch hunt" ([07:37] Mike Baker).

Notable Quotes:

• "If Riyadh joins the accord, it could prompt a flood of other nations to follow, including Indonesia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Oman," explained Co-host ([05:22]).
• "The problem is that Hamas has refused consistently to entertain any suggestion that they disarm, give up power, or release the remaining hostages," stated Co-host ([07:08]).

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2. BRICS Summit Faces Challenges as Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin Withdraw

Overview: The upcoming BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro encounters unforeseen challenges as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin announce their absence. This development undermines the bloc's efforts to enhance its global influence and signals potential fractures within BRICS.

Key Details:

• Reasons for Withdrawal:

  • Xi Jinping: Officially cites a scheduling conflict ([10:18] Co-host), with Premier Li Jiang stepping in as his representative. However, sources suggest underlying tensions stemming from Brazil's diplomatic gestures, such as inviting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to a state dinner without extending the same courtesy to Xi ([11:16] Co-host).

  • Vladimir Putin: Unable to attend in person due to an outstanding arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) ([12:00] Mike Baker). Putin will participate via video link, maintaining his commitment to BRICS' objectives despite legal impediments.

• Implications for BRICS:

  • The absence of two key leaders raises questions about the unity and strategic direction of BRICS, especially as the bloc seeks to challenge the U.S. dollar's global dominance and restructure international economic relations.

• Diplomatic Tensions: Chinese officials have attempted to downplay Xi's absence, emphasizing China's commitment to Brazil's role as host ([11:57] Mike Baker). Nevertheless, Xi's non-attendance breaks a consistent pattern since 2013, highlighting possible rifts within the alliance ([12:18] Mike Baker).

Notable Quotes:

• "In a volatile and turbulent world, BRICS nations maintain their strategic resolve and work together for global peace, stability, and development," stated China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson ([11:57] Mike Baker).
• "One of the greatest successes this year," proclaimed Kim Jong Un during the inauguration of North Korea's new resort ([19:03] Co-host).

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3. Pentagon Establishes a 250-Mile Military Buffer Zone Along the U.S. Southern Border

Overview: In response to declining illegal border crossings, the Pentagon has initiated the establishment of a 250-mile National Defense Area (NDA) along Texas' southern border. This move aims to enhance border security and streamline migrant apprehension processes.

Key Details:

• Scope and Operations: The NDA encompasses Cameron and Hidalgo counties along the Rio Grande ([13:30] Mike Baker). Military personnel from Joint Base San Antonio are tasked with patrolling and monitoring the area. While they won't engage in law enforcement, they are authorized to detain migrants and transfer them to Border Patrol agents ([14:01] Mike Baker).

• Strategic Expansion: This designation follows previous NDAs in New Mexico and Arizona, collectively expanding the military's presence along the southern border to over 580 miles ([15:05] Mike Baker). Temporary barriers and signage mark the newly controlled perimeter ([14:31] Co-host).

• Impact and Effectiveness: The initiative correlates with record low illegal crossings, with over 5,400 migrant apprehensions and fewer than 1,000 successful crossings in the first 22 days of June ([15:37] Mike Baker). Trump administration figures indicate monthly encounters remain below 10,000 since January, a stark contrast to the 1,800 daily getaways during Biden's mid-2023 surge ([16:14] Mike Baker).

• Legal and Public Response: A New Mexico judge dismissed trespassing charges against 98 migrants detained within the NDA, citing their lack of awareness about entering a restricted military zone ([15:37] Co-host).

• Administrative Rationale: Officials argue that the NDA is a crucial expansion of Northcom's homeland defense mission, aiming to address enforcement gaps while respecting legal boundaries on military policing ([14:53] Co-host).

Notable Quotes:

• "Zero illegal migrants were released into the U.S. in May," asserted Tom Holman, Trump's border czar ([16:44] Mike Baker).
• "Our strategy is working," emphasized the administration, highlighting the deterrence-first model's success ([16:29] Co-host).

