Best Podcast Episodes About Hakeem Jeffries
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Updated: Mar 29, 2026 – 28 episodes
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“… i thought he is a living i do too i think he's great i think he's goddamn i'd watch him in anything. He's so good. The show he was on with Jim Jeffries. Yeah, legit. There you go. Where he was in the wheelchair. He was fucking great in that show. He was so good. Just a good actor. It's interesting. Anyway. His story of when he came out as gay is the greatest story of all time. You have to hear Jim Jeffries. They were at an Elton John concert and Jim Jeffries. That's a good place for it. It's a mighty fine place to do it. One of the two of them screamed the F word. And then he was like, now …”
“something i was like yeah this sucks never seen that again i saw it in the theater and then i bought it on dvd wow you should see the size of the dj qualls poster that jimmy has at his house it's remarkable i thought he is a living i do too i think he's great i think he's goddamn i'd watch him in anything. He's so good. The show he was on with Jim Jeffries. Yeah, legit. There you go. Where he was in the wheelchair. He was fucking great in that show. He was so good. Just a good actor. It's interesting. Anyway. His story of when he came out as gay is the greatest story of all time. You have to hear Jim Jeffries. They were at an Elton John concert and Jim Jeffries. That's a good place for it. It's a mighty fine place to do it. One of the two of them screamed the F word. And then he was like, now would be a great time to come out. The second F word. The bad F word. Well, the F word is the F word. That's F word B. Yeah, the gay F word. That's the other F word. Yes, there you go. Yeah, the slur. And Jim was like, ah, save my ass now, sir. Tell everybody, tell this entire crowd of Elton John audience how I'm not a bigot. I don't know what this …”
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts recount DJ Qualls' unforgettable coming out moment at an Elton John concert, where the perfect chaos ensued after a slur was shouted. The absurdity of the situation, combined with the commentary on how politics are involved in a tragic murder case, creates a laugh-out-loud moment that showcases the hosts' comedic chemistry.
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In this hilarious segment, the hosts dive into the ultimate fast food fry rankings, leading to a spirited debate about the merits of In-N-Out's fresh-cut fries versus the legendary McDonald's salty goodness. The comedic banter escalates as they discuss 'fancy' ketchup and the absurdity of police evidence rooms, making this a must-listen for fry lovers and comedy fans alike.
“… And you don't have to read an Epstein file to see it. It's hidden nowhere anymore. It's just out in the open. And what do we have as an opposition? Hakeem Jeffries? Chuck Schumer? What are they doing? Right. Trump laughs at them. Trump's running the deck on these people. Well, is Chuck Schumer or Hakeem Jeffries principally opposed to regime change in Iran?”
“… dreams. Dick Cheney and Donald Rumsfeld spent their entire lives playing by the wrong set of rules. They wanted to do this, but they made the huge mistake of actually believing they needed to follow the rules. Trump has shattered that illusion. And you don't have to read an Epstein file to see it. It's hidden nowhere anymore. It's just out in the open. And what do we have as an opposition? Hakeem Jeffries? Chuck Schumer? What are they doing? Right. Trump laughs at them. Trump's running the deck on these people. Well, is Chuck Schumer or Hakeem Jeffries principally opposed to regime change in Iran?”
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In this segment, the hosts dive into Trump's chaotic attempts to divert attention from the Epstein scandal, likening Jared Kushner to a fixer reminiscent of Epstein himself. The outrageous suggestion that Kushner operates like Epstein in the political arena provides a darkly comedic twist, highlighting the absurdity of U.S. foreign policy and elite power dynamics.
