Evening Wire: American Adversary Aids Iran & Gonzales Bows Out | 3.6.26

Summary

Morning Wire: Evening Wire - American Adversary Aids Iran & Gonzales Bows Out | March 6, 2026

Hosts: John Bickley & Georgia Howe
Date: March 6, 2026
Theme Overview:
This episode delivers an up-to-the-minute overview of intensifying global conflicts—specifically US-Iran tensions, Russia’s covert involvement, and notable domestic political fallout. It also covers an unexpected but lively social media battle between McDonald’s and Burger King CEOs.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Hardline on Iran (00:27–01:22)

• President Trump maintains a tough stance, stating via Truth Social there will be “no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender” (00:49).
• Trump vows U.S. and allies’ willingness to help rebuild Iran’s economy if it accepts new leadership, even coining the slogan: “Make Iran Great Again.”
• Iranian President Massoud Baseshkian asserts that mediation efforts have begun in hopes of deescalation.

Quote:

“There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender... Make Iran Great again.”
— President Trump via John Bickley (00:49–01:10)

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2. Military Developments in the Iran Conflict (01:22–04:34)

• The US Military has reportedly sunk or destroyed over 30 Iranian warships, with recent attacks including a drone carrier “the size of a WWII aircraft carrier” now ablaze (01:32).
• Admiral Brad Cooper, in a press conference, confirmed the escalating tally of destroyed ships and highlighted US forcefulness.

Quote:

"We're now up over 30 ships and in just the last few hours we hit an Iranian drone carrier ship roughly the size of a World War II aircraft carrier, and as we speak, it's on fire."
— John Bickley quoting Admiral Brad Cooper (01:32–01:51)

• Israeli forces conducted a major airstrike on an underground military bunker in Tehran used by senior Iranian leaders (02:24–03:11).
• The UAE is considering freezing billions of Iranian assets, as the country faces economic collapse. Iranian missile attacks targeted UAE territory, resulting in harrowing experiences for Westerners in the region.

Memorable Moment:

"We started to get the alerts on the phone... missile alert, seek shelter. That was very scary... we looked out the window and we watched a missile get intercepted... It was terrifying."
— Bryson Begg, Maryland student caught in the UAE strikes (03:39–04:27)

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3. International Fallout & Espionage (01:58–02:24, 04:34–05:04)

• British police arrested four men—suspected of surveilling London’s Jewish community for Iran.
• Australian sailors were discovered aboard a US submarine during an attack—fueling governmental controversy in Australia regarding their involvement in the conflict.

Quote:

“The Australians were not involved in the attack,”
— PM Anthony Albanese, via Georgia Howe (04:34–05:04)

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4. Russia’s Covert Aid to Iran (05:04–07:04)

• Russia is providing intelligence to Iran regarding US military positions (05:04).
• Trump administration hasn’t publicly confirmed Russian involvement. The US War Department declined comment.
• Russian leader Putin harshly condemned the US-Israel strike that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and his family.

Quote:

"[Russia’s involvement] does seem like it's a pretty comprehensive effort.”
— U.S. official (via Zach Jewell) (05:31)

"A cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law." — Vladimir Putin on the airstrike (06:15)

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5. Domestic Political Shake-Ups (07:04–09:35)

Rep. Tony Gonzales Drops Reelection Bid (07:04–07:49)

• Facing scandal after an affair and subsequent suicide of an aide, Congressman Tony Gonzales will not seek reelection. The ongoing ethics investigation puts pressure on the House GOP’s slim majority.

Quote:

“After deep reflection and discussions with his family, [Gonzales] has decided to step away...”
— John Bickley (07:17)

Trump Disavows Tucker Carlson (07:49–09:29)

• In remarks to ABC’s Jonathan Karl, Trump denounced podcaster Tucker Carlson, claiming Carlson “is not MAGA... America First, and Tucker is none of those things.”
• Trump dismisses Carlson’s criticism of US action in Iran and ridicules him as “not smart enough to understand.”

Memorable Moment:

“Trump said MAGA is America first, and Tucker is none of those things. Carlson has been an outspoken critic... Trump ended his remarks by saying, quote, 'Tucker is really not smart enough to understand.'”
— John Bickley (08:23–08:49)

Unexpected Teamsters-Endorsed Nominee (08:49–09:35)

• Senator Markwayne Mullin receives endorsement from Teamsters president Sean O'Brien for DHS Secretary, despite their infamous near-fight during a viral Senate hearing.
• Audio from heated Senate exchange replayed for comedic effect.

