The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (11/22/2024):

3:05pm- On Thursday, former Congressman Matt Gaetz announced he is withdrawing as Donald Trump’s nominee to serve as U.S. Attorney General. According to reports, Gaetz concluded he had no pathway towards confirmation after meeting with Senators earlier in the week and determining that at least four—Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and John Curtis—would not support him. Republicans will hold a 53 to 47 advantage in the Senate, consequently cabinet nominees cannot afford to lose the support of more than four Republicans. Later that day, Trump selected former Attorney General of Florida Pam Bondi to serve as Attorney General of the United States.

3:15pm- The Police Report About Pete Hegseth’s Alleged Sexual Assault Vindicates Him Of Criminality. Eddie Scarry of The Federalist writes: “What you’re going to hear now and in the coming days from the national media is that there are “graphic” details in a police report related to an alleged sexual assault involving Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming nominee for Defense secretary. It’s certainly graphic, but the media will bet you won’t bother reading the report, which in reality looks really bad for the alleged victim and effectively clears Hegseth of criminality.” You can read the full article here: https://thefederalist.com/2024/11/21/the-police-report-about-pete-hegseths-alleged-sexual-assault-vindicates-him-of-criminality/

3:30pm- Did Jaguar Just “Bud Light” Itself? In a newly released, 30-second advertisement luxury automaker Jaguar did not show a single car—but it did feature several androgynous models dressed in strange clothing. In response, many on social media called the commercial “woke.”

3:50pm- According to CBS News, Donald Trump is expected to select Russ Vought to serve as Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Vought held the position during Trump’s first term.

4:05pm- During a segment on MSNBC with Ari Melber, contributor Jason Johnson referred to Pam Bondi—Donald Trump’s selection for Attorney General—as “dangerous.”

4:20pm- The McRib is Back: McDonald’s announced that their beloved sandwich the “McRib” will be back in stores next month for a limited time. PLUS, is Donald Trump eating too much McDonald’s? There are rumors that Melania Trump is working with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to convince Donald to cut back on fast food!

4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates—Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the sudden escalation in the war between Russia and Ukraine. Could a world war be triggered if a NATO ally is caught in the crossfire? Meanwhile, President Joe Biden has spent time visiting the Amazon and Vice President Kamala Harris has been vacationing in Hawaii. Is the administration taking the threat of war spreading seriously? Dr. Coates is author of the upcoming book: “The Battle for the Jewish State: How Israel—and America—Can Win” which features a forward from Senator Ted Cruz. You can find the book here: https://a.co/d/iTMA4Vb

5:05pm- Dr. Wilfred Reilly—Professor of Political Science at Kentucky State University & Author of “Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me”—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his work with investigative reporter John Stossel, the Daniel Penny trial, and what the hell is going on with Jussie Smollett?!

5:30pm- According to a report from ABC News, Donald Trump—with financial assistance from fellow billionaire Elon Musk—is prepared to primary Republican Senators that choose not to support Trump’s cabinet nominees.

5:40pm- The DOGE Plan to Reform Government. In an editorial for The Wall Street Journal, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy write: “Our nation was founded on the basic idea that the people we elect run the government. That isn’t how America functions today. Most legal edicts aren’t laws enacted by ...