“… they've engaged in more and more egregious and frankly illegal behavior, you've seen a lot of liberals. This is like their new thing. Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, all these people like their thing is like we just need better training and better technology. If they had body cameras, you know, things would be better. And I've seen a bunch of liberal pundits making this argument for body cameras on ICE. And so can you talk to me about that? Because it seems like we're seeing it all over again, what we saw with the police, where like it is really liberals leading the way on pushing a lot of this messaging. …”
“… And I feel like the group that we sort of most associate that with right now is ICE. We've seen ICE out with their videographers. You know, they're scanning people's faces, adding them to watch lists, etc. As ICE's activity has escalated and as they've engaged in more and more egregious and frankly illegal behavior, you've seen a lot of liberals. This is like their new thing. Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, all these people like their thing is like we just need better training and better technology. If they had body cameras, you know, things would be better. And I've seen a bunch of liberal pundits making this argument for body cameras on ICE. And so can you talk to me about that? Because it seems like we're seeing it all over again, what we saw with the police, where like it is really liberals leading the way on pushing a lot of this messaging. It's even worse now, too, because now we have over 10 years of data. We have overwhelming evidence. This is even the position of the federal government's DOJ, okay? Body cameras do not make police less violent. They do not reduce police misconduct. So we know that, right? So in the early years, the companies and others tried to do some studies that …”
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Despite calls from liberal leaders for body cameras on ICE agents, evidence shows they do not reduce police misconduct. This argument mirrors past claims about police cameras, yet research confirms that body cameras fail to prevent violence and misconduct. The real issue lies in the intentional actions of ICE, not a lack of training or technology.
“… he's fighting for them to be able to vote in the election. It so blatantly obvious what this freaking guy is doing Just like this guy to freaking Hakeem Jeffries i want people to understand the because they have no policies because they have no actual leaders they have to rely on illegal votes plain and simple if you don see it you're freaking blind that is it though if you're standing in a line right now at an airport and you're freaking pissed off it's because of chuck schumer and hakeem jeffries it's because of these people. It's because of the AOCs. Plain and simple. There's no smoke and mirrors …”
“… you listening? Is everybody up there listening to what he's saying? They want they don't want ICE to get funded because he wants reform. They're again sticking up for illegals. ISIS job is to get rid of illegal aliens and the fact that they're not and he's fighting for them to be able to vote in the election. It so blatantly obvious what this freaking guy is doing Just like this guy to freaking Hakeem Jeffries i want people to understand the because they have no policies because they have no actual leaders they have to rely on illegal votes plain and simple if you don see it you're freaking blind that is it though if you're standing in a line right now at an airport and you're freaking pissed off it's because of chuck schumer and hakeem jeffries it's because of these people. It's because of the AOCs. Plain and simple. There's no smoke and mirrors around it. That's what it is, Adam. It sounds like it's crazy, but that's all it is. There's a large percentage of the country that has TDS, and they're going to blame it on Trump regardless. I know that you think this is obviously all on the Dems, and I totally get that. But there's going to be people waiting in line. They're going to be like, …”
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The government shutdown and TSA worker pay issues are being manipulated by Democrats to gain political leverage, harming travelers in the process.
“Like, aren't you somewhat politically savvy? Isn't that how you become the House Minority Leader like Hakeem Jeffries? But that's him pandering to his Democrat base. The pander is to never attack an illegal, right? You don't. Why would you do that? We're on the side of the illegals over on Team Blue. Definitely the answer is I don't know. At a minimum is I don't know. It's definitely not. Yes, I want him gone. My God, why would you say that? That's political suicide on the left. the heartlessness with which this is happening and and being handled is stomach …”
“Like, aren't you somewhat politically savvy? Isn't that how you become the House Minority Leader like Hakeem Jeffries? But that's him pandering to his Democrat base. The pander is to never attack an illegal, right? You don't. Why would you do that? We're on the side of the illegals over on Team Blue. Definitely the answer is I don't know. At a minimum is I don't know. It's definitely not. Yes, I want him gone. My God, why would you say that? That's political suicide on the left. the heartlessness with which this is happening and and being handled is stomach turning and there should be accountability for them at the ballot box and on the phone lines right now i mean honestly to me it's you know we're going to talk about the iran war later it's not good i trump's approval ratings are in a free fall. He's losing double digits, young men, independents, and so on. You still have, of course, you have to vote …”
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The tragic death of Sheridan Gorman highlights the deadly consequences of Democratic immigration policies. Instead of taking accountability, leaders like Hakeem Jeffries and Chris Murphy deflect responsibility, prioritizing 'undocumented Americans' over the safety of citizens. This attitude not only endangers lives but also reveals a disconnect between political rhetoric and the realities faced by communities.
“… bought or the bed that money paid for, it's got to make you feel awful. Awful. And they will tell you, and they will tell you, Mrs. Pamela Pinckney, Hakeem Pinckney's mother, Hakeem was the paraplegic teenager who died in a nursing home and was robbed by Ellen Murdoch twice. She would tell you, she would give back all of it for. for time with her son. It's just, it's this, it's the, the proxy we have in our judicial system to, to make a family as whole as possible, knowing that nothing really ever will.”
