WTF are these senators.. | Asmongold

August 12, 2026

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Senator Marco Rubio, during a confirmation hearing for his role as Secretary of State, told Senator Chris Van Hollen directly: "Your regret for voting for me confirms I'm doing a good job." The exchange, which Asmongold plays and reacts to in this episode, centers on Van Hollen's past advocacy for a specific Salvadoran migrant named Kilmar Abrego Garcia — a man who, according to Rubio and two separate judges, was a member of MS-13. Asmongold uses the clip as a launching point to argue that the U.S. immigration system should be ruthlessly pragmatic, prioritizing national interest over sentimentality, and that the political left has been "outflanked" on a basic question: who should be allowed into the country.

The core argument: national interest, not open borders

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What you'll learn

1 (00:00) **Opening: Chris Van Hollen vs. Marco Rubio** - Asmongold introduces a clip of Senator Chris Van Hollen getting "demolished" by Marco Rubio during a hearing.
2 (01:25) **Background on the "Kilmar" Case** - Asmongold explains the context of Van Hollen's actions, focusing on an alleged MS-13 member he met with.
3 (02:34) **Rubio's Core Immigration Principle** - The clip continues with Rubio stating the foundation of U.S. immigration policy.
4 (03:14) **Priority and Merit vs. Family Ties** - Rubio explains the need to prioritize immigrants based on contribution, not just family connections.
5 (04:04) **Van Hollen's "Race Card" Argument** - The clip shows Van Hollen attempting to frame the debate around racial discrimination.
6 (06:55) **Vetting and Assimilation Logic** - Rubio and Asmongold discuss the practical realities of vetting and cultural assimilation.
7 (09:12) **Rubio's Full Statement on Prioritization** - Rubio reiterates his core argument about national interest and prioritization.

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Guests on this episode

Marco Rubio Chris Van Hollen

Show Notes

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