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Join Senator Ted Cruz and co-host Ben Ferguson as they break down the most important news stories of the day and reveal what they mean for you. On "Verdict with Ted Cruz,” you will go behind the scenes of the political debates that define our country. "Verdict with Ted Cruz" is being brought to you by Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC, a political action committee dedicated to supporting conservative causes, organizations, and candidates across the country. In 2022, Jobs, Freedom, and Security PAC plans to donate to conservative candidates running for Congress and help the Republican Party across the nation.

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Trump Accounts Launched to Help America's Kids Save & Invest Millions plus Media Lie about Minneapolis Violence

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, you might also dig the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.
 
 
 
Here’s an episode recapping four takeaways. Give the guys a listen and then follow and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: ihr.fm/3InlkL8
 
 
 
1.) A Shattered Narrative
 
Much of Hour 1 centers on new and damaging video evidence involving Alex Pretti, an anti ICE activist whose death during a confrontation with federal agents sparked nationwide controversy. Clay and Buck argue that the newly surfaced footage—showing Pretti screaming obscenities at ICE officers, spitting on them, and vandalizing a government vehicle days before the fatal incident—fundamentally undermines the media narrative portraying him as an innocent bystander or heroic humanitarian.
 
 
 
2.) Media Myths Collapse Again
 
Throughout Hour 2, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton repeatedly draw parallels between the Duke lacrosse scandal and the current media portrayal of Alex Preti, arguing that both cases reflect a pattern of myth making, presumption of guilt, and moral panic when stories fit a preferred ideological script. They emphasize how contradictory evidence—such as alibis, video footage, or witness testimony—is often ignored until narratives collapse, at which point institutions quietly move on without accountability. The hosts also argue that social media has fundamentally changed this dynamic, crediting Elon Musk’s acquisition of X (formerly Twitter) and the rise of alternative AI tools like Grok for weakening centralized information control and allowing inconvenient facts to surface more quickly.
 
 
 
3.) Elon Musk, Genius
 
The latter half of Hour 2 blends cultural commentary and lighter banter with ongoing political themes. Clay and Buck react in real time to being retweeted by Elon Musk, discussing the influence of X, AI, and tech consolidation on the future of information and public discourse. They also touch on breaking reports that SpaceX and xAI may be moving toward deeper integration, framing it as a potential seismic shift in technology, media, and artificial intelligence. 
 
 
 
4.) Homan Takes Control
 
Clay and Buck play multiple clips from Homan and praise his calm, data driven approach, highlighting his confirmation that Minnesota authorities will now notify ICE when violent criminal offenders are being released from custody so federal agents can assume responsibility. The hosts frame this as a strategic win that prioritizes public safety while making enforcement operations more targeted and less dangerous. They emphasize Homan’s repeated message that while criminals remain the top priority, no one who entered the country illegally is “off the table” for deportation, warning that signaling immunity for non violent illegal migrants would only encourage further unlawful entry.
 
 
 
Throughout Hour 3, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton argue that Homan should remain the primary public face and operational leader of deportation efforts, crediting his decades of experience and ability to clearly explain enforcement realities while exposing what they describe as obstruction from sanctuary style jurisdictions. The hosts contrast cooperation in states like Texas with resistance in Minnesota and sharply criticize Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for advocating the abolition of ICE. Clay challenges Democratic leaders to articulate a specific numerical limit on illegal immigration, arguing that calls to halt enforcement ignore basic questions of capacity, sovereignty, and rule of law.
 
 
 
 
 
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Bonus: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Jan 29 2026

• 

FBI Search of Fulton County, Georgia Election Office
 • 

 • The 
FBI executed a court-authorized search warrant • at the Fulton County Election Hub related to the 
2020 presidential election • .
 • The action is evidence that past claims of election fraud—particularly those advanced by Donald Trump—are finally being taken seriously.

