Episode Details

1. Iran & Middle East Policy

• Trump warns Iran to “not be foolish” and to accept a new nuclear/missile deal.
• He signals possible deployment of a second U.S. aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East if negotiations fail.
• References Operation Midnight Hammer, the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites six months earlier, framing it as a precedent for future action.
• Iran insists negotiations be limited only to enrichment levels and rejects including missiles or regional proxy forces.
• Netanyahu is meeting Trump at the White House, emphasizing U.S.–Israel alignment on Iran.

2. U.S. Border & Immigration

• Trump says the U.S. currently has the strongest border in U.S. history, stating “essentially no illegal crossings in 8 months.”
• Says maritime drug interdictions reduced drug flow by 33% and saved 25,000 American lives.
• Argues his administration doesn’t receive enough credit due to “public relations problems.”

3. Sanctuary Cities

• Trump calls sanctuary cities “sanctuaries for criminals,” claiming they protect killers, drug lords, and gang members.
• Says Senator Lindsey Graham is pushing hard to eliminate sanctuary cities, and Trump backs him “100%.”
• Points to New York City spending billions on migrants as evidence of the cost of sanctuary policies.

4. Minnesota Fraud Investigation

• Trump alleges $19 billion in fraud in Minnesota related to medical programs and other aid.
• Says Somali immigrants are responsible for significant fraud, including referencing a “fake congresswoman.”
• States that recovering even 50% of nationwide fraud would “balance the budget without cuts.”

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