“… fact of personal injury law that the more money that you get paid is a reflection of what a jury might think your loved one's life is worth. I'm sure it's a special form of sentencing for you because every time you get into the car that money bought or the bed that money paid for, it's got to make you feel awful. Awful. And they will tell you, and they will tell you, Mrs. Pamela Pinckney, Hakeem Pinckney's mother, Hakeem was the paraplegic teenager who died in a nursing home and was robbed by Ellen Murdoch twice. She would tell you, she would give back all of it for. for time with her son. It's just, it's this, it's the, the proxy we have in our judicial system to, to make a family as whole as possible, knowing that nothing really ever will.”
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Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are deepening as new allegations surface involving his son erasing evidence during an ethics investigation. This scandal is just one layer of a complex web of lawsuits and trials, including a $14 million judgment for the family of Mallory Beach, a victim of Murdaugh's actions. The emotional toll of these legal battles raises questions about justice and the value of a life lost.
“… think no no it okay It Bobby Mahoney We talk about him later He plays in the minority leader of the United States House of Representatives, Akeem Jeffries, who is the most accomplished graduate ever of Binghamton University, but not the most famous, because Flo is the most famous, right? We're agreed on that, that Flo is the most famous, yes? Flo is the most famous, but that would exclude Tony Kornheiser. Yes, it would. It's a close situation there. But you're the most accomplished, because neither of us has any actual say in the government or anything like that. So let's talk. We're going to …”
“… a number of times speak to him frequently sometimes in the wee hours of the morning great young artist great future the first song is called another dead beat summer just I think how a lot of people feel when they teenagers And when they get older they think no no it okay It Bobby Mahoney We talk about him later He plays in the minority leader of the United States House of Representatives, Akeem Jeffries, who is the most accomplished graduate ever of Binghamton University, but not the most famous, because Flo is the most famous, right? We're agreed on that, that Flo is the most famous, yes? Flo is the most famous, but that would exclude Tony Kornheiser. Yes, it would. It's a close situation there. But you're the most accomplished, because neither of us has any actual say in the government or anything like that. So let's talk. We're going to talk about basketball. We're going to talk about pro and college, because I know you're excited, because the Knicks won again last night, which is six or seven in a row. How's your bracket? What are your thoughts on the Sweet 16? Has your bracket been blown up yet? well you know unfortunately i didn't get an opportunity to fill out a bracket this year …”
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Rick Pitino has transformed setbacks into comebacks throughout his coaching career, proving himself as a brilliant strategist and visionary. From his early days without a shot clock to pioneering the three-point shot, his journey embodies resilience in the face of challenges. As he continues to excel, he stands out not only for his coaching prowess but also for his professionalism on the sidelines.
“… has ever been before. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. Really appreciate it. Thanks for having me. A quick reminder that Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is going to join us as well a little bit later. There's clearly a lot to ask him about. But first, on a night when Donald Trump's war with Iran is expanding, as we were just talking about with James Tallarico on a night when we are continuing to learn more about two targeted attacks of violence here at home. There is no one I'd rather talk to than my next guest. Former CIA Director John Brennan is standing by and he joins me next.”
“… any individual candidate or campaign. She always puts the cause first. And I'm very grateful for that. James Tallarico, I've been in politics a long time. People always want Texas to be in the blue category, and it feels like it is closer than it has ever been before. Thank you so much for joining us tonight. Really appreciate it. Thanks for having me. A quick reminder that Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries is going to join us as well a little bit later. There's clearly a lot to ask him about. But first, on a night when Donald Trump's war with Iran is expanding, as we were just talking about with James Tallarico on a night when we are continuing to learn more about two targeted attacks of violence here at home. There is no one I'd rather talk to than my next guest. Former CIA Director John Brennan is standing by and he joins me next.”
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John Brennan, former CIA Director, discusses the potential for Texas to shift from Republican to Democratic leadership. He emphasizes the importance of unity among voters, particularly after a competitive primary, and how this could transform American politics. With rising tensions globally, the stakes in Texas politics have never been higher.