 • 
 • Judicial approval of the warrant is proof of legitimacy.
 • Seizure of ballots, computers, phones, and election records.
 • Allegations that early votes were improperly certified without required signatures.
 • The dismissal of the prior state-level prosecution against Trump in Georgia as vindication.
 • 
 • 
 • 

Assertion of Broader Election Manipulation Concerns
 • 

 • Foreign interference, specifically claiming that 
Mexican consulates worked to influence U.S. elections • via immigration and cultural influence.
 • These claims are tied to a book (
The Invisible Coup • ) and used to argue that U.S. elections are structurally compromised.
 • 
 • 

Trump’s Georgia Election Claims
 • 

 • Trump’s assertion that he “won Georgia” is reinforced.
 • The FBI investigation is a potential confirmation that the 2020 Georgia results were altered or fraudulent.
 • Media skepticism of these claims is dishonest or politically motivated.
 • 
 • 

Second Story: Death of Alex Pretty in Minnesota
 • 

 • The media portrays Alex Pretti as an innocent victim of ICE violence.
 • Newly surfaced video shows Pretti: 
 • Assaulting federal agents,
 • Damaging government vehicles,
 • Carrying a firearm during protests.
 • 
 • 
 • 

Law Enforcement Justification Narrative
 • 

 • Federal agents involved in the shooting were placed on administrative leave (presented as standard procedure).
 • Pretti posed an ongoing threat and that agents acted in self-defense.
 • Family and attorney statements with video evidence to accuse the media of intentional misinformation.
 • 
 • 

Broader Media Critique
 • 

 • 
 • Mainstream media is misleading the public,
 • The political left is covering up violent behavior,
 • Institutions are suppressing truth about election integrity and immigration enforcement.
 • 
 • 

 
 • 
 
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BONUS POD: The Files, the Phones, the Ballots all in Federal Hands Now

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Trump Accounts
 
 
 
President Trump joined Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, CEOs and investors at an all-day summit in D.C. Highlighting a new imitative that will encourage fiscal responsibility. 
 
 
 
Joe Lavorgna, Counselor to U.S. Treasury Secretary 
 
 
 
An in‑depth interview with Joe Lavorgna, counselor to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and former Wall Street economist. Lavorgna explains the Trump administration’s newly announced “Trump Accounts,” a policy initiative designed to provide newborn children with seed investment capital to encourage long‑term wealth building, financial literacy, and participation in the U.S. capitalist system. Clay and Buck explore the power of compound interest, with Lavorgna outlining how early investment contributions—combined with historical stock market returns—could grow into hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars over time. The discussion highlights the administration’s broader goal of expanding equity ownership and addressing the fact that millions of American households currently lack any exposure to the stock market.
 
 
 
The conversation then expands to affordability, inflation, and economic growth heading into the 2026 midterm elections. Lavorgna argues that Trump‑era policies emphasizing deregulation, domestic energy production, capital investment, and productivity growth are creating what he describes as a “disinflationary boom.” He explains how rising productivity allows wages to increase while prices stabilize or fall, improving living standards and restoring purchasing power. Clay and Buck also question Lavorgna about public versus private markets, access to wealth creation for average investors, and the long‑term implications of the AI boom. Lavorgna expresses optimism that innovation, strong GDP growth, and declining inflation will continue to support market expansion and job creation.
 
 
 
FBI Raid in Fulton County
 
 
 
FBI agents are reported to be executing a search warrant at an election facility in Fulton County. Clay and Buck frame the raid as potentially tied to lingering questions surrounding the 2020 presidential election, noting that such discussions were once heavily censored on social media. While acknowledging the seriousness of federal involvement, both hosts caution listeners to temper expectations, citing statutes of limitation, institutional reluctance, and the likelihood that any findings—no matter how significant—would still be dismissed by partisan audiences.
 