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6. Trump & Medical Misinformation Impact (09:35–10:15)

• A study in The Lancet shows acetaminophen (Tylenol) prescriptions among pregnant women in ERs dropped after Trump’s comments linking Tylenol and autism, though researchers stress correlation is not causation.
• Use of leucovorin spiked after administration’s promotion as an autism treatment.
• Major medical groups continue to deny any proven link between acetaminophen and autism spectrum disorder.

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7. The 2026 “Burger War” (10:15–11:27)

• McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski and Burger King CEO Tom Curtis face off on social media with awkward and humorous promotional videos for new burgers.
• Online commenters lampooned Kempczinski’s “hostage tape” style performance while praising Curtis for his “clearly experienced bite style”.

Quote:

"That's a big bite for a Big Arch. It's distinctively McDonald's. Only McDonald's could do this type of burger..."
— Chris Kempczinski (McDonald’s CEO) (10:49–11:05)

“Not bad, right? Only one thing missing—a napkin.”
— Tom Curtis (Burger King CEO) (11:21)

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender... Make Iran Great again.”
  — President Trump via John Bickley (00:49–01:10)

• "We're now up over 30 ships... we hit an Iranian drone carrier ship roughly the size of a WWII aircraft carrier, and as we speak, it's on fire."
  — Admiral Brad Cooper (01:32–01:51)

• “A cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law.”
  — Vladimir Putin (06:15)

• "Trump said MAGA is America first, and Tucker is none of those things... Tucker is really not smart enough to understand."
  — John Bickley paraphrasing Trump (08:23–08:49)

• "We started to get the alerts on the phone... missile alert, seek shelter... we watched a missile get intercepted... terrifying."
  — Bryson Begg (03:39–04:27)

• "That's a big bite for a Big Arch."
  — Chris Kempczinski (10:49–11:05)

• "Not bad, right? Only one thing missing—a napkin."
  — Tom Curtis (11:21)

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Episode Structure & Flow

1. Iran Tensions: Trump’s rhetoric and new military escalations in the Gulf.
2. International Impact: UAE’s asset freeze, Israeli strikes, espionage in London, and Australian entanglement.
3. Russian Intervention: Intelligence-sharing and public condemnation.
4. American Politics: Scandal fallout (Gonzales), MAGA infighting (Trump vs. Carlson), Cabinet nominations.
5. Medical Decisions: Trump’s impact on public health perceptions.
6. Pop Culture/Lighter Segment: McDonald’s vs. Burger King social media skirmish.

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This episode of Evening Wire dives deeply into breaking international stories, illustrates how U.S. political narratives ripple into both policy and culture, and closes with a note of levity. Listeners come away informed on major geopolitical developments and domestic controversies—with memorable moments that showcase the escalating turbulence of 2026.

Transcript

[John Bickley]

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[Georgia Howe]

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[John Bickley]

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[Georgia Howe]

President Trump stands firm with his hardline approach with Tehran An American adverse adversary is apparently aiding Iran's fight against the US and an age old conflict breaks anew between the CEOs of McDonald's and Burger King. I'm Georgia Howe with Daily Wire Executive editor John Bickley. It's Friday, March 6th, and this is Evening Wire.

[John Bickley]

President Trump is standing firm on his hardline approach with Tehran and a Truth Social Post today declared there will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender, which he of course wrote in all caps. He added that after the selection of a great and acceptable leader, the US and its allies would help rebuild Iran's economy, saying the country could become bigger, better and stronger than ever before. Trump closed the message with a new slogan, make Iran Great again. The post comes after Iranian President Massoud Baseshkian claimed that some countries have begun mediation efforts over the conflict.

[Georgia Howe]

The U.S. military says it sunk or destroyed more than 30 Iranian warships. Admiral Brad Cooper made the announcement today during a press conference in Tampa.

[John Bickley]

You may have heard the president say just a little while ago that we have sunk or destroyed 24 ships. That was true. At the moment we're now up over 30 ships and in just the last few hours we hit an Iranian drone carrier ship roughly the size of a World War II aircraft carrier, and as we speak, it's on fire.

[Georgia Howe]

President Trump has previously stated that one of the main objectives of Epic Fury is total destruction of the Iranian navy.