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4. North Korea Ventures into Luxury Tourism with New Coastal Resort

Overview: In an unexpected pivot towards soft power, North Korea has completed a massive beachside resort, signaling an ambition to boost tourism despite the nation's isolated stance. This initiative reflects Kim Jong Un's strategic efforts to diversify the regime's economic activities.

Key Details:

• Resort Features: The newly opened "Long Pet" resort boasts facilities to accommodate nearly 20,000 visitors, including colorful water slides, multiple swimming pools, sports, recreation areas, and a boat ramp for observing Navy vessel activities ([19:28] Co-host).

• Inaugural Ceremony: Kim Jong Un personally inaugurated the resort alongside his wife and daughter, who is considered his likely successor. The event showcased Kim's investment in the project's success and his positive demeanor ([18:48] Mike Baker).

• Tourism Strategy: While initially open to North Korean tourists, the regime hints at future access for foreign tourists from allied nations such as Russia. This move aligns with ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties with Russia, including the construction of a road bridge expected to facilitate significant passenger and commercial traffic ([20:39] Co-host).

• Historical Context: North Korea had only reopened its borders in August 2023 after nearly four years of closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, foreign tourism remains limited, with prior openings to Western visitors abruptly halted weeks later without explanation ([20:22] Co-host).

• Future Plans: Kim has declared intentions to expand the luxury tourism sector rapidly, aiming to establish additional large-scale tourist destinations within the shortest possible time ([19:03] Co-host).

Notable Quotes:

• "One of the greatest successes this year," declared Kim Jong Un during the resort's ribbon-cutting ceremony ([19:03] Co-host).
• "We aim to strengthen economic cooperation and boost tourism and trade as the belligerent powers continue to deepen their ties," stated Russian officials regarding the new bridge ([21:04] Co-host).

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Conclusion

The June 27th episode of The President's Daily Brief delves into pivotal international developments, from a potentially transformative Middle East peace initiative spearheaded by Trump and Netanyahu, to challenges within the BRICS bloc highlighted by the absence of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin. Domestically, the U.S. continues to reinforce its southern border security with groundbreaking military measures leading to unprecedented decreases in illegal crossings. Simultaneously, North Korea's foray into luxury tourism underscores the regime's efforts to diversify its economic engagements amidst its isolated geopolitical stance. These multifaceted discussions provide listeners with comprehensive insights into the dynamic global landscape shaping the current geopolitical climate.

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Transcript

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It's Friday, the 27th of June. Welcome to the President's Daily Brief. I'm Mike Baker, your eyes and ears on the world stage.

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And yes, in our continuing game of Where's Waldo?

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I'm still on the road. All right, let's get briefed.

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Today we're learning details about a high level call between President Trump, Prime Minister.

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Netanyahu and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Immediately following the Iran strikes where they reportedly discussed a sweeping new peace plan.

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For the Middle east, including Arab rule in Gaza and a push to expand the Abraham Accords.

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We'll give you those details later in the show.

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A rough start for the upcoming BRICS summit as two of the bloc's top leaders, well, they are the two bloc's.

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Top leaders, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin.

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Announced that they won't be attending. So it's just essentially a poorly attended.

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Party with D list celebrities. We'll explain what's behind their absence and.

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What it means for the block.

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Plus, the Pentagon is rolling out a.

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250 mile military buffer zone along the US southern border. We'll explain what it is, why crossings.

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Are hitting record lows and what it.

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Means for border enforcement going forward.

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And in today's back of the brief.

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If you're looking for a new vacation.

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Spot this summer, well, North Korea. That's right.

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North Korea is opening a brand new.

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Coastal resort complete with a ribbon cutting.

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By Kim Jong Un.

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But first, today's PDB spotlight.

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We'll begin with chatter that President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu are gearing up for a historic peace push in.

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The Middle east, one that could solve the decades old Palestinian question and see.

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Arab neighbors finally normalize ties with Israel. According to a report from the Hebrew.

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Language newspaper Israel Hayom, immediately following the.

