-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump moves to block the already constrained Strait of Hormuz while expanding United States control over Venezuelan oil

-- A look back at 2018, when Donald Trump formally withdrew from the Iran Nuclear Deal, establishing the origins of the current conflict

-- Donald Trump publicly undermines Vice President JD Vance while Vance attempts to negotiate peace talks with Iran

-- Donald Trump issues a series of aggressive social media posts claiming total military victory over Iran despite ongoing conflict

-- Donald Trump discusses issuing sweeping preemptive pardons for anyone within close physical proximity to the Oval Office

-- The Trump administration fails to meet its self-imposed deadlines for resolving the ongoing conflict with Iran

-- Donald Trump promotes misleading claims about tax cuts on tips while using an unsuspecting DoorDash driver as part of a political stunt

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump upsets Christians with a Truth Social post, continues to attack the Pope, and much more...

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz immediately after claiming the waterway was already open

-- Hungarian voters remove longtime leader Viktor Orbán from power in a landslide electoral defeat, despite JD Vance campaigning for him

-- Donald Trump makes a series of unsubstantiated accusations against Pope Leo, claiming he supports crime and nuclear weapons

-- Donald Trump engages in a high-volume posting spree on Truth Social during the early morning hours

-- Secretary Pete Buttigieg remains calm while Joe Kernen loses his composure during a heated exchange about economic policy

-- Donald Trump struggles to maintain a logical flow during a phone interview with Maria Bartiromo about energy prices

-- Donald Trump asserts that the outcome of international negotiations is irrelevant because he has already declared victory

-- On the Bonus Show: David shares stories from his trip to Argentina, and much more...

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(07:23) Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orbán ousted in election

(16:39) Trump criticizes the Pope, saying he supports crime

(23:36) Trump issues a high volume of overnight social media posts

(33:00) Pete Buttigieg and Joe Kernen clash over Trump's economy

(43:20) Trump discusses energy prices in Fox News interview

(53:14) Trump declares victory regardless of ongoing Iran negotiations

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-- On the Show

-- Josh Gay from Ring of Fire fills in for David. Check out his work at https://www.youtube.com/@TheRingofFire

-- Donald Trump attacks Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and Alex Jones after they criticize his Iran war, fracturing his base

-- Melania Trump delivers an unannounced speech about Jeffrey Epstein that brings renewed attention to her past connections

-- Traders place highly-timed bets on the Iran ceasefire announcement, raising concerns about insider information tied to Trump allies

-- Donald Trump claims victory in the Iran war, while evidence shows Iran gaining leverage and the United States faces economic setbacks

-- Retired Brigadier General Steve Anderson suggests trials for officials who followed potentially illegal orders during the Iran war

-- U.S. troops and reports contradict Pentagon claims of success, describing poor preparation and leadership issues

-- Lawmakers from both parties call for Donald Trump to be removed through impeachment or the 25th Amendment, but both remain unlikely

-- Democrats begin to divide over messaging strategy, fundraising, and potential candidates as they prepare for upcoming elections

-- The NAACP calls for Donald Trump to be removed while also pursuing legal action to challenge voting restrictions and protect voter access.

-- Doctor Oz makes incorrect claims about Medicaid fraud in New York based on a basic math error, undermining the investigation

-- The Trump administration enters a public conflict with the Pope as reports emerge of tensions between US officials and the Vatican

-- On the Bonus Show: Debate over the 25th Amendment continues, JD Vance campaigns for a dictator, Trump is resorting to shock content, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump criticizes conservative media figures over Iran

(08:17) Melania Trump remarks renew focus on Epstein case

(13:55) Betting activity raises questions before ceasefire announcement

(22:06) The United States is losing the war with Iran

(29:25) Growing calls for investigations into the Iran war

(34:47) Concerns emerge over decisions by US defense leadership

(41:13) Lawmakers discuss removing Trump from office

(47:37) Democrats are dividing going into '26 and '28

(56:22) NAACP calls for Trump removal

(1:05:41) Doctor Oz faces criticism over incorrect fraud claims

(1:14:48) Pentagon denies threatening the Vatican

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump claims control over the Strait of Hormuz and a successful agreement with Iran, while Iran restricts ships and ignores him

-- Rep. John Larson introduces articles of impeachment against Donald Trump, accusing him of abuses of power and constitutional violations

-- Donald Trump posts aggressive and erratic messages on Truth Social, attacking Iran, NATO allies, and political opponents

-- Karoline Leavitt defends Donald Trump’s claims about the Strait of Hormuz despite evidence showing minimal ship traffic

-- Fox News host Laura Ingraham reverses her earlier concerns and portrays Donald Trump as a careful decision maker

-- A C-SPAN caller accuses Donald Trump of serious misconduct on live television, catching the host off guard and forcing an immediate response