[John Bickley]

Four men have been arrested on suspicion of gathering intelligence on London's Jewish community on behalf of Iran. Daily Wire foreign affairs reporter Cassia Kiva has more.

[Georgia Howe]

The Metropolitan Police Service said the suspects, one Iranian national and three dual British Iranian citizens, were detained early Friday during counter terrorism operations in and around North London. Authorities believe the men were conducting surveillance

[John Bickley]

of specific sites and individuals.

[Georgia Howe]

In a statement, Commander Helen Flanagan, who is in charge of London's counterterrorism policing, said, quote, we understand the public may be concerned, in particular the Jewish community, and as always, I would ask them to remain vigilant and if they see or hear anything that concerns them, then to contact US. Overnight, around 50 Israeli fighter jets carried out a major strike targeting an underground military bunker in Tehran. The complex served as a hardened command facility used by senior Iranian leadership and military officials to coordinate operations even during large scale attacks. Israeli intelligence reportedly spent years mapping the underground structure, allowing a precision strike. Officials say the strike on the bunker is another major step in dismantling the Iranian regime's military leadership.

[John Bickley]

In response to Tehran's attacks, the United Arab Emirates is considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held in the country. The move could severely restrict Iran's access to foreign currency and global trade networks. This comes at a time when its economy is already crippled. Iran launched more than 1,000 drones and missiles toward both military and civilian targets in the uae. Morning Wire spoke to a student from Maryland, Bryson Begg, who was on a school trip in Abu Dhabi during some of these strikes. My friend says, hey, our flight just got suspended. And I was like, oh boy. Well, I guess we're stuck here for a few hours. I did not realize it was going to be a few days. And then we started to get the alerts on the phone. The phone started blowing up saying, missile alert, seek shelter. That was very scary. And then we look out the window and we watched a missile get intercepted by. I believe the Abu Dhabi government watched the explosion. And we have a few pictures of the smoke from it. It was terrifying. And then we contacted our parents, who were also freaking out, understandably. Bryson said he was floored by the amount of support he and his classmates received. Everybody wanted to help, whether it was parents, our community, our parishes. Everybody was praying. I mean, we had thousands of prayers. It was. It was really heartwarming, actually. Like, you see in those really dire moments, you see just the goodness of people's hearts.

[Georgia Howe]

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has confirmed reports that three Australian sailors were on board the US Submarine that sunk an Iranian warship in international waters. The Aussies were on board the ship as part of the Aukus program in which Australian sailors are embedded on US Ships for training purposes. The revelation has sparked massive conflict within the Australian government. While the PM has stated that the Australians were not involved in the attack, others in his government see their presence as implicating their nation in the conflict.

[John Bickley]

An American adversary is quietly helping Iran. Daily Wire reporter Zach Jewell has the details. Russia is providing intelligence to Iran on the location of U.S. forces, including warships and aircraft, according to three officials who spoke to the Post. One of the Post sources said that Russia's involvement, quote, does seem like it's a pretty comprehensive effort. The Trump administration has not yet confirmed whether Russia has stepped into the conflict to help Iran, and the War Department declined to comment on the issue when asked by the Daily Wire. In a statement from the White House, Trump spokeswoman Anna Kelly did not address the Washington Post report but said, quote, the Iranian regime is being absolutely crushed. Russia, a close ally of Iran, has condemned the joint U. S. Israeli military action targeting Iranian leadership, military assets and nuclear infrastructure. Russian dictator Vladimir Putin said the strike that killed Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and members of his family and inner circle was a, quote, cynical violation of all norms of human morality and international law. This episode is sponsored by Brickhouse Nutrition. You've probably heard about those weight loss injections that everyone's been talking about, and for good reason. The results can be pretty incredible. They work by helping regulate blood sugar and keeping your appetite in check. But here's the thing. Not everyone wants to deal with weekly injections, especially when you start hearing about some of the side effects that can come with them. That's where Lean comes in. It's a weight loss supplement developed by doctors, and people are seeing some really impressive results. The ingredients in Lean are backed by research showing that they can help lower blood sugar, turn stored fat into energy, and reduce those constant cravings that make dieting so hard. This stuff is no joke. I am one of those people that eats sometimes a lot when I'm stressed. But once Lean came into the picture, I was able to rein in my cravings. Let's get you started with 20% off and free Rush shipping so you can add Lean to your healthy diet and exercise plan. Visit take lean.com and enter wire for your discount. That's promo code [e-mail] today.