“… people in your audience have as well. So I've had it with centrist parading around as progressives. And these can be anyone from Gavin Newsom to Hakeem Jeffries to Nancy Pelosi, but also in the media, Bill Maher, Cenk Uygur and Anna Kasparian, these are, in my opinion, opportunistic slugs who, whenever the chance arises, they will say the right things in order to basically break bread with the right, have them on their podcast and offer up as sort of a sacrifice portions of the so-called left that people think that they come from, whether that's trans people, whether that's people of color, whether …”
“… with them. I did. I did. And, you know, don't really regret my time, but I this kind of dovetails with what I'm I've had it with. So maybe I can open with what I've had it with. And that'll explain sort of why I've had it with those two. And maybe some people in your audience have as well. So I've had it with centrist parading around as progressives. And these can be anyone from Gavin Newsom to Hakeem Jeffries to Nancy Pelosi, but also in the media, Bill Maher, Cenk Uygur and Anna Kasparian, these are, in my opinion, opportunistic slugs who, whenever the chance arises, they will say the right things in order to basically break bread with the right, have them on their podcast and offer up as sort of a sacrifice portions of the so-called left that people think that they come from, whether that's trans people, whether that's people of color, whether that's immigrants, right?”
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In a recent podcast segment, hosts discussed the overwhelming negative audience reactions to Cenk Uygur and Anna Kasparian, revealing that thousands of comments expressed disdain for their perspectives. The conversation dives into the hosts' frustrations with centrist figures in media who they feel compromise progressive values. This critique reflects a broader sentiment among certain listeners who feel betrayed by personalities who claim to represent the left while aligning with more conservative views.
“… this is what ends up happening. It's working class people that get left behind while they just feed their insatiable greed. Would you vote for Hakeem Jeffries to be Speaker of the House if you win and if Democrats could take control of Congress, which is, you know, fairly expected at this point? I refuse to vote for anyone to be Speaker of the House that is continuing to take AIPAC money and continuing to aid and abet the genocide that is happening in Gaza. If there's a change of heart by that time, then I might reconsider. But ultimately this has to be about standing on principle and choosing the …”
“… of dollars that they donated. And this is just Trump meeting his end of the bargain. And so when we're talking about Democrats who are participating in this style of politics, which is ultimately just bribery by these corporations and these billionaires, this is what ends up happening. It's working class people that get left behind while they just feed their insatiable greed. Would you vote for Hakeem Jeffries to be Speaker of the House if you win and if Democrats could take control of Congress, which is, you know, fairly expected at this point? I refuse to vote for anyone to be Speaker of the House that is continuing to take AIPAC money and continuing to aid and abet the genocide that is happening in Gaza. If there's a change of heart by that time, then I might reconsider. But ultimately this has to be about standing on principle and choosing the American people first and choosing human rights first. And right now, Hakeem Jeffries is not meeting that moment. Maylad, are there any specific sort of Denver or Colorado issues just to give people, you know, a sense of anything that may be unique to your race and to the constituents you're looking to serve? Yeah, you know, the first district in …”
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The push for regime change in Venezuela often harms the very people it claims to help, driven by wealthy politicians and corporate interests. This dynamic is evident in the actions of leaders like Trump, who prioritize corporate donations over the needs of working-class citizens. In Denver, the affordability crisis exemplifies how long-serving politicians lose touch with their constituents, perpetuating a cycle of greed and neglect.
“… victory. And we love you. You are of us. And most of us have had relatives, if not ourselves, in the military. Chuck Schumer means nothing to us. Hakeem Jeffries means nothing to us. You, Mr. and Mrs. America, we support our military. We support our commander in chief. We support victory. This is a spectacular, spectacular military operation with our spectacular ally, the Israelis, with their spectacular prime minister. It working It effective It spectacular And these guys we have to hurry back to Congress We need to have a vote on the War Powers Act of 1973 This would be the same party that dragged us …”
“… why they're going nuts. We're winning. This is so spectacular what's taking place. And I want our troops to know something. These people who are trying to undermine you, they are a small percentage of the population. We red-blooded Americans, we love victory. And we love you. You are of us. And most of us have had relatives, if not ourselves, in the military. Chuck Schumer means nothing to us. Hakeem Jeffries means nothing to us. You, Mr. and Mrs. America, we support our military. We support our commander in chief. We support victory. This is a spectacular, spectacular military operation with our spectacular ally, the Israelis, with their spectacular prime minister. It working It effective It spectacular And these guys we have to hurry back to Congress We need to have a vote on the War Powers Act of 1973 This would be the same party that dragged us into Vietnam, right? Was that a declared war? No, it wasn't. I can't take any more. I can't take any more. I will let the audience decide. Carville has lost it, though. Levin lost it a long time ago, but Carville is having it. That's got to be a nervous breakdown, right, on national television. But you see a Trump derangement of how much they hate …”
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Embracing Trump derangement syndrome, one passionate speaker declares their unwavering hatred for the former president and calls for support of the military against perceived enemies. This fiery declaration highlights a divide in American politics as they rally behind military victories while criticizing Democrats. The speaker emphasizes the need for unity and strength against those undermining the troops, showcasing the intense emotions surrounding the political climate.