-- Megyn Kelly criticizes Donald Trump’s behavior and demands normal conduct despite previously supporting the style that defines his persona

-- Fox & Friends hosts acknowledge that Donald Trump’s ceasefire goals have not been achieved, signaling cracks in supportive media coverage

-- On the Bonus Show: Iran wants $2 million to let ships cross the Strait of Hormuz, Hegseth isn't telling Trump the truth about Iran, Clay Fuller wins the special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:16) Trump’s Iran claims clash with reality

(08:49) New impeachment articles filed against Trump

(18:21) Trump rhetoric intensifies in new posts

(24:25) Leavitt defends Trump on Strait of Hormuz claims

(35:12) Ingraham changes tone after earlier Trump concerns

(42:29) Live caller comments revive Epstein questions

(49:17) Megyn Kelly criticizes Trump’s behavior

(57:54) Fox hosts question Trump ceasefire outcome

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-- On the Show

-- Gas prices have jumped 61% percent since mid-January under Donald Trump, directly affecting Americans at the pump

-- More Americans are openly calling for Donald Trump to be removed from office due to concerns about his mental fitness

-- JD Vance experiences an awkward and highly visible interaction with Donald Trump during a public rally

-- A loyal Trump supporter openly rejects targeting civilian infrastructure, signaling growing cracks in the president’s base

-- Megyn Kelly declares she would continue supporting Donald Trump even if he dropped a nuclear bomb

-- Promised payments of $7,000 from DOGE and tariffs never materialized, showing how Trump's promises failed to deliver

-- Independent media faces targeted attacks from Donald Trump Jr. and Karoline Leavitt for reporting accurate information

-- On the Bonus Show: David provides an update on his trip to Argentina, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:09) Trump’s energy promises meet reality

(10:18) Growing calls for Trump’s removal over behavior

(18:44) JD Vance faces awkward moment with Trump

(29:05) Loyal voters question Trump’s decisions

(36:36) Megyn Kelly expresses unwavering support for Trump

(43:43) Trump’s promised payments fail to appear

(52:32) Don Jr. and Karoline challenge outside reporting

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump speaks at an Easter event, praising himself, threatening Iran, and insulting the Iranian people

-- Donald Trump delivers an erratic press conference, threatens Iran again, and receives praise from Pete Hegseth

-- Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins downplays farmer bankruptcies while Trump avoids questions about rising gas prices

-- A three-time Trump voter reacts with anger to Trump's press conference, signaling frustration among longtime supporters

-- Ainsley Earhardt and Sean Hannity receive emotional praise from supporters during an Easter gathering

-- Donald Trump targets the family of Liam Ramos for deportation while thousands of children remain in ICE detention facilities

-- Rep. Jason Crow criticizes Donald Trump's policies on Iran and calls for legal accountability over his dangerous rhetoric

-- Chris Christie attacks Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, and Lindsey Graham while sharing allegations about family conflicts

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump threatens to end the Iranian civilization, Megyn Kelly says she would still vote Republican if Trump dropped a nuke, and much more...

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(00:00) Trump uses Easter event to warn Iran
(08:58) Trump reiterates Iran deadline in press briefing
(19:28) Trump faces questions on gas prices
(25:35) Trump voter expresses frustration after press conference
(33:18) Fox News hosts praised by supporters at Easter event
(41:20) Trump pursues deportation case involving Liam Ramos family
(47:05) Lawmaker calls out Trump's Iran rhetoric
(52:30) Chris Christie criticizes Trump's inner circle

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-- On the Show

-- Brittany Page, host of the Page Perspective, fills in for David. Subscribe to her channel at http://www.youtube.com/@brittanyepage

-- Donald Trump threatens Iran with the destruction of civilian infrastructure and says "praise be to Allah" on Truth Social

-- Trump vacillates on Iran threats and war crimes, while Republicans struggle to defend him

-- Donald Trump fires Attorney General Pam Bondi, appointing his personal lawyer Todd Blanche as acting head of the DOJ

-- Vice President J.D. Vance’s wife, Usha, promotes a children’s story time show while subtly burning her husband in interviews

-- Donald Trump requests a $1.5 trillion military budget while cutting social programs, harming Americans, and ignoring fiscal responsibility

-- Donald Trump faces false rumors of dying while his faith is promoted by Paula White and Laura Trump

-- Donald Trump plans to spend hundreds of millions on a personal White House ballroom while cutting essential programs

-- The Holocaust Museum allegedly censored content on racism to avoid provoking the Trump administration

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(00:00) Trump praises Allah, threatens war crimes on Easter
(07:36) Republicans defend Trump on Iran
(18:26) Acting AG signals shift from Epstein files
(23:26) Usha Vance addresses JD Vance image
(32:41) Trump plan cuts healthcare and housing to pay for this war
(39:49) Paula White defends Trump’s faith
(47:57) Trump compares Trump to Washington
(56:04) Holocaust Museum alters exhibits on racism  