 
 
Election integrity and voter confidence dominate the early portion of Hour 3, with Clay and Buck debating whether meaningful accountability for 2020 is still possible and arguing that the most important outcome now is ensuring future elections are secure. They discuss how political polarization has hardened perceptions on both sides, referencing long‑standing beliefs among Democrats about Russian interference in 2016 and skepticism among Republicans about 2020 results. The hosts emphasize that Trump’s decisive return to the White House in 2024 may represent the most consequential response to past disputes, arguing that his second term has proven more powerful and effective than a hypothetical uninterrupted presidency would have been.
 
 
 
The hour also includes updates on law enforcement actions tied to recent unrest, with Buck highlighting announcements from the Department of Justice regarding arrests of individuals accused of assaulting federal officers during anti‑ICE riots in Minnesota. While expressing skepticism about whether meaningful penalties will ultimately be imposed at the local level, both hosts agree that federal arrests represent a necessary step toward restoring order and protecting immigration enforcement personnel. Listener calls follow, including personal stories expressing support for law enforcement and reflections on accountability, responsibility, and respect for police officers doing difficult jobs under intense scrutiny
 
 
 
Mark Halperin on the Future of Media
 
 
 
An extended interview with veteran political journalist Mark Halperin. Halperin assesses the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term, arguing that Trump benefited strategically from four years out of office to plan, staff, and refine priorities. Halperin highlights what he describes as a more energized and deliberate administration, while outlining three major challenges ahead: passing legislation in a divided Senate, managing long‑term competition with China, and navigating the looming midterm elections. The discussion also addresses internal administration tensions, particularly surrounding DHS leadership and messaging failures related to ICE enforcement, with Halperin predicting that while personnel changes are unlikely, visibility and roles may shift.
 
 
 
Halperin and the hosts further analyze the spread of anti‑ICE protests beyond Minneapolis, including incidents in New York City, and discuss how the administration must balance maintaining firm enforcement with controlling optics and preventing escalation. Halperin argues that better crowd control and clearer operational perimeters could reduce danger to both agents and civilians while limiting copycat protests. The hour also includes lighter moments, including a viral exchange about generational cultural knowledge involving legendary sports broadcasters John Madden and Pat Summerall, which sparks a humorous debate about media literacy, generational divides, and shared cultural reference points.
 
 
 
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BONUS: Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Jan 28 2026

1. Life in Cuba Before and After the Revolution
 
 • At first, many Cubans—including Sonia’s family—believed Fidel Castro would bring hope and equality.
 • Very quickly, Castro imposed strict control, destroyed economic freedom, and made the entire population equally poor.
 
2. The Reality of Communist Cuba
 
 Universal poverty: • Everyone was paid the same and had almost nothing—food shortages, basic needs unmet.
 State surveillance: • Every neighborhood had assigned informants who monitored households and reported any anti‑government sentiment.
 Restrictions on daily life: • Cubans were barred from renting boats, traveling, or accessing certain services, even if they had citizenship elsewhere.
 
3. Persecution and Indoctrination
 
 • Sonia witnessed the regime executing and imprisoning dissenters.
 • Castro used propaganda to turn children against their families, encouraging them to report relatives critical of the government.
 • Schools were forced to teach pro‑communist, pro‑Castro ideology.
 
4. Family Resistance
 
 • Sonia’s mother (a teacher) was ordered to teach communist doctrine.
 • Rather than comply, she pretended to have a mental breakdown so she could be removed from teaching, since quitting was illegal.
 • Sonia herself resisted the regime and was repeatedly detained, imprisoned for days, and disappeared without her family knowing her whereabouts.
 
5. Life After Leaving Cuba
 
 • Sonia left in 1962 but returned over the years with suitcases of medicine, food, clothing, and household essentials—items extremely scarce in Cuba.
 • She often left behind even her own clothes because relatives in Cuba lacked basics like underwear and bedsheets.
 
6. The Illusion Presented to Foreign Visitors
 
 • Tourists and foreign politicians were only shown “model” schools, hospitals, and neighborhoods.
 • This created a false image of prosperity, hiding the suffering of everyday Cubans who lived in extreme poverty.
 