“Hakeem Jeffries. You know, we called him El Hakeem. We called him El Hakeem. And on Columbus Day, you know, they call me Chief Golden Eagle. We call Hakeem Jeffries Chief Tiny Teepee. Very small. And he's very embarrassed about it. but he's a stupid person. He's a very stupid person. Of all of the Democrats in the House, I think he annoys me the most because you could just see that there's nothing. The lights are on at nobody's home when he speaks. Here's …”
“Hakeem Jeffries. You know, we called him El Hakeem. We called him El Hakeem. And on Columbus Day, you know, they call me Chief Golden Eagle. We call Hakeem Jeffries Chief Tiny Teepee. Very small. And he's very embarrassed about it. but he's a stupid person. He's a very stupid person. Of all of the Democrats in the House, I think he annoys me the most because you could just see that there's nothing. The lights are on at nobody's home when he speaks. Here's Hakeem Jeffries. This is great, by the way, saying we don't need the Save America Act. We have the Constitution and the Constitution says only citizens can vote. Roll Hakeem. Now the United States Constitution also makes clear that only citizens can vote. So that's a constitutional requirement. And states are free to implement that requirement as best …”
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A New Yorker challenges claims of strict voter ID laws in the state, stating he has never been asked for identification while voting. Despite assertions from political figures like Hakeem Jeffries, many voters question the existence and enforcement of these laws. This discrepancy highlights a significant debate over voter ID requirements and their implementation across different regions.
“… everything are against it. The same leftist media that has been wrong about everything is against it. The same usual suspects like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are against it. and they've been wrong about everything, and they've been on the wrong side of history for, well, with CNN and the mainstream media, for decades, let alone the last 10 years of Donald Trump. So this is why I am quite comfortable in my support of what we're doing in Iran, support of Donald Trump's economic policies, support of the closed southern border, support of the SAVE Act, again, because all of the people who've been so …”
“You know why I know that Donald Trump is on the right side of history on Iran, the Save America Act, the Southern border, and all of his policies? Because the same characters who have been wrong about everything are against it. The same leftist media that has been wrong about everything is against it. The same usual suspects like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are against it. and they've been wrong about everything, and they've been on the wrong side of history for, well, with CNN and the mainstream media, for decades, let alone the last 10 years of Donald Trump. So this is why I am quite comfortable in my support of what we're doing in Iran, support of Donald Trump's economic policies, support of the closed southern border, support of the SAVE Act, again, because all of the people who've been so terribly wrong, And I might add also have driven the country into the pits of hell or lining up against them. So there you go. Ta-da! Ta-da! Here is our Secretary of War. War. What good is it for? Well, it's for kicking the Ayatollah's butt. But here is the Secretary of War talking about the latest phase in the Operation Epic Fury. Today will be, yet …”
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Donald Trump's military strategy is successfully dismantling Iran's missile capabilities, marking a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy. Unlike past administrations, Trump's approach focuses on a clear objective: to eliminate the Iranian regime's ability to launch attacks. This decisive action contrasts sharply with the perceived failures of previous leaders, making Trump's strategy a pivotal moment in addressing Iran's threats.