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US Strikes on Iran's nuclear sites last weekend, President Trump, Netanyahu, Secretary of State.

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Marco Rubio and Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer got on a phone.

[Mike Baker]

Call to discuss a comprehensive Middle east peace plan involving Arab governance in Gaza and a major expansion of the Abraham Accords. After celebrating the success of what's being.

[Co-host]

Dubbed Operation Midnight Hammer, the group quickly turned to discussing their ambitious plan to.

[Mike Baker]

Reset relations across the war torn Middle East. Trump and Netanyahu reportedly reached a final consensus on the general terms of a.

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Framework for regional peace, which they plan to swiftly implement. So if everything goes smoothly, and that of course is a large scale if in capital letters, what can we expect.

[Mike Baker]

To see in the weeks and months ahead? Well, sources familiar with the call told.

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Israel that the broader plan hinges on.

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Ending the current war in Gaza.

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Specifically, they claim Netanyahu has agreed to.

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Wrap up the war against the Hamas terror group within the next two weeks. It does appear a deal is within reach. That's at least according to statements this.

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Week from Trump and mediators in Qatar and Egypt.

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No word yet from Hamas.

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Under Trump and Netanyahu's alleged plan, conditions.

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For peace in Gaza will involve replacing Hamas as the governing body of the.

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Battered enclave with a coalition of four.

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Arab nations, including Egypt and the uae. The remaining Hamas leadership would face exile.

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To other countries while the remaining Israeli.

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Hostages would be freed.

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Additionally, multiple nations will agree to accept or could agree to accept, or might possibly agree to accept any Gaza inhabitants.

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Seeking to leave the Gaza Strip as it is being rebuilt. Meanwhile, Israel will tentatively declare its willingness.

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To resolve the decades old Israeli Palestine conflict under a two states framework, though we should stress this will reportedly be.

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Contingent on the Palestinian Authority first undertaking significant reforms. Now, the details of how they plan.

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To achieve all of this.

[Mike Baker]

Well, those details aren't clear, but the report from Israel Khayyom as of the US will also acknowledge what they describe as limited Israeli sovereignty over the troubled west bank, which is partially controlled by the Palestinian Authority. This would then theoretically pave the way for a major expansion of the Abraham Accords. That framework was first brokered by the.

[Co-host]

Trump administration back in 2020, normalizing ties between Israel, the UAE and Bahrain, and.

[Mike Baker]

Later Morocco and Sudan. Its expansion would allegedly see Saudi Arabia, Syria and a number of other Muslim.

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Countries formally recognize Israel and establish official relations.

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That could be a breakthrough that would fundamentally transform the Middle East.

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Now, I do want to stress that.

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Finding a long term solution to the war in Gaza and Israel's acceptance of.

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A two state framework will prove foundational to the subsequent goals that the Trump.

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Administration is now hoping to achieve. While it appears the expansion of the.

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Abraham Accords could include a host of Arab nations. The major prize that the Trump administration.

[Mike Baker]

Is chasing is, of course, Saudi Arabia.

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As our regular listeners know, Saudi Arabia.

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Has historically conditioned any official recognition of Israel on Jerusalem's acceptance of a Palestinian state.

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But if Riyadh joins the accord, it.

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Could prompt a flood of other nations.

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To follow, including Indonesia, Qatar, Kuwait and.

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Oman, as well as several African Muslim majority nations.

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As for Syria, well, that new regime.

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There is already reportedly holding daily diplomatic talks with Jerusalem on normalizing ties. Israel's national security advisor also recently told lawmakers that Lebanon, the longtime stronghold of.

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Hezbollah, could potentially join the Abraham Accords.

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Lending credibility to the report. Trump's special envoy, Steve Witkoff, said Wednesday.

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That the administration hopes to make an.

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Announcement regarding the Abraham Accords in the.

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Near future, teasing that it will include countries that people would never have contemplated that would come in before, end quote. Now, achieving this alleged peace plan for the region will of course be a tall order.

[Mike Baker]

That is a statement of the obvious, to say the least.

