The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (04/16/2025):

3:05pm- While speaking with the press from the Oval Office alongside President Donald Trump on Monday, El Salvador President Nayib Bukele revealed that he has no plans to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia who was deported to El Salvador after the Trump Administration determined he was in the U.S. illegally and a member of the gang MS-13. In a recent ruling, the Supreme Court determined that Abrego Garcia’s deportation was, in part, the result of an “administrative error” and that the Trump Administration should “facilitate” his return to the United States. Though, after the error is corrected, Abrego Garcia would ultimately be eligible for deportation anyway. While speaking with the press, Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller denied an administrative error ever occurred. The Trump Administration also noted that because Abrego Garcia is a citizen of El Salvador, they have no recourse if Bukele denies their request for release.

3:10pm- 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.”

3:30pm- Zeoli Show action figures, Matt gets yelled at for misreading a text message, and Rich promotes his numerous appearances on television.

3:40pm- On Tuesday night during the opening day of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, former President Joe Biden delivered his first public speech since leaving office. During the address, Biden used outdated phrases, screamed at attendees, and was drowned out by background music—so, it went about as well as we expected.

3:50pm- According to The New York Post, Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William Pulte has sent a federal criminal referral to the Department Justice—accusing New York Attorney General Letitia James of mortgage fraud. Ironically, in the past, James has notably stated: “no one is above the law.”

4:05pm- 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 Donald Trump’s trade battle with China, Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador, Steve Wilkoff expressing optimism that Vladimir Putin may soon end Russia’s war with Ukraine, and the Trump Administration’s negotiation with Iran. Dr. Coates is author of the 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.

4:30pm- 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.”

4:40pm- During a press conference on Wednesday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced a civil lawsuit against the Maine Department of Education over their failure to comply with Title IX—citing their refusal to protect women’s sports.

4:50pm- During a press briefing on Wednesday, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was joined by Patty Morin—mother of Rachel Morin who was killed by MS-13 gang member Victor Martinez. Morin called out Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) for failing to reach out to her family but finding time to rail against the Trump Administration for deporting dangerous migrants who entered the country unlawfully. Leavitt reveale ...