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Episode: Trump TARGETED by Shooter from MAGA FAMILY and Trump Claims He Can DESTROY COUNTRIES!
Hosts: Jennifer Welch & Angie "Pumps" Sullivan
Date: February 24, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode dives deep into the recent attempted shooting outside Mar-a-Lago involving a Trump-supporting gunman, President Trump's erratic reaction to a Supreme Court setback, shifting party dynamics, and international fallout from Trump's online pronouncements. With their signature irreverent and incisive humor, Jennifer and Angie dissect political chaos, offer biting commentary on current leadership, and reflect on the shaky future of the Republican party—all while keeping the tone comedic and refreshingly forthright.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Mar-a-Lago Shooter: MAGA Family, Not the "Radical Left"

• The shooter killed outside Mar-a-Lago was initially blamed on left-wing extremism by right-wing media, but facts revealed he was a Trump supporter enraged over the Epstein files “cover-up.”
• Quote (Political Commentator, 00:19):
  "We see that the Secret Service shot a man dead outside Mar-a-Lago ... He was a big, huge MAGA Trumper. But this just goes to show, anything said from this administration, you cannot believe it. Not jobs report, not HHS findings, nothing about vaccines, FBI for sure. No DOJ, no, they lie, they take everything and they make the narrative they want to make."

2. Trump Melts Down After Supreme Court Tariff Ruling

• The Supreme Court declared Trump’s tariffs illegal, marking a rare judicial check.
• Trump’s reaction was described as "ketchup all over the wall" and “madder than a hornet.”
• Trump gave a bizarre speech rationalizing his executive powers, emphasizing he could “destroy countries” but not levy tariffs.
• Notable Trump Quote (impersonation, 02:50):
  “I can destroy the country ... I can embargo, I can do anything I want. But I can't charge $1 ... How ridiculous is that?”

3. Host Reactions: “Classic Decompensation” and Global Embarrassment

• Trump is described as mentally unfit, dangerously volatile, and a “global laughingstock.”
• Quote (Political Commentator, 03:38):
  “He is a nut. He is a global laughingstock. ... This man should be nowhere near power.”
• The hosts express grave concern about Trump's instability, especially given his power over foreign policy and potential nuclear confrontation.

4. International Response and Policy Fallout

• EU rejects new tariffs, India backs off trade talks, signaling a loss of U.S. credibility under Trump.

5. GOP 2028 Speculation: Rubio, JD Vance, or Neither?

• Hosts ridicule both JD Vance and Marco Rubio as potential Republican leaders, citing corruption, lack of charisma, and close association with Trump’s toxic brand.
• Quote (Political Commentator, 06:30):
  "JD Vance is bought and paid for by billionaires ... He is more diabolical than Trump, yet the cult won't follow him because he is absolutely unlikable... Ted Cruz style unlikable."
• Suggestion that the “Trump coattails” are now a liability and speculation on alternatives like Brian Kemp or Nikki Haley.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On administration dishonesty (00:19):
  "Anything said from this administration, you cannot believe it. Not jobs report, not HHS findings, nothing about vaccines, FBI for sure. No DOJ, no, they lie..."

• Trump’s tantrum after losing Supreme Court (02:50):
  “I can destroy the country ... but I can't charge them a little fee ... How ridiculous is that?”

• On Trump’s instability (03:38):
  "He is a raving madman ... He is a global laughingstock."

• On Republican 2028 prospects (06:30):
  "JD Vance is ... Ted Cruz style unlikable. When he tries to ha ha and be funny, it's just embarrassing."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:19–02:50: Mar-a-Lago shooter revelations and the right-wing narrative collapse
• 02:50–03:38: Trump’s speech meltdown after Supreme Court loss (Trump quote)
• 03:38–08:10: Host reactions, trade policy chaos, and GOP future
• 10:09–12:01: Trump’s Greenland blunder and international ridicule (Greenland PM’s response)

International Incident: Greenland Rejects Trump’s Hospital Ship

• Trump, in an apparent PR stunt, boasts about sending a hospital ship to Greenland (after a U.S. service member is rescued by Greenland), but the Greenland Prime Minister offers a pointed rejection referencing free universal healthcare.
• Greenland PM Jens Federich Nielsen’s Statement (Paraphrased, 11:00):
  “It is a no thank you from here ... We have a public health care system where treatment is free for citizens ... That is not how it works in the USA where it costs money to see a doctor ... Please talk to us instead of just making more or less random statements on social media.”
• Jennifer and Angie praise the PM’s diplomatic clapback and decry Trump’s unprofessional “policy by social media.”

Final Thoughts

• The hosts frame Trump as more unhinged than ever, dangerously so, particularly as he faces rare institutional pushback.
• They urge vigilance, express concern about the 2028 GOP field, and highlight the urgent need for responsible governance as Trump’s unpredictability becomes “a five-alarm fire.”

Tone:

Irreverent, bluntly comedic, yet clearly alarmed about the current state of U.S. leadership and the future of the Republican party. The hosts blend authenticity, worry, satire, and exasperation throughout.

For listeners who missed the episode, this summary distills the headline moments and heated analysis, offering a clear window into the episode’s major themes and mood.