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But given that it obviously requires buy in from Hamas.

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The problem is that Hamas has refused consistently to entertain any suggestion that they disarm, give up power, or release the remaining hostages. That's a problem. Finally, the delicate nature of the plan is reportedly what caused Trump to lash.

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Out at Netanyahu on Tuesday morning when.

[Mike Baker]

It looked like the fragile ceasefire with Iran was at risk of imminent collapse. But that deal is holding for now. On Wednesday evening, Trump wrote an effusive post on Truth Social praising Netanyahu and.

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Calling for a dismissal of the Prime.

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Minister's ongoing corruption trial, which Trump described.

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As a, quote, witch hunt. Alright, that was a lot to digest. Coming up next, a rough start for the upcoming early July BRICS summit as Xi and Putin back out and the.

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Pentagon rolls out a 250 mile military buffer zone along the US southern border.

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[Mike Baker]

Neither Chinese President Xi Jinping nor Russian.

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Leader Vladimir Putin will actually be in.

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The conference room when BRICS leaders gather in Rio de Janeiro for an upcoming.

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Summit, undercutting the bloc's optics as it.

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Aims to expand its clout. Officially, Beijing is citing a scheduling conflict.

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And Premier Li Jiang will once again sub in for Xi, just as he.

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Did at the G20 summit in India last year.

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But unofficially, it doesn't exactly inspire confidence. The 17th annual BRICS summit, set for early July, was expected to spotlight China's.

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Leadership role in the alliance. Xi's decision to bow out has reportedly rattled the host, Brazilian President Lula da.

[Co-host]

Silva, who had gone out of his.

[Mike Baker]

Way to court Beijing earlier this year with a high profile visit. Chinese diplomats have tried to smooth things over, highlighting two recent Xi Lula meetings, including one during the China Community of Latin American and Caribbean States forum back in May, as evidence of strong bilateral ties. But behind the scenes tensions appear to be simmering.

[Co-host]

According to reporting from the South China.

[Mike Baker]

Morning Post, Xi's withdrawal may have less to do with scheduling and more to do with symbolism. Lula's decision to invite India Prime Minister Modi to a state dinner without extending.

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The same courtesy to Xi, was reportedly seen in Beijing as a slight somebody's.

[Mike Baker]

Got their nose out of joint. Had Xi attended, the visual narrative could have relegated him to a supporting role, an outcome that Chinese officials are eager to avoid. One diplomatic source told the Post that there was, quote, an expectation that the Chinese president would reciprocate Lula's goodwill versus to Beijing. That expectation, it seems, has now been.

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Shelved, though China's Foreign Ministry has yet.

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To formally confirm Xi's absence, a spokesman.

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Told a Brazilian outlet that China remains.

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Fully committed to Brazil's role as a host.

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The spokesman stated, in a volatile and.

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Turbulent world, BRICS nations maintain their strategic resolve and work together for global peace, stability and development.

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Well, that's nice. That may be the official line, but.

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Xi's absence tells a different story. He's attended every brics summit since 2013, making this year's no show not just.

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Unusual but impossible to ignore.

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Meanwhile, Putin won't be flying to Rio either. While the Kremlin insists he remains committed.

[Co-host]

To the summit's goals, the Russian leader will only participate via video link due.

[Mike Baker]

To an outstanding arrest warrant issued against.

[Co-host]

Him by the International Criminal Court, the icc. As we've tracked here on the pdb.

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The warrant places ICC members, Brazil among.

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Them, in a bit of a bind.

[Mike Baker]

Under international law, Lula's government would be.

[Co-host]

Obligated to arrest if he set foot in the country.

[Mike Baker]

Now Putin has shrugged off the legal risks before making a highly publicized visit.

[Co-host]

To ICC member Mongolia in 2023 that.

[Mike Baker]

Drew swift condemnation from the West. But a summit meant to signal BRICS.

[Co-host]

Unity is hardly the venue for such brinksmanship. So what was poised to be a showcase of brics growing international relevance is.