7. Misconceptions About Socialism and Communism
 
 • The conversation highlights how younger Americans often romanticize socialism without understanding its authoritarian outcomes.
 • It emphasizes that socialist regimes destroy incentive, suppress faith, and strip away basic freedoms.
 • The leaders of these systems live in luxury while the people remain impoverished.
 
8. The Human Cost
 
 • Sonia stresses that the worst suffering was the inability of families to secure food and basic necessities for their children.
 • Many Cubans survive by drinking sugar water to feel full.
 • Average income was described as around 
$30 per month • , making survival nearly impossible.
 
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Honoring and Remembering My Tia Sonia

1. Phone call between President Trump and Governor Walz
 
 • President Donald Trump stated on Truth Social that 
Governor Tim Walz called him • to discuss cooperation related to Minnesota.
 • Trump said the call was “very good” and that they were “on a similar wavelength.”
 • Trump said he would send 
Tom Homan • (former ICE acting director) to work with Minnesota officials.
 
2. Immigration‑related demands from Trump
 
Trump outlined several expectations for Minnesota leaders:
 
 Turn over all criminal undocumented immigrants 1. currently held in state/local custody to federal immigration authorities.
 Cooperate with ICE 2. by transferring all undocumented individuals arrested locally.
 Assist federal officers 3. in locating and detaining undocumented immigrants with criminal histories or outstanding warrants.
 
3. Broader claims made by Trump
 
 • Trump referenced: 
 • A 
$20+ billion welfare fraud investigation • in Minnesota.
 • Ongoing federal scrutiny of 
Rep. Ilhan Omar • concerning her reported wealth.
 • 
 • He linked these issues to unrest and protests occurring in Minnesota.
 
4. White House press secretary comments
 
 • The press secretary emphasized the administration’s stance on: 
 • Ending “anarchy and chaos.”
 • Prioritizing 
law and order • .
 • Urging Minnesota’s leaders to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
 • 
 • The administration also reiterated support for ending 
sanctuary policies • nationwide.
 
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BONUS POD: Here Comes Homan! Border Czar sent to Minnesota’s Civil‑War

2. Minneapolis Situation & ICE Confrontations A. Escalating Conflict
 
 • Recent fatal confrontations between civilians and ICE agents in Minneapolis.
 • Two individuals (not known to be violent criminals) have been killed during encounters.
 • Host urges 
toning down rhetoric • from both political sides to prevent further escalation.
 
B. Comparison Between Texas and Minnesota
 
 • Texas sees far more ICE arrests but fewer violent confrontations.
 • Reasons suggested: 
 • Texas law enforcement cooperates with ICE.
 • Minnesota politicians (governor/mayor) allegedly encourage public confrontation with ICE.
 • 
 
C. Violent Protest Structure
 
 • Minneapolis protests are 
organized, funded • , and operated similarly to military groups.
 • Reports mentioned: 
 • Surveillance operations against law enforcement
 • Protesters allegedly sabotaging vehicles and physically attacking officers
 • Autonomous‑zone style barricades forming in some areas
 • 
 
3. Responsibility & Advice Regarding Police Encounters
 
 Do not escalate encounters with law enforcement. • Entering a protest with a firearm greatly increases danger for everyone involved.
 • Legal principles discussed: 
 • Lethal force is justified if officers reasonably believe there is a threat.
 • Officers cannot shoot fleeing suspects unless they pose serious immediate danger.
 • 
 
4. Media Narratives & Political Messaging A. Suburban Women as Target Audience
 
 • Democrats viewed as shaping narratives (e.g., “ICE shoots mother of three,” “ICE detains 5‑year‑old”) to emotionally influence suburban voters.
 • Hosts argue some widely publicized stories were misleading or false.
 
B. Claims of Political Motives
 
 • Democrats are using these incidents to distract from: 
 • A major Minnesota fraud scandal involving billions of dollars.
 • 
 • Each new confrontation diverts media attention from that scandal.
 
