Evening Wire: LA Riots Metastasize & Hegseth Testifies | 6.10.25

Summary

Evening Wire: LA Riots Metastasize & Hegseth Testifies | 6.10.25

Released June 10, 2025

In this episode of Evening Wire, Daily Wire Executive Editor John Bickley and co-host Georgia Howe provide an in-depth analysis of the escalating riots in Los Angeles, the political responses to these events, and other significant national developments. The discussion encompasses the deployment of National Guard troops, congressional inquiries, President Trump's stance on Iran, legal battles involving prominent figures, and emerging national security threats.

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1. Escalation of LA Riots and National Guard Deployment

The episode begins with a comprehensive overview of the ongoing Los Angeles riots, highlighting the contrasting perspectives between Democratic officials and President Trump.

• John Bickley explains the current situation:
  "Following President Trump's mobilization of more National Guard troops to LA, Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking to block the troops. Newsom filed an emergency motion to stop the deployment. The total military personnel in the city is nearing 4,700, with several hundred Marines on standby near LA." [00:12]

• Pete Hegseth commends the National Guard's efforts:
  "We did a great job... We stopped a disaster and it looks like a planned disaster. Not just this didn't just happen. They had weapons, they had tools, they had everything you needed." [01:14]

2. Investigation into Rioting and Law Enforcement Response

The discussion shifts to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identifying Elpidio Reyna, a 40-year-old from Compton, as a suspect involved in the riots.

• Dr. Jordan B. Peterson reports:
  "The feds have ID'd a man they say was allegedly seen throwing rocks at law enforcement during Saturday's riots. The FBI says 40-year-old Elpidio Reyna of Compton faces up to eight years in prison and remains at large." [02:14]

• Attorney General Pam Bondi states that Reyna will be added to the FBI's most wanted list.

3. Congressional Scrutiny Over LAPD's Response

California Republican Congressman Darrell Issa raises concerns about the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) delayed response to the riots.

• Tim Rice details Issa's inquiries:
  "California Republican Congressman Darrell Issa has questions about the LAPD's response to Friday's violent anti-ICE riots... Issa... is questioning whether political leaders ordered police to stand down." [02:14]

4. New York City's Preparedness Against Protests

Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch address the concerns of potential violent protests in New York City, emphasizing their readiness to maintain order without federal assistance.

• Pete Hegseth echoes this stance:
  "A place to peacefully protest, but we will not allow violence and lawlessness." [02:50]

5. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's Testimony

In his testimony before the House Appropriations Subcommittee, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the administration's decision to deploy troops to LA.

• Hegseth asserts:
  "We must be able to enforce immigration law and called the attacks on federal officers lawless." [03:11]

• In response to Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum's questions about local law enforcement handling riots, Hegseth emphasizes the necessity of federal support.

6. President Trump's Stance on Iran's Nuclear Negotiations

President Trump expresses frustration with Iran's approach to nuclear negotiations, indicating a shift towards a more aggressive stance by Tehran.

• Dr. Jordan B. Peterson reports:
  "Is President Trump near the end of his rope with Iran? The president says the dictatorial regime has grown, quote, much more aggressive in the nuclear negotiations." [04:37]

• Pete Hegseth comments on Iran's refusal to cease nuclear enrichment:
  "They seek enrichment. We can't have enrichment. We want just the opposite. And so far they're not there." [05:21]

7. Defense Budget and Nuclear Modernization

The episode covers the administration's substantial defense budget aimed at modernizing nuclear forces amidst rising tensions with global powers.

• Dr. Jordan B. Peterson notes:
  "Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke about the administration's $1 trillion defense budget that includes $62 billion to modernize nuclear forces amid rising tensions with Iran, Russia, and China." [05:21]

8. Al Qaeda's Threats Against U.S. Officials

The leaders of Yemen's branch of Al Qaeda have released a propaganda video threatening the assassination of President Trump and other top U.S. officials.

• Dr. Jordan B. Peterson alerts listeners:
  "The leaders of Yemen's branch of Al Qaeda are calling for the assassination of President Trump and top U.S. officials... The video also incites more violence against Jews." [06:46]

9. President Trump's Investment Account Proposal

President Trump unveils a plan to provide every U.S. newborn with a $1,000 investment account, part of his "One Big Beautiful" bill.