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Instead raising embarrassing questions about the bloc's.

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Unity at a time when it's trying.

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To reshape the global order.

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Turning to the U.S. the Pentagon is.

[Mike Baker]

Drawing a new line along the U. S. Southern border, establishing a 250 mile National Defense Area or, well, NDA, because.

[Co-host]

It'S obviously not an official Washington plan without an acronym. And they're doing it in Texas.

[Mike Baker]

It's the longest stretch yet, as illegal border crossings plummet to record lows. Announced on Wednesday, the designation will extend through Cameron and Hidalgo counties along the.

[Co-host]

Rio Grande, where troops assigned a joint task force Southern Border operating under NORTHCOM.

[Mike Baker]

Are being tasked with patrolling and monitoring the area. While the personnel won't conduct law enforcement operations, they are authorized to detain migrants and hand them over to Border Patrol agents. It's a move intended to Plug enforcement gaps without breaching legal limits on military policing.

[Co-host]

The Pentagon says the NDA sits on.

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Land transferred from the International Boundary and.

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Waters Commission to and will fall under.

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The jurisdiction of Joint Base San Antonio. Temporary barriers are already being installed along.

[Co-host]

With signage marking the military controlled perimeter.

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Now officials are calling it a critical expansion of northcom's homeland defense mission, designed.

[Co-host]

To enhance coordination among the patchwork of.

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Agencies working along the southern border.

[Co-host]

In a statement, the Air Force called.

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The initiative a reflection of US Northcom's ongoing mission as the DoD's operational lead.

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For homeland defense ensuring the territorial integrity.

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Of the U.S. s southern border. But this isn't an isolated move.

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The Texas corridor joins a growing network.

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Of these NDAs rolled out since January. In April, a 170 mile zone was.

[Co-host]

Established in New Mexico, linked to Fort Huachuca in Arizona.

[Mike Baker]

That was followed by a 63 mile.

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Designation near Fort Bliss in May, with.

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Another 100 mile stretch reportedly in the pipeline for Arizona. Once finalized, the military footprint along the southern border will top 580 miles. Still, the rapid expansion hasn't gone unchallenged. Just last month, a New Mexico judge.

[Co-host]

Threw out trespassing charges against 98 migrants.

[Mike Baker]

Detained inside the NDA, ruling that they had no way of knowing that they'd crossed into a restricted military area. But the Trump administration is leaning in, buoyed by numbers that it says prove the strategy is working. Over the first 22 days of June, just over 5,400 migrant apprehensions and fewer than 1,000 known gotaways were recorded. That's marking a historic low. Since Trump's return to office in January, monthly encounters have stayed below 10,000, with.

[Co-host]

Daily getaways averaging just 46, down from.

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More than 1,800 during Biden's mid-2023 surge.

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So you ask yourself, what's driving this reversal?

[Mike Baker]

Well, analysts point to a hardened enforcement posture.

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Yeah, that makes sense.

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Among the revived measures are the end.

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Of catch and release and the suspension.

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Of the CBP one, to name just a few.

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The administration has also deployed additional personnel.

[Mike Baker]

Including National Guard and active duty military, to the border.

[Co-host]

Tom Holman, Trump's border czar, said the.

[Mike Baker]

Numbers speak for themselves. He stated, quote, Zero illegal migrants were released into the U.S. in May.

[Co-host]

He credits what he calls a deterrence first model. Okay, well, good news for holiday goers coming up next. In the back of the brief surf's up in Pyongyang, North Korea is jumping.

[Mike Baker]

Into the beachfront resort business.

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More on that when we come back.

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In today's Back of the Brief, we turn to North Korea, where little Rocket man is now becoming little surfer Dude. Kim Jong Un is beginning to dabble.

[Mike Baker]

In the luxury tourism business.

[Co-host]

According to a report from France's afp.

[Mike Baker]

The Hermit Kingdom completed construction this week on a massive new beachside resort, Long Pet project of the North Korean Dictator. The seaside getaway, located on the country's isolated eastern coastline, will open its doors to North Korean tourists on July 1.

