IHIP News, Ep. “Trump Spiraling After He Deletes Tweet Leaking Secret Plans”

Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie “Pumps” Sullivan
Date: September 22, 2025

Episode Overview

In this charged and darkly comedic installment, Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan dissect an explosive week in U.S. politics—what they call “Donald Trump's most authoritarian week yet”—following his accidental posting (and swift deletion) of a direct message leaking secret plans to weaponize the justice system against his enemies. The hosts cut through recent political spin to examine wider implications: the erosion of civil liberties, deepening fascist tendencies in the administration, and the economic dangers of a compromised justice system. Their signature blend of outrage, sharp sarcasm, and personal insight targets Trump’s loyalists, Republican cowardice, and religious hypocrisy shaping today’s America.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

The Authoritarian Escalation Post-Charlie Kirk Assassination

• Both hosts react with alarm at how the Trump regime is using Charlie Kirk’s murder as a pretext to consolidate power and erode civil liberties, calling it “Donald Trump's most authoritarian week yet.”
• Trump and allies immediately blamed the left and mobilized coordinated messaging (00:20).
• “They are using overt nationalism, which is fascism.” — Host (00:45)

Trump’s Accidental Message Leaks Damning Intent

• Trump, described mockingly as “Granny Kanks,” posts a message meant for the Attorney General to his social network “Lie Social,” demanding prosecution of political rivals and cheerleading a lawyer willing to “cook the books” (01:10).
• Key Quote:
  “He is basically cooking the books. He wants to start with this is my enemy. And then you make the case.” — Host (01:58)
• The hosts highlight the danger of evidence fabrication and the chilling effect on the justice system and business climate.

Impact on Economy and Investment

• Erosion of judicial integrity scaring off investors and devaluing the dollar.
• “When you erode the court system so much… businesses don’t have a court system they can go into to enforce contracts. Investors flee. Right now, the dollar is having the worst year on record.” — Host (02:36)

Parallels with Historical Republican Integrity

• The hosts lament current Republican inaction, contrasting it with the party’s stance during Watergate:
  “Imagine Richard Nixon was told by the Republicans in Congress, you must resign… In just 50 years… they have fallen to where now they will uphold all of that. …It’s wild.” — Host (03:34)

GOP’s Loyalty to Trump Over Constituents

• “They are putting the interests of Donald Trump over their own.” — Co-host (04:39)
• Trump’s entire team and Republican lawmakers are accused of serving his ego, not the public interest: “These men… their number one thing every day is to not piss off this demented, deranged man.” — Host (06:41)

“Rise of the Bottom Feeders” in Trump’s Inner Circle

• Ex-officials from Trump’s first administration (Trump 1.0) are described as “decen[t] people” who cared about the country, while the current roster are painted as sycophants and opportunists (05:22).

Justice System Corruption & Bribery Allegations

• Ned Price tweet summary: On a single Saturday, Trump orders the AG to pursue his enemies, quashes an investigation into a bribed border czar, and advances a shady TikTok deal (07:09).
• Tom Homan bribe: NBC reports Homan, Trump’s border czar, accepted a $50,000 bribe. The AG, Pam Bondi, reportedly killed the investigation (08:10).
• Economic Ramifications: “When we do not have good courts and we do not have a good justice department. Investors will flee. This is utter insanity.” — Host (08:50)

The “Alligator Alcatraz” Scandal & Migrant Disappearances

• Over 1,800 detainees from the notorious “Alligator Alcatraz” camps are missing, with no government accountability.
• Host promises deeper coverage in future episodes (09:40).

On Hypocrisy and Authoritarian Enablers

• Religious and moral hypocrisy within Trump’s base and administration is excoriated by both hosts.
• Striking Quote:
  “When authoritarianism is on the rise, you can count on the richest, least vulnerable men on the planet to be the biggest cowards.” — Bradley Whitford, quoted by Agent Self, FBI (10:21)
• The hosts warn oligarchs and sycophants that eventually “the knives of this government will turn towards you.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Trump’s messaging style:
  “He texts the same way that he tweets.” — Host (01:45)
• On Trump’s administration:
  “Turns out fraud and bribes, that’s all required too.” — Co-host (09:06)
• Warning to Trump allies:
  “At some point, the knives of this government will turn towards you... Now, at some point, you will not be safe either.” — Host (10:59)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:00–02:40: Trump’s authoritarian escalation and problematic “leaked” message
• 02:41–04:32: Economic implications and historical perspective on GOP conduct
• 04:33–06:50: Republican subservience, Trump’s enablers, and manufactured justice
• 07:00–08:50: Corruption in the DOJ, border czar bribe, and investor fears
• 09:00–09:40: “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant disappearances
• 10:20–11:10: Authoritarianism’s billionaire enablers and consequences

Tone & Style

Welch and Sullivan balance earnest alarm with biting sarcasm and dark humor. Their language is vivid and unfiltered—sometimes profane, always passionate—and they make clear appeals to their progressive audience. The scope is both detailed and panoramic, blending real-time news reporting with big-picture historical comparisons.

For listeners seeking a digestible, sharp, and highly opinionated account of the unfolding political crisis, this episode offers both catharsis and a call to vigilance.