• Dr. Jordan B. Peterson explains:
  "The tax-deferred accounts would track a stock index fund and be accessible at age 18." [06:46]

• Pete Hegseth supports the initiative:
  "This is a pro-family initiative that will help millions of Americans harness the strength of our economy to lift up the next generation." [07:53]

10. Legal Proceedings Involving Sean 'Diddy' Combs

The episode delves into the ongoing legal battle surrounding Sean Diddy Combs, focusing on the testimony of an ex-girlfriend and the defense's attempt to secure a mistrial.

• Megan Basham reports:
  "She said that Combs coerced her into having sex with male prostitutes while he watched... the judge ruled the testimony did not prejudice the defense." [08:15]

• Combs' legal status:
  "He has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He could face life in prison if convicted on all counts." [08:04]

11. Justin Baldoni's Lawsuit Against Blake Lively Dismissed

Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds for defamation and extortion was dismissed by the judge.

• Amanda Presage Giacomo explains:
  "The judge ruled that claims brought by Baldoni did not count as defamation since allegations from lawsuits are generally exempt from libel claims... Baldoni's legal team plans to revise its claims and continue with the lawsuit." [08:59]

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Conclusion

The Evening Wire episode provides a thorough examination of the tumultuous events unfolding in Los Angeles, the political and legal ramifications of these events, and broader national and international issues affecting the United States. From the strategic deployment of National Guard troops to address civil unrest, to President Trump's proactive measures in both defense and economic policies, the discussion highlights the multifaceted challenges facing the nation. Additionally, the episode touches on significant legal battles involving high-profile individuals and emerging threats from terrorist organizations, painting a comprehensive picture of the current socio-political landscape.

For more detailed information on these stories, listeners are encouraged to visit dailywire.com.

Transcript

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Go to dailywireplus.com today anti ice riots continue to spread. President Trump expresses disappointment in Iran's nuclear negotiations and an ex girlfriend of Sean Diddy Combs testifies against the disgraced hip hop mogul. I'm Daily Wire Exec Executive Editor John Bickley. It's Tuesday, June 10th and this is Evening Wire. Following President Trump's mobilization of more National Guard troops to la, Governor Gavin Newsom is seeking to block the troops. Newsom filed an emergency motion to stop the deployment. The total military personnel in the city is nearing 4,700, with several hundred Marines on standby near LA. This comes after days of out of control protests in which demonstrators have set cars on fire, looted stores and assaulted law enforcement. Democrats both in and out of California insist that the protests are largely peaceful, but Trump says the city would have burned to the ground without intervention.

[Pete Hegseth]

We did a great job. The people, you, Christy and Tom Holman and all of the people, Pete Hexa, all of the people involved did an amazing job. We stopped a disaster and it looks like a planned disaster. Not just this didn't just happen. They had weapons, they had tools, they had everything you needed.

[Dr. Jordan B. Peterson]

The feds have ID'd a man they say was allegedly seen throwing rocks at law enforcement during Saturday's riots. The FBI says 40 year old Elpidio Reyna of Compton faces up to eight years in prison and remains at large. One officer was injured and various government vehicles damaged after rocks were hurled at them. A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Reyna's arrest. Attorney General Pam Bondi says Reyna will be added to the FBI's most wanted list. As the country watches the events unfolding in Los Angeles, some in Congress are calling for an investigation. Daily Wire Deputy Managing Editor Tim Rice has the details.

[Tim Rice]

California Republican Congressman Darrell Issa has questions about the LAPD's response to Friday's violent anti ice riots. The Department of Homeland Security says it waited to hear back from local police for two hours as over a thousand rioters surrounded a federal building and assaulted ICE agents. While LAPD Chief Jim McDonald disputes that timeline, blaming traffic for a 40 minute delay, DHS stands by its report. Issa, a senior member of the House Judiciary Committee, is questioning whether political leaders ordered police to stand down. He says the public deserves to know whether federal officers were intentionally left without support.

[Dr. Jordan B. Peterson]

Mayor Eric Adams warns agitators to steer clear of New York, speaking alongside NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on Monday. And Adams said that any LA type destruction would not be tolerated in New York. New York City will always be a.

[Pete Hegseth]

Place to peacefully protest, but we will not allow violence and lawlessness.

[Dr. Jordan B. Peterson]

Tish, for her part, emphasized that the NYPD is fully equipped to maintain order without federal help. The remarks came as anti ICE demonstrators staged a protest in Trump Tower demanding the release of detained migrants. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth battled House Democrats today defending the administration's deployment of troops to la. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has more. He told the House Appropriations Subcommittee that the move was necessary to protect ICE agents. Hegseth insisted that the U.S. must be able to enforce immigration law and called the attacks on federal officers lawless. Here's the secretary's answer to a question from Minnesota Congresswoman Betty McCollum. McCollum said that history shows that the local law enforcement can handle these types of situations. And as an example, she cited the 2020 riots in Minneapolis over George Floyd.