[Georgia Howe]

Texas Republican Congressman Tony Gonzalez announced Thursday he will not seek reelection. Daily Wire political contributor Tim Pierce has the story.

[John Bickley]

This follows weeks of controversy over Gonzalez's admitted affair with a congressional aide who later died by suicide. Gonzalez said in a statement that after, quote, deep reflection and discussions with his family, he's decided to step away from the race while continuing to serve his district through the end of this Congress. The decision came hours after top House Republicans, including Speaker Mike Johnson, urged him to drop his reelection bid as the House Ethics Committee moves forward with an investigation tied to findings from the Office of Congressional Conduct. Republican leaders say the ethics probe should proceed quickly while Gonzalez's choice to remain in office could be significant for the GOP's narrow four seat majority in the House.

[Georgia Howe]

President Trump is done with Tucker Carlson declaring that the podcaster has, quote, lost his way. Daily Wire senior editor Joel Niedler has the details.

[John Bickley]

Trump told ABC reporter Jonathan Karl on Thursday that Carlson was no longer MAGA and that he's known this for, quote, a long time. Here's Carl recounting his conversation with Trump. And I asked him about something Carlson told me just as the war with Iran was getting underway. Carlson had told me that it was absolutely disgusting and evil. So I asked Trump about that. His words were quite pointed. He said he's not maga. MAGA is saving our country. Trump said MAGA is America first, and Tucker is none of those things. Carlson has been an outspoken critic of Trump's strikes on Iran and has also claimed, without evidence, that the decision to launch strikes was driven by Shabad, a Jewish outreach organization. Trump ended his remarks by saying, quote, tucker is really not smart enough to understand. Trump's new DHS secretary nominee, Senator Mark Wayne Mullen is receiving support from a surprising place. Teamsters President Sean o' Brien said in a statement that if anyone will stand their butt up to protect America, it's the Oklahoma Republican. This comes nearly two years after the two nearly came to blows during a Senate hearing. The exchange went viral. Quit the tough guy act and these Senate hearings. You know where to find me. Any place. Anytime, cowboy. Sir, this is a time. This is a place. You want to run your mouth. We can be two consenting adults. We can finish it here. Okay, that's fine. Perfect. You want to do it now? I'd love to do it right now. Well, stand your butt up then. You stand your butt up. Oh, hold up. Stop it. Is that your solution? Every Pull it. No, no.

[Georgia Howe]

Sit down. Okay.

[John Bickley]

You know, you're a United States senator actively.

[Georgia Howe]

Okay.

[John Bickley]

Sit down, please.

[Georgia Howe]

A new study suggests President Trump's comments about Tylenol and autism may have influenced medical decisions. Researchers found that prescriptions for acetaminophen among pregnant emergency room patients dropped 10% in the months following Trump's September warning. The study published in the Lancet notes the findings show correlation, not causation, and do not capture the over the counter purchases. Major medical groups continue to insist that there is no proven link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and autism. Meanwhile, prescriptions for leucovorin, a drug the Trump administration has promoted as a potential autism treatment, rose sharply among children in the same period.

[John Bickley]

And as conflicts rage around the world, a new, less consequential battle has emerged between ancient rivals. Daily Wire entertainment reporter Amanda Harding explains

[Georgia Howe]

McDonald's and Burger King are once again locked in an age old clash as their CEOs take to social media to promote their new burgers. The 2026 burger war began when McDonald's CEO Chris Kempinski posted a video to promote the new Big Archburger. Commentators swarmed, noting the hostage tape nature of the video as the CEO struggled to take a small bite of the burger while attempting to do his best impression of a human being.

[John Bickley]

All right, the moment of truth. That is so good. That's a big bite for a Big arch. It's distinctively McDonald's. Only McDonald's could do this type of burger, but it also is unlike anything else on our menu.

[Georgia Howe]

Burger King CEO and confirmed human being Tom Curtis then posted a response video where he too ate one of Burger King's new Whoppers. Commenters noted that his experienced bite style clearly confirmed that Mr. Curtis has actually eaten a burger before at some point in his life.

[John Bickley]

Not bad, right? Only one thing missing a napkin.

[Georgia Howe]

Those are your Drive Home updates this evening. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and in case you missed it, earlier today we covered some major stories, including Iran's military crumbling as the US And Israel continue their strikes, Trump demoting Kristi Noem amid controversy, and the British prime minister coming under fire for his response to epic fury. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

[John Bickley]

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