Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update – 12PM ET, July 25, 2025
Released on July 25, 2025
1. President Trump Accuses Former President Obama of Misconduct
The hour opened with a heated discussion surrounding former President Barack Obama and current President Donald Trump's allegations. President Trump claims that Obama owes him significantly, pointing towards potential misconduct during Obama's tenure.
- Lisa Brady reported, "President Trump says former President Obama owes him big" (00:02).
- Tulsi Gabbard, Director of National Intelligence, accused Obama of "treasonous actions involving the investigation into President Trump and allegations of colluding with Russia to interfere in the 2016 election" (00:18).
- President Trump acknowledged the Supreme Court's ruling, stating, "the Supreme Court ruling in his favor could make it hard to prosecute the former president. He's done criminal acts, there's no question about it" (00:39).
However, the legal landscape presents challenges:
- Reince Priebus countered, "But he has immunity" (00:39).
- Tulsi Gabbard elaborated, "The Supreme Court ruled last year presidents have absolute immunity for acts taken while in office" (00:41), referencing the defense used in Trump's 2020 election interference case.
Fox's Reince Meltz in Washington added that Obama's office has dismissed these conspiracy allegations as distractions. Meanwhile, some Republican senators are advocating for a special counsel probe, though the Attorney General's office remains committed to its existing "strike force" to investigate the newly released documents.
2. Investigations Involving Ghislaine Maxwell
The segment shifted focus to ongoing investigations related to Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein.
- Reince Priebus reported Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanch's continued efforts, "visiting a federal courthouse in Florida for a second day to meet again with Ghislaine Maxwell" (00:52).
In response:
- David Oscar Marcus, Maxwell's attorney, stated, "Maxwell answered every single one of Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche's questions" (01:20).
- Tulsi Gabbard added, "She never declined to answer. She answered all the questions truthfully, honestly and to the best of her ability" (01:27).
- David Oscar Marcus further explained, "Blanche took a full day and asked a lot of questions, explaining Maxwell never stopped and never invoked a privilege" (01:34).
Christian Goodwin, Fox News contributor, relayed President Trump's stance: "He's not thinking about a possible pardon for Maxwell" (01:41). This statement comes as Trump prepares to travel to Scotland for business meetings.
3. Immigration and Deportation Efforts in Florida
A significant portion of the update covered the heightened immigration enforcement activities in Florida.
- Lisa Brady introduced the topic by stating, "Deportation flights now underway from the new Florida detention facility" (02:22).
- Reince Priebus provided details, "Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says US Immigration and Customs Enforcement now has migrant removal flights operating out of the former aircraft training facility in the Everglades now known as Alligator Alcatraz" (02:35).
Further elaboration included:
- Tulsi Gabbard described the facility's capabilities: "You got 5,000 gallons of jet fuel on site. You got runway lighting. This airport is able to accept commercial sized aircraft" (02:53).
- Reince Priebus added, "Those flights have so far removed 100 detained illegals from the country and the number of flights is expected to rapidly increase" (03:07).
Evan Brown in Miami highlighted political tensions, noting that Democrats in Congress have opposed President Trump's mass deportation efforts, labeling the remote facility as "inhumane."
4. Legal Proceedings Against Former Congressman Jorge Santos
Attention then turned to legal consequences faced by former Congressman Jorge Santos.
- Lisa Brady reported, "Disgraced former congressman Jorge Santos set to begin serving a seven-year prison sentence for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress" (03:14).
- Santos has admitted to "deceiving donors and stealing the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his congressional campaign" (03:14).
He is scheduled to report to the Federal Bureau of Prisons today, marking a significant moment in his legal battles.
5. Viral Incident Involving Corporate Executives
In a lighter yet noteworthy segment:
- A viral video captured Astronomer's Kristin Cabot resigning as head of human resources shortly after CEO Andy Byron also stepped down. The incident occurred during a Kiss Cam moment at a Coldplay concert in Boston.
Ryan Reynolds provided commentary: "They were caught last week cuddling on a big screen Kiss cam... They're both married to other people with children... Either they're having an affair or they're just very shy" (03:49), adding a touch of humor to the news cycle.
6. Stock Market Briefing
Concluding the update, a brief overview of the stock market was provided:
- Lisa Brady summarized, "The green is right now. The Dow's up 55 points. The S&P and the NASDAQ remain in record territory" (04:19).
Closing Notes
The podcast concluded with standard promotions for Fox News Podcasts and additional content offerings, which were not included in this summary.
Notable Timestamps:
- 00:02 – Introduction to Trump vs. Obama allegations
- 00:18 – Tulsi Gabbard's accusations
- 00:39 – Trump's acknowledgment of Supreme Court ruling
- 01:20 – Maxwell's cooperation with DOJ
- 02:22 – Florida deportation flights commence
- 03:14 – Jorge Santos to begin prison sentence
- 04:19 – Stock market update
This summary encapsulates the key discussions and insights from the Fox News Hourly Update aired at 12PM ET on July 25, 2025, providing a comprehensive overview for listeners and non-listeners alike.