Episode Overview

Podcast: IHIP News
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Episode Title: Trump Calls For the Death Of Dems and Mike Johnson Doubles Down
Date: November 20, 2025

This episode delivers a raw and passionate breakdown of former President Trump’s incendiary social media post calling for the execution of Democratic Congress members, Mike Johnson’s tepid response, and the normalization of violent rhetoric within American politics. Jennifer and Angie unpack recent events, criticize Republican enabling, and lambast weak Democratic opposition—all with their signature sharp wit and unfiltered commentary.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Violent Rhetoric & Its Impact

• Trump Calls for Execution:

  • Trump posted calls for “seditious behavior punishable by death,” reposting “hang them” and referencing George Washington.
  • This was in response to Democrats stating that military service members do not have to comply with illegal orders.
  • Quote [00:05 | Angie]:

    “This is the man that is so worried about rhetoric on the left. ... He is sitting, calling for death of sitting Congress people.”

• Rhetorical Normalization:

  • Hosts stress that Trump’s violent talk is routine, not shocking.
  • They highlight historical patterns of Trump invoking or amplifying threats against opponents.
  • Quote [01:40 | Jennifer]:

    “He's always done this kind of shit... spoken about and retweeted violence against his opponents, against Joe Biden, against Nancy Pelosi, against Barack Obama... rinse and repeat over and over and over. It’s become normalized.”

• Republican Complicity:

  • The hosts criticize Congressional Republicans for their silence or weak responses.
  • Predict Republicans “will do nothing,” Fox will deflect blame, and that this environment incites real political violence.

2. The Military, Illegal Orders, and the GOP

• Trump and the Military:

  • Trump’s expectation that the military will follow personal orders, legal or not, is dissected.
  • Quote [03:38 | Angie]:

    “The Department of Defense under Pete Hexath is Donald Trump's personal tool... I do not care if it's legal or not... I want you to do it because you're my military.”

• Military as Gestapo:

  • Jennifer warns of parallels to fascist regimes, stating Trump wants the military “primed to be his Gestapo.”

• Democratic Response:

  • Biden’s decision to appoint Merrick Garland as Attorney General is criticized as a missed opportunity for stronger action post-January 6th.
  • Quote [04:51 | Jennifer]:

    “Biden failed that because he tried to play integrity politics... he appointed a moderate who did not understand severity of this situation.”

3. Mike Johnson’s Response and Hypocrisy in Leadership

• Johnson’s Weakness:

  • A clip is played of Speaker Mike Johnson calling the situation “wildly inappropriate,” but failing to condemn Trump directly or address the illegality.
    • Quote [07:15 | Mike Johnson]:

      “That was wildly inappropriate. It is very dangerous. You have leading members of Congress telling troops to disobey orders. I think that’s unprecedented in America, in history.”

  • Jennifer’s response is scathing, mocking his religious pretenses and lack of backbone.
  • Quote [07:55 | Jennifer]:

    “Moses Mike Grinder Johnson is the biggest, perfect pussy, worthless person on the planet... He thumps his Bible every chance he can get, and then he gets on his knees and basically sucks Trump's dick every chance he can get.”

• Conspiracies Over Control:

  • They theorize about why leaders like Johnson remain subservient to Trump, hinting at blackmail and personal secrets.

4. The Stakes for Democracy

• Escalating Political Threats:

  • Highlighted by an audio of Senator Chris Murphy’s angry condemnation:
    • Quote [11:08 | Chris Murphy]:

      “President of the United States just called for Democratic members of Congress to be executed. This is not normal. We cannot allow this to feel this as... Every Democratic member of the Senate and House, their life is in jeopardy right now... If you are a person of influence in this country, maybe it’s time to pick a fucking side.”

  • The hosts call for more vocal Democrats like Murphy instead of “chuckle Schumer.”

• Criticism of Weak Democrats:

  • Chuck Schumer is lambasted for lack of vigor.
    • Quote [14:16 | Jennifer]:

      “Chuckles Schumer is controlled opposition. ... Everybody needs to get serious about this because this is just day after day in America.”

5. Broader Social Critique

• Rant on American Media and Culture:
  • Commentary on Fox News viewers, political cowardice, and the failures of both parties to protect democracy.
  • The hosts specifically call out closeted politicians and the consequences of their perceived lack of courage.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s Rhetoric Becoming Routine:

  • “Sadly, this is a normal day in America. The Republicans will do nothing about this. The Supreme Court will do nothing about this. This man has been able to get away with more than anybody I've ever seen in my life because he's a rich white guy, period.” (Jennifer, 02:25)

• On the Danger to Democracy:

  • “Today. He crossed yet another line that no democracy can afford to tolerate. He must be condemned forcefully, loudly, and without excuses.” (Chuck Schumer quoted by Jennifer, 14:04)

• On Complicity and Fear:

  • “People in his party not agree with him, but they go along because they're scared for their lives and their families. That is bananas.” (Angie, 12:17)

Important Timestamps & Segments

• 00:05–01:40: Trump’s execution post and normalization of violent threats
• 01:40–03:38: Trump’s history of violent rhetoric and Republican silence
• 03:38–04:51: The military’s position and how Trump’s rhetoric endangers servicemembers
• 04:51–07:00: Critique of Biden’s AG pick and historic parallels to fascism
• 07:00–07:55: Mike Johnson’s response to Trump’s post (clip and analysis)
• 11:08–12:04: Chris Murphy’s forceful Senate floor remarks on the danger posed
• 13:00–14:16: Extended critique of current Democratic and Republican leaders

Tone & Style

Throughout the episode, Jennifer and Angie deploy acerbic humor, sarcasm, and emotional urgency. Their commentary is unapologetically progressive, deeply personal, and shot through with frustration, exasperation, and moments of cathartic laughter.

Summary

This episode is a fast-paced, highly opinionated analysis of the ever-escalating right-wing political discourse in America, spotlighting Trump’s most recent dangerous rhetoric, the Republican party’s enabling, and the urgent need for Democratic leaders to rise to the occasion. With acerbic humor and palpable outrage, Jennifer and Angie lay bare what they see as the alarming normalization of political violence and the cowardice of America’s political elite.