[Betty McCollum]

Thank you for the question. You are right, we are both originally from Minnesota, which is why I recall 2020 quite well when Governor Waltz abandoned a police precinct and allowed it to be burned to the ground and also allowed five days of chaos to occur inside the streets of Minneapolis. The police precinct, ma' am, was abandoned and burned to the ground. And because of that, the National Guard was eventually, far too late, mobilized. And President Trump recognizes a situation like that, improperly handled by a governor like it was by Governor Waltz, if it gets out of control, is a bad situation for the citizens of any location.

[Dr. Jordan B. Peterson]

Is President Trump near the end of his rope with Iran? The president says the dictatorial regime has grown, quote, much more aggressive in the nuclear negotiations. Speaking to Fox News, Trump noted Tehran's shift in tone while senior officials accused Iran of stalling talks and expanding its enrichment.

[Pete Hegseth]

They're just asking for things that you can't do. They don't want to give up what they have to give up. You know what that is? They seek enrichment. We can't have enrichment. We want just the opposite. And so far they're not there. I hate to say that because the alternative is a very, very dire one, but they're not there.

[Dr. Jordan B. Peterson]

Meanwhile, centcom's outgoing commander told Congress he's drafted contingency plans in case diplomacy fails. During his testimony earlier today, Defense Secretary Pete Hexas spoke about the administration's $1 trillion defense budget that includes $62 billion to modernize nuclear forces amid rising tensions with Iran, Russia and China.

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The leaders of Yemen's branch of Al Qaeda are calling for the assassination of President Trump and top U.S. officials. In a propaganda video released over the weekend, the terrorists urged Muslims in the U S to quote, take revenge and to target Trump, J.D. vance, Pete Hegseth and Marco Rubio. The video also incites more violence against Jews. The 20 year old who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump last July showed signs of severe mental decline before the shooting. The New York Times reports that Thomas Crooks talked to imaginary people, danced alone at night and researched the JFK assassination leading up to the attack. His motive remains unclear, though search histories show a growing fixation on Trump. President Trump unveiled a new proposal this week to give every US newborn a $1,000 investment account. The plan is part of his One Big Beautiful bill and would apply to babies born between 2025 and 2028. The tax deferred accounts would track a stock index fund and be accessible at age 18.

[Pete Hegseth]

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[Dr. Jordan B. Peterson]

Defense attorneys for Sean Diddy Combs cross examined today an ex girlfriend of Combs. The woman testified under the name Jane Doe. Daily Wire reporter Megan Basham has the breakdown.

[Megan Basham]

She said that Combs coerced her into having sex with male prostitutes while he watched. And then earlier today, a judge denied a second mistrial request from the defense. The defense attorneys based the request on prosecutorial misconduct. They accused the prosecution of knowingly presenting false testimony from a woman who claims Combs dangled her over a 17th floor balcony. Now, the judge ruled the testimony did not prejudice the defense. He said the defense successfully, successfully cross examined the witness and undermined her testimony. The judge called the cross examination a Perry Mason moment. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He could face life in prison if convicted on all counts.

[Dr. Jordan B. Peterson]

And a judge dismissed Justin Baldoni's lawsuit against Blake Lively. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Presage Giacomo has the latest.

[Amanda Presage Giacomo]

Beldoni had sued for $400 million, accusing Lively and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, of defamation and extortion, and the New York Times of assisting in a smear campaign. Baldoni and Lively co starred in the movie It Ends With Us and their relationship soured during filming. Lively had previously sued Baldoni for onset sexual harassment and retaliation. The judge's ruling said that claims that were brought by Baldoni, which derived from Lively's lawsuit, they did not count as defamation since allegations from lawsuits are generally exempt from libel claims. It also ruled that Lively taking creative control of the film did not count as extortion under California law. Baldoni's legal team says it plans to revise its claims and continue on with the lawsuit.

[Dr. Jordan B. Peterson]

All right, those are your Drive Home updates this evening. To learn more about these stories, go to dailywire.com and in case you missed it, this morning we covered some major stories that includes the escalation of the LA riots, the debate over Trump's authority to send in the troops and taxpayer dollars funding the protest. Thanks for tuning in. We'll be back tomorrow morning with another full edition of MORNING Wire.