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-- On the Show

-- Donald Trump gradually loses control over his base and party as voters and allies begin questioning his leadership and distancing themselves

-- Senator Mike Lee admits he does not know how many illegal votes exist while still pushing election fraud claims to justify stricter voting laws

-- Analysts highlight Donald Trump’s weak approval ratings and explain how poor polling with independents signals likely midterm losses

-- A strong anti-corruption platform targets insider profit and forces Republican leaders to defend or oppose reforms that appeal to their own voters

-- Tucker Carlson is building a loyal media-driven base that mirrors modern political power while publicly downplaying any interest in running for president

-- Donald Trump and allies repeatedly make false claims without consequences, as political incentives reward confidence and attention over accuracy

-- Mike Pence claims Donald Trump did not reshape the Republican Party despite clear evidence that loyalty to Trump now defines party identity

-- Repeated scandals and extreme rhetoric desensitize the public to behavior that used to end careers

-- On the Bonus Show: Kristi Noem’s husband is caught up in a cross-dressing scandal, the bullet that killed Charlie Kirk cannot be affirmatively matched to the alleged rifle, Pete Hegseth will not investigate why Army helicopters flew near Kid Rock’s house, and much more…

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(00:00) Start

(01:23) Trump is losing support within his own base

(09:17) Mike Lee cannot quantify alleged voter fraud

(19:39) Trump polling shows weakness ahead of midterms

(27:07) An anti-corruption platform could reshape political alignment

(35:57) Tucker Carlson’s audience positions him for a presidential run

(43:54) Accuracy takes a backseat to attention in today's politics

(51:17) Mike Pence misreads Trump’s impact on the GOP

(59:33) Political controversies no longer drive lasting outrage

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-- On the Show

-- Kamala Harris, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Gavin Newsom lead early Democratic polling for 2028, but none seem likely to unify the party

-- Donald Trump builds support through identity and loyalty rather than policy, which allows contradictions, failed promises, and blame shifting to be accepted by supporters

-- Trump allies increasingly reinterpret and manage his statements instead of repeating them, revealing a loss of internal confidence and a shift from loyalty to damage control

-- Donald Trump's absence during key moments shifts real decision-making to figures like JD Vance and other officials, creating a fragmented leadership structure

-- Trump's allies pursue rule changes and enforcement presence to tamper with the 2026 midterms, fueled by bogus claims of widespread voter fraud

-- Donald Trump repeatedly announces aggressive policies that face immediate backlash and are then delayed, revised, or abandoned

-- Donald Trump's policies like tariffs, war-driven energy spikes, and healthcare uncertainty, disproportionately raise costs and instability for his own voter base

-- On the Bonus Show: Trump vows to send Iran back to the Stone Age in an unhinged speech to the nation, and much more...

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(00:00) Start

(01:21) Divided Democrats lack consensus candidate

(09:01) Trump support driven by identity loyalty

(19:17) Allies shift to managing Trump messaging

(25:36) Trump absence shifts real decision making

(34:41) Efforts reshape rules for 2026 election

(44:04) Trump policies face backlash and reversals

(50:32) Trump policies hit his voters hardest

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-- On the Show

-- Ronny Jackson and Pete Hegseth openly signal that political losses and higher prices are acceptable as long as Donald Trump does not back down in Iran

-- With indicators pointing to possible Republican losses in 2026, the question becomes whether Trump will blame election fraud, the media, or members of his own party

-- Rick Scott, Donald Trump, and Karoline Leavitt defend rising fuel and food costs while framing the economic pain facing voters as a necessary sacrifice

-- Karoline Leavitt struggles to answer reporters’ questions about Iran negotiations, rising diesel prices, and Donald Trump’s statements during a tense White House briefing

-- Television hosts and commentators increasingly question Donald Trump’s mental sharpness as polls show a growing share of Americans saying he appears more erratic with age

-- A University of Massachusetts Amherst poll shows Donald Trump at 33 percent approval, highlighting deep public dissatisfaction with his handling of the economy and foreign policy

-- Jessica Tarlov challenges Jesse Watters and Greg Gutfeld on Fox News by arguing that Donald Trump and Mike Johnson blocked a bipartisan plan that could have funded TSA workers

-- Laura Ingraham raises questions on Fox News about whether Donald Trump fully understood the risks and complexity of the conflict with Iran before moving forward

-- On the Bonus Show: David discusses his upcoming trip to Argentina, and much more...

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(01:14) Trump allies accept political losses

(08:13) Trump’s potential 2026 blame targets

(17:56) GOP defends rising costs

(24:54) Leavitt struggles on Iran questions

(35:59) Commentators question Trump’s mental sharpness

(42:15) Trump approval at 33 percent

(49:22) Tarlov challenges Fox News hosts

(55:49) Ingraham questions Trump on Iran

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