Hour 1 - Correcting the Historic Record

Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show kicks off with Clay Travis solo-hosting while Buck Sexton celebrates his father’s birthday today. The hour dives deep into major political and legal developments, starting with President Donald Trump’s departure to Scotland and his remarks on the Supreme Court’s landmark ruling on presidential immunity. Clay emphasizes how this decision not only shields Trump but also extends to former presidents like Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush, reinforcing the broad scope of executive power. A major segment centers on the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling, with Trump asserting that Obama “owes him big” for the legal precedent that now protects all presidents from criminal prosecution for official acts. Clay explores the implications of this ruling, referencing Tulsi Gabbard’s revelations and the broader legal and political fallout. He also addresses the media’s reaction, including flashbacks to the Russia investigation and the media’s portrayal of Trump’s relationship with Vladimir Putin. The show then transitions into a detailed discussion of the Jeffrey Epstein case, highlighting the Department of Justice’s inability to uncover new prosecutable evidence despite extensive investigations. Clay cites a New York Times report and notes the frustration of figures like Pam Bondi and Dan Bongino. He also reveals that over $500 million in civil settlements have been paid to Epstein’s victims, including payouts from Epstein’s estate, JPMorgan Chase, and Deutsche Bank. The segment underscores the lack of media coverage on these settlements and the victims’ desire for privacy. Clay contrasts the Russiagate hoax with the Epstein fallout, polling listeners on which is the bigger story. The majority chose Russiagate, followed by economic concerns, with Epstein ranking third. He criticizes the media and political figures for overpromising revelations from the Epstein files and underdelivering, drawing parallels to past intelligence failures like the Iraq War. The hour also touches on the booming U.S. economy, with record highs in the stock market and strong performance under Trump’s leadership. Clay argues that Democrats have shifted their strategy from attacking Trump on the economy, border, and crime—areas where he’s seen success—to reviving the Epstein narrative as a political weapon. Listeners are invited to call in and weigh in on the topics, including a legal question about whether presidential immunity covers treasonous acts. Clay responds by explaining the legal standard and reiterating that bad decisions, like the Iraq War, don’t necessarily equate to criminal acts if made in perceived national interest. Make sure you never miss a second of the show by subscribing to the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton show podcast wherever you get your podcasts! ihr.fm/3InlkL8 For the latest updates from Clay & Buck, visit our website https://www.clayandbuck.com/ Connect with Clay Travis and Buck Sexton: X - https://x.com/clayandbuck FB - https://www.facebook.com/ClayandBuck/ IG - https://www.instagram.com/clayandbuck/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuck Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/ClayandBuck TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@clayandbuck

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