The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/17/2025):

3:05pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, President Donald has had private discussion about firing Chair of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell—accusing Powell of “playing politics” with interest rates.

3:10pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House where the two discussed a potential trade agreement. While answering questions from the press, Trump insisted “there will be a trade deal, 100%” with the European Union before his 90-day tariff suspension ends. During another notable moment, Trump called Italy “one of our great allies” and joked that there are a lot of Italian Americans and “they like Trump and they voted for Trump.”

3:30pm- Rich shows off a Zeoli Army action figure that was made for him years ago—although, his daughter ripped the head off. Plus, listener Minnie reveals an action figure of Matt—complete with McDonald’s and Coca Cola as accessories.

3:40pm- United States District Court Judge James Boasberg has found “probable cause” to hold several Trump Administration officials in criminal contempt over their removal of dangerous migrants who entered the U.S. illegally.

4:05pm- Christopher Ruddy—CEO of Newsmax Media—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his friendship with President Donald Trump and the likelihood we’ll soon see fair trade agreements with other countries. Plus, who is the leader of the Democratic Party right now?

4:30pm- Police officials are providing an update on the shooting that occurred at Florida State University. FSU Chief of Police Jason Trumbower confirmed that two people have died, and six others are at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The shooter was also taken to the hospital. Despite initial reports that there were two shooters, police confirmed the shooter acted alone and there is no further threat to the community.

4:50pm- In posts to social media, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) documented his trip to San Salvador, El Salvador where he hoped to negotiate the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. During an interview with Fox News, Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that Abrego Garcia is not a “Maryland man” as the “liberal media” continues to insist. She continued: “He’s a guy from El Salvador who is a part of one of the most violent gangs in our country.”

5:00pm- On Thursday, President Donald Trump hosted Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House where the two discussed a potential trade agreement. While answering questions from the press, Trump insisted “there will be a trade deal, 100%” with the European Union before his 90-day tariff suspension ends. During another notable moment, Trump called Italy “one of our great allies” and joked that there are a lot of Italian Americans and “they like Trump and they voted for Trump.” Meanwhile, Meloni told reporters the alliance between Italy and America is important and she hoped to “Make the West Great Again.”

5:20pm- According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, President Donald Trump rejected the idea of assisting Israel with a strike against Iranian nuclear sites. Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, and White House Chief of Staff Susie Willes “voiced doubts about the attack.” Although expressing some skepticism, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz was more open to the idea.

5:40pm- During a “Fight Oligarchy” event, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez (D-NY) unveiled a brand-new fake accent!

6:00pm- Police officials provided an update on the shooting that occurred at Florida State University. FSU Chief of Police Jason Trumbower confirmed that two people have died, and six others are at a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The shooter was also taken to the hospital. Despite initial reports that there were two shooters, police confirmed the shooter acted alone and there is no further threat to the community ...