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Episode: Israel’s Hard Road to Peace & Trump Deploys Texas Troops | 10.7.25
Date: October 7, 2025
Hosts: Georgia Howe (Daily Wire), with contributions from Ben Shapiro, Charlie Kirk, Tim Pierce, Jenny Terre, Megan Basham

Overview

This episode of Morning Wire delivers in-depth coverage of three major stories:

1. Israel's shifting geopolitical position and ongoing efforts to secure peace two years after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
2. The Trump administration's controversial deployment of Texas National Guard troops to Chicago amid escalating violence against immigration authorities.
3. The political fallout in Virginia after violent text messages from the Democratic Attorney General nominee, Jay Jones, surface.

The episode features reporting, analysis, and interviews with Daily Wire correspondents and key political figures.

1. Israel: Two Years After the October 7 Attacks

Israel’s Regional Position and the Middle East Peace Process

(00:04–06:39)

• Anniversary Reflection:

  • [00:10] Ben Shapiro: “We were attacked on October 7th and everybody thought Israel was doomed. We can all acknowledge and in some ways also celebrate the fact that we rose from the ashes.”

• Current State of Negotiations:

  • [02:45] Tim Pierce explains that peace negotiations are ongoing in Egypt, centered on a US-backed framework by President Trump.
  • Key Obstacles:
    • Hamas reportedly agrees to release hostages but not on the three-day timeline or to demilitarization and future non-interference in Gaza governance.

• Israel’s Strategic Evolution:

  • [03:24] Tim Pierce: Saudi Arabia’s previous near-join of the Abraham Accords threatened Hamas, which then, backed by Iran, attacked Israel to break up improving Arab-Israeli relations.
  • Current Outcome:
    • Israel has significantly weakened Iran’s proxy network post-2023.
    • [04:17] PM Netanyahu (via Ben Shapiro): “Two years later, we’ve smashed the Iran axis, smashed most of its proxies. Hamas not finished yet, but we'll get there. Hezbollah, Syria is gone. Smashed also, Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile program still there, but it rolled it really back with President Trump’s help… Israel emerged from this horrible day as the strongest power in the Middle East.”

Western Sentiment and Antisemitism

• [05:05] Tim Pierce reports declining support for Israel in the West.

  • UK, Canada, France have recognized Palestine.
  • US polling: Growing share of American Jews believe the US supports Israel “too much” (32%, up 10 points since 2020).
  • The Palestinian cause increasingly acts as a progressive litmus test in the Democratic Party.

• US-Israel Strategic Relationship:

  • [05:53] Netanyahu (via Shapiro): “Iron Dome, Israel developed it. Shared it with America… Offense weapons… Developed by Israel, shared with America.”
  • [06:26] Tim Pierce: Despite closer strategic ties, the political trendline in the US is worrisome for Israel.

2. Trump Administration Deploys Texas National Guard to Chicago

Context & Developments

(07:42–12:44)

• Troop Deployment amid Legal Challenge:

  • [08:03] Jenny Terre: Troops deployed to Chicago from Texas in response to a surge in violent assaults (up 1000%) against ICE and Border Patrol agents by “leftist agitators."
  • Deportation operations to continue nationwide despite legal hurdles.

• Chicago’s Sanctuary Resistance:

  • [09:01] Illinois state and city officials have filed lawsuits claiming the troops’ presence is unconstitutional.
  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has declared “ICE free zones” in city buildings—actively encouraging local businesses to shield illegal immigrants from federal agents.
    • “...more places for illegal immigrant criminals to run and hide in the view of ICE and federal law enforcement sources...” [Jenny Terre, 09:01]

• Recent Violent Incident:

  • [10:13] Jenny Terre: Over the weekend, vehicles rammed into Border Patrol agents. Anti-ICE agitators allegedly orchestrated the assault, one armed, resulting in a Border Patrol agent firing shots.
  • Large crowds and “rioters” formed at the scene. Agents requested help, but:
    • [11:17] Chicago Police Dispatcher: “That offending vehicle crashed… They fled on foot, westbound, 37th place… We’re not responding over there.”
    • [11:44] Tim Pierce: “Again, those are the orders we’re being given.”

• Federal-State Showdown Over Deportations:

  • [11:54] Jenny Terre: Over 1,000 arrests since early September.
  • ICE-free zones and sanctuary policies may constitute “harboring illegal immigrant criminals,” a potential federal offense that the Trump administration could use to take action against Chicago officials.

3. Virginia Political Firestorm: Jay Jones’ Violent Texts

Revelations & Fallout

(12:48–16:43)

• Text Message Content:

  • [13:09] Megan Basham details disturbing text exchanges between Democratic nominee Jay Jones and GOP Delegate Kerry Coiner in 2022:
    • Jones fantasized about murdering Republican House Speaker Todd Gilbert:
      • “Three people, two bullets. Gilbert, Hitler and Pol Pot. Gilbert gets two bullets to the head. Spoiler put Gilbert in the crew with the two worst people you know, and he receives both bullets every time.”
  • When asked to stop, Jones escalated, referencing Gilbert’s children:
    • “Only when people feel pain personally do they move on policy. Do I think Todd and Jennifer are evil and they're breeding little fascists? Yes.”
    • Jones later “apologized” but blamed the “Trump controlled media” for the story’s prominence.

• Responses and Political Impact:

  • Republican officials (including President Trump and VA Gov. Glenn Youngkin) call for Jones to withdraw, denouncing the texts as “demented.”
  • [14:48] Megan Basham notes that no prominent Democrat has called for Jones to step down.

• Climate of Threats Against Republicans:

  • [15:44] John Reed (GOP Lt. Gov. candidate): “When you see the pattern of Democrat leaders who are constantly kind of fanning the flames and then acting like they don’t understand why people are taking them up on killing quote, unquote Nazis…”
  • Recent threats against GOP delegates in VA illustrate growing political violence.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Ben Shapiro:

  • “We can all acknowledge and in some ways also celebrate the fact that we rose from the ashes.” [00:10]

• Prime Minister Netanyahu (via Shapiro):

  • “Two years later, we’ve smashed the Iran axis, smashed most of its proxies. Hamas not finished yet, but we’ll get there.” [04:17]
  • “Offensive weapons on the planet, things that none of the superpowers have developed by Israel, shared with America.” [05:53]

• Jenny Terre:

  • “...more places for illegal immigrant criminals to run and hide in the view of ICE and federal law enforcement sources...” [09:01]

• Chicago Police Dispatcher:

  • “We’re not responding over there…” [11:17-11:28]

• John Reed:

  • “The Democrats have a… violence problem. They talk about it nonstop. They should show some self restraint.” [15:44]

Key Takeaways

• Israel’s resilience post-October 7 has left it in a stronger strategic position, but Western political and public sentiment is eroding, especially among progressives.
• The Trump administration is aggressively pursuing federal immigration enforcement, setting up direct confrontations with sanctuary cities like Chicago, where local authorities are refusing to cooperate.
• The political climate is further inflamed by revelations of violent rhetoric—Democratic VA Attorney General nominee Jay Jones’ texts are prompting a fierce backlash and debate about accountability and the normalization of violent political fantasies.

This episode provides a comprehensive, fact-first dispatch on major national and international stories, illuminating the sharp divisions and urgent stakes at play in 2025 America and abroad.