IHIP News Podcast Summary

Episode: Trump Furious After Gavin Newsom Rips Him on Talk Show
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Date: September 25, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Jennifer Welch and Angie "Pumps" Sullivan react to escalating political tensions after California Governor Gavin Newsom publicly criticized Donald Trump on a talk show. Broadcasting from a red state, the duo delivers sharp, comedic, and impassioned commentary on current political threats, focusing on Trump's alleged authoritarian ambitions, Republican election strategies, and the broader dangers posed by Trump-aligned figures like Stephen Miller. This episode blends incisive analysis with irreverent humor, rallying listeners to vigilance and activism ahead of the 2028 election.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Alleged Authoritarian Moves

• Consolidating Power (“Kangles McTaco Tits” commentary)
  • Trump wants to prevent the 2028 election and "do everything he possibly can to prevent the midterms" ([01:33]).
  • Hosts argue that this is a pattern seen among authoritarians: “Every move they make is to keep and consolidate [power].” ([01:33])
• Importance of Free and Fair Elections
  • Gavin Newsom’s comments highlight national concern over protecting elections: “We get to have elections. They cannot take that away from us because it will go to the point of no return.” ([02:44])
• Apathy and Voter Suppression
  • Republicans' historical efforts to “prevent the masses from going out and voting” by gerrymandering, closing polling sites in marginalized neighborhoods, and creating intimidation at ballot boxes ([05:17]).

2. Military & Law Enforcement as Election Tools

• J.B. Pritzker’s Warnings
  • Trump’s calls to send troops into American cities are interpreted as a means to control elections through intimidation.
    • “If they've got troops in cities and it becomes a kind of norm for people...then it won't be abnormal for them when they're going to vote, having troops at the ballot boxes.” ([04:08])
  • This manipulation is seen as a way to deter opposition voters and seize control if the outcome is unfavorable to Trump.

3. Violence and Pardoning Political Crimes

• Trump on Whitmer Kidnapping Plot
  • Trump refuses to condemn those involved, implying potential pardons:
    • “I'll take a look at it...It looked to me like some people said some stupid things. You know, they were drinking and I think they said stupid things. But I'll take a look at that.” ([07:56], attributed to Trump)
  • Hosts find this shockingly dangerous and emblematic of authoritarian “free pass” behavior for political allies ([09:24]):
    • “He is giving a free pass to anybody that will do his bidding, which has hurt the enemy from within…The emboldening of violence around his support is very upsetting and it's chilling.”

4. Stephen Miller’s Influence and Right-Wing Extremism

• Miller’s Role in the Trump Administration
  • Stephen Miller is described as “totally evil, diabolical...running the country” while Trump is depicted as a “famous non reader” more interested in gossip than governance ([10:03]).
  • Miller’s power seen as unchecked, with an historical parallel to Nazi propaganda ([10:03]).
• Fox News’ Humanization Attempt
  • Jesse Watters interviews Miller’s wife, leading to ridicule:
    • “You are married to Stephen Miller, so you are the envy of all women. What is that like, the sexual matador, Right?” ([11:41], paraphrased)
  • Hosts respond with biting sarcasm, mocking efforts to make Miller seem relatable:
    • “He wakes her up in the morning, says, honey, let's do a few sick heils and let's go attack people who have different opinions than we do.” ([12:11])
• Focus on Power, Not Policy
  • Angie Sullivan notes Miller’s priorities:
    • “He wakes up every morning, we're going to defeat the left, not we're going to defeat inflation... Not that we're going to defeat the fact that no one can buy a house... None of that. It's the left.” ([13:02])
  • Accuses Miller and Trump’s GOP of white supremacy and Christian nationalism ([13:38]).

5. Satirical Resistance and Call to Action

• Epstein/Trump Statue Prank
  • Hosts celebrate a protest statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands, mocking Trump’s legacy:
    • “Whoever did this, I love you. This is fantastic. Keep doing this because we all – it's going to take every single one of us.” ([13:51])
• Encouragement to Stay Engaged
  • Continual urging to “organize efforts to stand up” against Trump’s authoritarianism and support the podcast and related activism.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On preventing elections:
  • “We have to remind all Americans as they try to divide us that we get to have elections...” – Jennifer Welch, [02:44]
• On using troops as intimidation:
  • “If they've got troops in cities and it becomes a kind of norm for people, then it won't be abnormal for them when they're going to vote, having troops at the ballot boxes.” – Political Analyst, [04:08]
• On Trump’s response to kidnappers:
  • “I'll take a look at it. It's been brought to my attention…They were drinking and I think they said stupid things." – Donald Trump, [07:56]
• On Miller’s priorities:
  • “He wakes up every morning, we're going to defeat the left, not we're going to defeat inflation... None of that. It's the left.” – Angie Sullivan, [13:02]
• On the protest statue:
  • “Whoever did this, I love you. This is fantastic. Keep doing this...” – Jennifer Welch, [13:51]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:33] Trump and authoritarian tactics, Newsom's warnings
• [03:26] Fears of election manipulation, rise of tech billionaires in politics
• [04:08] Pritzker on military intimidation at polls
• [07:56] Trump on Whitmer kidnapping plot, pardons
• [10:03] Stephen Miller’s undisputed influence in Trump’s government
• [13:02] Discussion of Miller's ideology and Fox News’ attempts to humanize him
• [13:51] Satirical resistance: Epstein-Trump statue and rallying community action

Tone & Final Thoughts

The episode is fast-paced, unfiltered, and unapologetically progressive, laced with humor, expletives, and a constant sense of urgency. Both hosts use satire and sarcasm to underscore dangers they perceive in the Trump movement and urge listeners to vigilance, activism, and solidarity.

Endnote:
While comedic, the hosts' underlying message is deadly serious: the threats to democracy and the need for collective action are real and imminent. Their parting call is to stay informed, speak out, and support resistance – with a wink and a punchline.