Hour 1 of today’s Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show dives into a packed lineup of political and cultural hot topics shaping America. Clay and Buck start with positive economic news under President Trump, highlighting strong private sector wage growth, low gas prices, and a booming stock market. They argue that Democrats’ predictions of economic collapse have fallen flat as Trump’s policies continue to deliver results.
The hosts then tackle the controversy over Trump’s executive order on flag burning, clarifying misconceptions about its scope and the legal nuances tied to First Amendment protections. This sparks a broader debate on free speech, hate crime laws, and whether all flags—American, pride, or otherwise—should be treated equally under the law.
Next, the conversation shifts to crime reduction efforts in Washington, D.C., where Trump’s crackdown is earning praise from local business owners. Clay and Buck contrast this with Gavin Newsom’s sudden pivot to “law and order” policies in California, suggesting it’s a strategic move ahead of a likely 2028 presidential run. They also analyze Democratic strategy for 2028, speculating on potential candidates like Newsom, Wes Moore, and Gretchen Whitmer, and how identity politics and electability could shape the ticket.
The hour also covers Gallup polling showing record-high Republican satisfaction with the country’s direction, while Democrats report near-zero optimism—a stark partisan divide. Clay and Buck explore why Democrats refuse to credit Trump’s successes on the economy, border security, and crime reduction. Never miss a moment from Buck by subscribing to the Buck Sexton Show Podcast on IHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts! Connect with Buck Sexton: Facebook – / bucksexton X – @bucksexton Instagram – @bucksexton TikTok - @BuckSexton YouTube - @BuckSexton Website – https://www.bucksexton.com/
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