5. Anticipated Government Shutdown A. Democrat Position
 
 • Multiple Democratic leaders publicly oppose funding DHS/ICE at current levels.
 • Statements from Senators (Schumer, Warren, Murphy) emphasize refusal to pass DHS funding bill without ICE restrictions.
 
B. Hosts’ Conclusion
 
 • They expect a government shutdown, driven by attempts to: 
 • Defund or weaken ICE
 • Appeal to progressive voters
 • Control political narrative ahead of elections
 • 
 • Shutdown would affect agencies not yet funded (e.g., Defense, Labor, Education, HHS, HUD, DHS).
 
 
 
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Mayhem in Minneapolis: Why it's Happening, How to Stop it & Why Dems Will Shut the Government Down to Encourage More

1. Oil Prices & National Security
 
 • Lower global oil prices weaken hostile regimes like 
Iran, Russia, and Venezuela • by reducing their revenue.
 • The Trump administration aims for a 
“sweet spot” oil price ($60–$70/barrel) • : 
 • Low enough to hurt adversaries.
 • High enough to avoid bankrupting U.S. independent oil producers.
 • 
 • If prices drop into the $40s, it could 
collapse small oil producers • in Texas and the Permian Basin.
 
2. Venezuela’s Oil Infrastructure
 
 • Venezuela has the 
world’s largest proven oil reserves • , but decades of mismanagement have destroyed its infrastructure.
 • Estimates from oil executives: 
 • Increasing production from 
1 million to 3 million barrels/day • could take 
10 years • and require 
$100B+ • in investment.
 • Even going from 
1 million to 2 million/day • would take 
5–7 years • .
 • 
 • Gulf Coast refineries can process Venezuela’s 
heavy sour crude • , but expanded imports would mostly affect 
Canada and Mexico • , not U.S. light-sweet crude producers.
 
3. Cuba’s Economic Crisis
 
 • Cuba historically survived on financial support from: 
 The Soviet Union 1. (until its collapse).
 Venezuela 2. under Chávez/Maduro (oil and money).
 • 
 • With Venezuela no longer able to support Cuba, the island is in 
economic freefall • .
 • Mexico is currently providing oil that helps sustain the Cuban regime.
 • The Trump administration may pressure Mexico to cut this supply, potentially pushing Cuba toward political collapse.
 
4. Jack Smith & January 6th Investigation
 
 • Smith is accused of leading a politically motivated prosecution against Donald Trump.
 • He allegedly relied on 
questionable or disproven testimony • , notably from Cassidy Hutchinson.
 • Hutchinson’s dramatic claims (e.g., Trump lunging for a steering wheel) were not confirmed by eyewitnesses.
 • Jim Jordan challenged Smith in hearings, accusing him of: 
 • Using unreliable witnesses.
 • Conducting a partisan, anti-Trump investigation.
 • Targeting large numbers of Republicans with subpoenas.
 • 
 
5. Crime Statistics & Trump Administration Policies
 
 • Nationwide murder rates reportedly 
declined ~20% • from 2024 to 2025. 
 • Approx. 
1,400 fewer murders • .
 • 
 • Major cities showing decreases: 
 • Chicago: 
30% • NYC: 
20% • Baltimore: 
31% • Oakland: 
33% • Washington, D.C.: 
31% • (after National Guard deployment)
 • 
 • Other violent crimes also declined: 
 • Motor vehicle theft: 
↓25% • Robbery: 
↓18% • Aggravated assault: 
↓8% • 
 
Law enforcement stats cited:
 
 • Violent crime arrests: 
↑100% • Gangs disrupted: 
↑210% • Fentanyl seized: 
↑31% • Missing/abducted children located: 
↑22% • Human traffickers arrested: 
↑15% • Significant increase in arrests of espionage suspects and fugitives.
 