“Chuck Schumer and Akeem Jeffries basically driving their party directly into a ditch. They're in a lose-lose situation right now, and they're just spiraling down. It's all an act. It's all a play. It's all an act. Because these lunatics in their party are dragging them around, forcing them to act like theater kids. Yeah, I mean, I think the problem is, is though, you know, they might rhetorically run as moderates, have gills spamburger or the like but the reality is they're …”
“Chuck Schumer and Akeem Jeffries basically driving their party directly into a ditch. They're in a lose-lose situation right now, and they're just spiraling down. It's all an act. It's all a play. It's all an act. Because these lunatics in their party are dragging them around, forcing them to act like theater kids. Yeah, I mean, I think the problem is, is though, you know, they might rhetorically run as moderates, have gills spamburger or the like but the reality is they're captured entirely by the radical left there is no such thing as a moderate democrat there just isn't so you shut down the government over a health care crisis that you then forget about then you shut down dhs and what do you get for for placating the radical left in your caucus nothing nothing washington politicians are always getting in your wallet …”
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Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries are spiraling as they struggle to control their party, caught in a dangerous game of appeasing the radical left. This situation highlights the absence of true moderates within the Democratic Party, as they face criticism for compromising on critical issues like healthcare and national security. With their leadership in disarray, the future of the party hangs in the balance.
“… I think you're right. There's going to be a lot more conversation about that going forward. It's that discharge petition that you mentioned. Speaker Jeffries is actually behind it or not. I'm sorry, not Speaker Jeffries. Minority leader Jeffries is behind it, which is a weird, a weird dynamic that this this this discharge petition apparatus, this this sort of procedural move that was barely, barely ever even seen before this Congress is now sort of the go to operation, even for, you know, minority party political leadership, which is just sort of a a commentary on how weak House Speaker Mike Johnson …”
“We keep voting to fund the TSA. It's Republicans who don't want to fund the TSA. And why don't they want to do that? Because they want masked, planes closed, ICE agents to keep showing people into unmarked vans. So that's we'll see how that all goes. I think you're right. There's going to be a lot more conversation about that going forward. It's that discharge petition that you mentioned. Speaker Jeffries is actually behind it or not. I'm sorry, not Speaker Jeffries. Minority leader Jeffries is behind it, which is a weird, a weird dynamic that this this this discharge petition apparatus, this this sort of procedural move that was barely, barely ever even seen before this Congress is now sort of the go to operation, even for, you know, minority party political leadership, which is just sort of a a commentary on how weak House Speaker Mike Johnson has gotten, how sort of badly procedure has just fallen apart in the House in general. But we don't need to dwell on that because we've been talking about a lot of stuff for a long time now. I guess we can kind of just wrap up. Bill, do you have any closing thoughts before we split? No, I think a DHS thing will be, but I think your other point …”
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Republicans are blocking TSA funding to push their agenda of increased immigration enforcement, highlighting a growing divide in Congress. With a unique discharge petition gaining traction, the political landscape is shifting, showcasing the weakening grip of House Speaker Mike Johnson. This ongoing battle over funding reflects deeper issues within the House and the impact of the Iran war on domestic policies.
“… three, four-hour lines at the airport. Rumors of airports shutting down. But that brings us back to the Democrat Party. Why are they doing this? Hakeem Jeffries was asked. The whole reason, as you just laid out, that DHS is not funded right now is because you're trying to push the administration to enact some policy changes on how Border Patrol and ICE act when they're out looking for illegal immigrants. and now what you're saying is that you're okay with funding TSA, which has been, I think, the biggest point of leverage that you possibly had in order to get what you want on ICE because ICE already …”
“… is how people live. You're asking TSA agents to go two, three weeks without pay. They're doing, honestly, what any normal person would do. I've got a cough. I'm not coming in today. Sorry, I'm sick. They're quitting. They're calling in sick. Now we have three, four-hour lines at the airport. Rumors of airports shutting down. But that brings us back to the Democrat Party. Why are they doing this? Hakeem Jeffries was asked. The whole reason, as you just laid out, that DHS is not funded right now is because you're trying to push the administration to enact some policy changes on how Border Patrol and ICE act when they're out looking for illegal immigrants. and now what you're saying is that you're okay with funding TSA, which has been, I think, the biggest point of leverage that you possibly had in order to get what you want on ICE because ICE already has its money. So what was the point of this shutdown if you're okay with funding TSA? Well, we never approach these things that are in front of us with respect to government funding in the context of leverage. They shut down the government. So we couldn't defund illegals. But as Dana Bash just said, ISIS is already funded. They're already funded. So …”
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The DHS funding impasse is a political maneuver by Democrats to push immigration policy changes, using TSA funding as leverage while ICE remains unaffected.
