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5 min readIn a press conference that Asmongold characterized as "Trump got real," the president defended sending federal forces into California, dismissed criticism from Governor Gavin Newsom, and framed the intervention as necessary to prevent the kind of urban destruction he said he watched in Minneapolis and other cities. The conversation then turned into a broader argument about immigration enforcement, public opinion, and the political strategy behind the administration's hardline approach.
The core argument: Trump is winning the immigration fight, and knows it
The central thesis running through the episode is that Donald Trump's aggressive posture on immigration and civil unrest is not a liability but a political asset that his administration is deliberately leaning into. Asmongold pointed to polling data showing Trump's net approval on immigration had swung from deeply negative in his first term to positive territory—plus one point in the aggregate, with some polls showing even higher numbers. "There is no issue on which Trump is doing so much better than he was in his first term, more than this," he said.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (01:30) **Trump Defends Federalizing the National Guard in California** - Trump responds to criticism from California’s governor and attorney general over sending the National Guard, framing it as a necessary intervention to prevent urban destruction.
- 2 (02:56) **Trump Credits for Intervention** - Trump asserts that his decision to send in the military was widely praised, even by people he would least expect.
- 3 (03:39) **Update on China Trade Talks** - Trump discusses ongoing negotiations with China, emphasizing tariffs and deficit reduction as key achievements.
- 4 (05:33) **On Greta Thunberg and Elon Musk** - Trump gives a brief, dismissive comment on Greta Thunberg, then addresses questions about Elon Musk’s behavior and alleged drug use at the White House.
- 5 (06:50) **Questions on Israel, Gaza, and Iran** - Trump is asked about Israel intercepting a boat and the entry of aid into Gaza, followed by a question about a potential meeting with Iran.
- 6 (09:23) **Trump on January 6th and Potential Insurrection** - Trump is asked if he would call the events of January 6th an "insurrection," and responds by praising the National Guard and police.
- 7 (11:27) **Appointment of Lebanese Ambassador** - Trump shares a personal anecdote about appointing a new ambassador to Lebanon, praising his bravery and patriotism.
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