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Oil Means National Security, Rep. Jim Jordan vs Jack Smith & Crime Crashes Coast‑to‑Coast Week In Review

1. Crime Statistics Under the Trump Administration (as claimed in the text)
 
 • Murder rates 
dropped ~20% nationwide • from 2024 to 2025.
 • Cities cited with major decreases: 
 • Chicago: –30%
 • New York City: –20%
 • Birmingham: –49%
 • Albuquerque: –32%
 • Baltimore: –31%
 • Atlanta: –26%
 • Oakland: –33%
 • Washington, D.C.: –31% (after National Guard deployment)
 • 
 • Other crimes that have decreased in 2025: 
 • Motor vehicle theft: –25%
 • Robbery: –18%
 • Aggravated assaults: –8%
 • 
 • FBI Director’s reported statistics included: 
 • Violent crime arrests up 100%
 • Gang disruptions up 210%
 • Major increases in fentanyl seizures, child victim rescues, predator arrests, and espionage arrests.
 • 
 
2. Drug Overdose Deaths
 
 • A 21% drop in overdose deaths from 2024 to 2025: 
 • 2024: ~91,694 deaths
 • 2025: ~72,836 deaths
 • 
 • Approx. 
19,000 fewer overdose deaths • attributed to: 
 • 99% reduction in illegal border crossings
 • Increased drug‑trafficker interdiction
 • Border and cartel enforcement operations
 • 
 
3. Media Coverage Criticism
 
 • Mainstream media downplays or avoids covering these crime and overdose statistics because they’re positive for Trump.
 • They argue media outlets attempt to disconnect improvements from administration policies.
 
4. Accusations Against Democrats
 
 • Democrats misreported or reclassified crime statistics to make numbers appear better before elections.
 • Democratic-led cities or governments artificially adjusted categories of crime.
 
5. Jack Smith & Abuse-of-Power Allegations
 
 • Conducting politically motivated prosecutions of Donald Trump.
 • Subpoenaing toll/phone records of: 
 • Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy
 • Nine U.S. Senators
 • Additional House members
 • 
 • Allegedly violating the Constitution’s 
Speech or Debate Clause • .
 • Allegedly obtaining 
non-disclosure orders • to hide his subpoenas from targets and the public.
 • Testifying poorly under questioning by Rep. Jim Jordan and Rep. Brandon Gill.
 • Accused of: 
 • Using unreliable witnesses (e.g., Cassidy Hutchinson)
 • Making false statements to obtain judicial approvals
 • Targeting political opponents in ways compared to abuses greater than Watergate.
 • 
 
6. January 6 Committee & Cassidy Hutchinson
 
 • Hutchinson is an unreliable witness whose testimony was: 
 • Second- or third-hand
 • Contradicted by Secret Service witnesses
 • Still heavily relied on (185 times in the Jan. 6 report)
 • 
 • She fabricated stories, including one involving Senator Ted Cruz
 
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Murder Rate Plummets-Trump Literally Saving Lives plus Disastrous Jack Smith Testimony

Meet my friends, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton! If you love Verdict, the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show might also be in your audio wheelhouse. Politics, news analysis, and some pop culture and comedy thrown in too.
 
 
 
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Church Protest Precedence
 
 
 
The arrest of an organizer tied to the anti‑ICE church disruption in Minnesota, announced by Attorney General Pam Bondi. The hosts react to DOJ confirmation that Nekima Levy-Armstrong (identified by Bondi as a key organizer) was arrested for allegedly coordinating an attack on a church service in St. Paul. Clay and Buck emphasize the speed and clarity of the DOJ’s action, praising the Department of Justice for responding quickly with a charge backed by evidence rather than performative outrage. They contrast the arrest with pre‑arrest media appearances in which the organizer claimed the church protest was “peaceful,” arguing that video evidence flatly contradicts that narrative.
 
 
 
Hour 1 of the program breaks down the legal foundation for the arrest, including laws protecting religious services from disruption. Buck explains that statutes originally designed to protect churches—historically justified by Democrats as safeguards against extremist interference—are now being enforced against left‑wing activists. Clay and Buck argue this represents an “open‑and‑shut” case where probable cause is clear, while cautioning that conviction still depends on a Minneapolis jury.
 