“… the Biden regime kept the border wide open, as did the Democrats who run the Democrat Party in the House and the Senate right now, Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries. And their answer is to try and destroy ICE, which has as its responsibility to track down terrorists or would-be terrorists or suspected terrorists, among others, and remove them.”
“… And here we are in the middle of this battle where there's report after report today that there's a great concern that the Iranians pre-positioned hit squads all over the world, including in our country. And of course, we're vulnerable to that because the Biden regime kept the border wide open, as did the Democrats who run the Democrat Party in the House and the Senate right now, Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries. And their answer is to try and destroy ICE, which has as its responsibility to track down terrorists or would-be terrorists or suspected terrorists, among others, and remove them.”
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New York's mayor's response to rising violence is alarming, with reports indicating that Iranian hit squads may be operating in the U.S. This concern is exacerbated by calls from certain community leaders for violence and the political struggle over immigration enforcement, raising serious questions about national security.
“… bad people, masked jihadis, are not taking homemade bombs and throwing them all over our cities. We might want to do that, but here is Teemu Obama, Hakeem Jeffries, defending the fact that the Democrats have now defunded DHS because of ICE, even though, as we have pointed out a gajillion times, ICE is funded through 2029. Completely and totally out of control group of people. It's the reason why we are in a DHS shutdown right now, because Republicans have refused to agree to the type of bold, transformative, meaningful and dramatic reforms we are demanding in order for the Department of Homeland Security …”
“… be more of these attacks. It is what it is. Good luck with all of that. At a national level, what we might want to do is fund DHS. We might want to make sure that in a time such as this, that we are doing whatever precautions we can to make sure that bad people, masked jihadis, are not taking homemade bombs and throwing them all over our cities. We might want to do that, but here is Teemu Obama, Hakeem Jeffries, defending the fact that the Democrats have now defunded DHS because of ICE, even though, as we have pointed out a gajillion times, ICE is funded through 2029. Completely and totally out of control group of people. It's the reason why we are in a DHS shutdown right now, because Republicans have refused to agree to the type of bold, transformative, meaningful and dramatic reforms we are demanding in order for the Department of Homeland Security funding bill to move forward. And I won't go through all of the demands, much of which we've talked about repeatedly in the public. But one of those demands is keep ICE out of sensitive locations. What does that even mean? Keep ICE out of sensitive locations. Keep ICE out of the place where ICE might be able to find people who are here illegally. …”
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Gavin Newsom's political strategy is likened to that of a 'lizard man,' adapting to the progressive base to maintain relevance. As he navigates the complexities of voter ID laws and the defunding of DHS, critics argue he's prioritizing party loyalty over national security. This segment dives into the implications of his actions and the political climate surrounding them.
“… of this republic and 11 declarations of war, five of which were during World War II. And the last one was 1942. Show me anywhere. I challenge Hakeem Jeffries. Show me where in the Constitution that Congress has to authorize military action. Show me. Show me the language. Show me. It's not there. What declaration of war? We know what that means. Because the first draft of the Constitution, you see, ladies and gentlemen, this is what we call Madison's Notes. And not one of those knucklehead Democrats have ever read Madison's Notes. I know, I'm kind of a nerd. I study this stuff left and right. They …”
“… whether Russia is supporting Iran somehow in this. No, I have had no indication of that whatsoever. If they are, they're not doing a very good job because Iran is not doing too well. Ladies and gentlemen, we've had 125 military actions since the beginning of this republic and 11 declarations of war, five of which were during World War II. And the last one was 1942. Show me anywhere. I challenge Hakeem Jeffries. Show me where in the Constitution that Congress has to authorize military action. Show me. Show me the language. Show me. It's not there. What declaration of war? We know what that means. Because the first draft of the Constitution, you see, ladies and gentlemen, this is what we call Madison's Notes. And not one of those knucklehead Democrats have ever read Madison's Notes. I know, I'm kind of a nerd. I study this stuff left and right. They took out the phrase make war in the original draft of the Constitution for Congress and changed it to declare war. And then under Article 2, they gave the president the power as commander in chief to set foreign policy and national security. No president has ever gone to Congress and say, will you please give me permission to take military action? …”
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Trump's military actions are criticized as reckless and driven by personal vendettas rather than constitutional or strategic necessity.
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