[Co-host]

And potentially to foreign tourists from friendly countries like Russia in the future.

[Mike Baker]

Kim personally visited the site this week for a lavish inaugural ceremony celebrating the resort's completion. He was joined by his wife and daughter, considered to be his likely successor, and appeared to be in exceedingly good.

[Co-host]

Spirits over the achievement, calling it, quote.

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One of the greatest successes this year.

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Well, it was certainly more of a.

[Mike Baker]

Success in that failed Navy boat launch.

[Co-host]

The other week, state media released a.

[Mike Baker]

Picture of Kim lounging in a chair while watching a man fly down the resort's water slide.

[Co-host]

Oh, what I wouldn't pay to have that video.

[Mike Baker]

The Dictator also declared that his regime would embark on building more large scale tourist destinations. Quote in the shortest time possible.

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The sprawling retreat, which state media called a world class cultural resort, will reportedly accommodate nearly 20,000 people and features colorful water slides, multiple swimming pools, and various sports and recreation facilities, including a boat ramp where you can watch newly commissioned.

[Mike Baker]

Navy vessels flop over on their sides.

[Co-host]

That's going to be a crowd favorite.

[Mike Baker]

Tourism has long been a focus of.

[Co-host]

Kim, I didn't know that. Despite North Korea's tightly controlled society, the.

[Mike Baker]

Hermit Kingdom only reopened their borders in August of 2023 after closing them for nearly four years due to the COVID pandemic. But foreign tourism has always been limited.

[Co-host]

As you might imagine, with tour companies reporting an average of 5,000 Western visitors each year. Prior to the pandemic in February, Western tour operators returned to the country, bringing in visitors from the UK France, Germany and Australia.

[Mike Baker]

Who are these people? But the regime abruptly halted tourism again.

[Co-host]

Just weeks later without explanation. But visitors from Russia, which has an.

[Mike Baker]

Increasingly cozy relationship with the Kim regime, well, they're granted more access, aren't they?

[Co-host]

Lucky.

[Mike Baker]

Russian tourists returned to the country late last year.

[Co-host]

And in early May, Moscow and Pyongyang.

[Mike Baker]

Broke ground on the first road bridge directly linking the two countries.

[Co-host]

The bridge, which will take roughly 18.

[Mike Baker]

Months to complete, will significantly expand passenger and commercial traffic between the two countries.

[Co-host]

Russia's transport ministry said it should be able to handle roughly 300 vehicles and nearly 3,000 people per day.

[Mike Baker]

Kim hailed it as a way to.

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Strengthen economic cooperation and boost tourism and trade as the belligerent powers continue to deepen their ties.

[Mike Baker]

And that, my friends, is the President's Daily brief for Friday 27 June. Well, look at that, it is Friday. We've made it through another week and.

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As if you didn't know, Fridays mean.

[Mike Baker]

New episodes of our extended weekend show, the PDB Situation Report. Now mark your calendars and set your watches. The new episode hits the airwaves this evening at 10pm on the first TV. And our guests this week, you're going to love this, include the former deputy director of Mossad's global operations, Oded Alam.

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We're talking about the initial damage assessments from the 12 Day Iran Israel conflict.

[Mike Baker]

And whether Iran's nuclear program has been significantly damaged. It's a very interesting conversation. Also on the show, the Heritage Foundation, Steve Yates.

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Now he looks at China and Russia's.

[Mike Baker]

Reaction to the U.

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S strikes in Iran, which is really very fascinating and what that may mean.

[Mike Baker]

For Xi Jinping's strategy towards Taiwan.

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You can catch the latest as well.

[Mike Baker]

As past episodes of the Situation Report.

[Co-host]

Of course on our YouTube channel. Please check that out. It's President's Daily Brief as well as on Spotify, Apple or any of your favorite podcast platforms. I'm Mike Baker and I'll be back later today.

[Mike Baker]

The PDB afternoon bulletin. Until then, stay informed, stay safe, stay cool.