 
 
Black Lives Mattered to Trump
 
 
 
Clay points out one of the most underreported accomplishments of Trump’s second term: a historic drop in violent crime nationwide. Citing newly released data, the hosts highlight that the U.S. murder rate has fallen to its lowest level since 1900, with murders down 21% year‑over‑year, the largest single‑year decline ever recorded. They spotlight staggering city‑level declines, including Washington, D.C. and Omaha, both seeing murders drop by roughly 40%, and argue these results reflect a nationwide return to law‑and‑order policies.
 
 
 
Clay and Buck stress that these statistics carry particular significance for Black communities, noting that reductions in violent crime overwhelmingly translate into lives saved among populations most affected by homicide. Clay argues that Trump has, by policy outcomes rather than rhetoric, done more to save Black lives than any modern president—an assertion they say stands in direct contradiction to activist narratives that oppose enforcement‑focused policing.
 
 
 
FOFO
 
 
 
Multiple Minneapolis church protesters have now been arrested, with Attorney General Pam Bondi announcing additional suspects taken into custody. Clay and Buck focus on reports from CBS News and The Daily Wire that a federal judge refused to sign a criminal complaint allowing Don Lemon to be arrested, despite DOJ efforts. The hosts argue this judicial refusal underscores a growing concern about politicization within the courts, especially when contrasted with how aggressively Trump allies were previously prosecuted. They note that, despite early attempts to downplay the incident, Democrats appear to have abandoned public defense of the protesters due to the overwhelmingly negative optics of storming a church service. 
 
 
 
A core discussion in Hour 2 of the program centers on sanctuary city policies and obstruction of immigration enforcement. Clay and Buck explain that Minneapolis leadership—including Mayor Jacob Frey—has openly refused to cooperate with ICE, even in cases involving violent offenders already in custody. The hosts argue this refusal forces federal agents into more visible enforcement actions and directly fuels unrest, while also potentially violating the Supremacy Clause of the Constitution. They emphasize that refusing to enforce federal law is not passive resistance but deliberate obstruction.
 
 
 
Mayor Jacob Frey claims ICE operations exist solely to “terrorize” communities. Buck sharply disputes those claims, arguing the mayor is misrepresenting facts and ignoring his own refusal to cooperate with federal authorities. They contrast Frey’s statements with DOJ actions targeting protesters who openly challenged and taunted federal officials, including one individual who dared Attorney General Bondi to arrest him—only to be taken into custody hours later.
 
 
 
Davos Drama
 
 
 
Humor and commentary about California Governor Gavin Newsom’s failed Davos appearance, before welcoming Katie Zacharia, a California political and legal analyst, to unpack Newsom’s national ambitions and the state of Democratic politics on the West Coast. Zacharia explains that Newsom traveled to Davos largely to troll President Donald Trump, only to be politically sidelined as Trump advanced what she describes as a historic Greenland and Arctic security agreement. The discussion frames Newsom as the Democrats’ likely 2028 presidential front‑runner, despite what Zacharia characterizes as weak policy substance and declining credibility outside coastal blue states. Clay and Buck examine polling odds showing Newsom far ahead of other Democratic contenders and debate whether his polished media style could translate into national electability against potential Republican nominees such as J.D. Vance or Marco Rubio.
 
 
 
Hour 3 of the program also explores California’s deep internal struggles, including speculation around potential successors to Newsom such as Eric Swalwell, whom Zacharia argues is politically and legally unviable due to residency issues and extreme policy rhetoric toward ICE. The conversation expands into California’s broader political decline, including discussions of wealth taxes, billionaire flight to states like Florida, high energy costs, and voter identification laws. Zacharia emphasizes that voter ID reform is the most realistic path for Republicans to regain statewide competitiveness in California, calling it an overwhelmingly popular issue even among Democratic voters. 
 
 
 
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