Morning Wire — “Under Siege: Eric Trump’s Story of Loyalty and Resolve”

Episode Date: October 18, 2025
Hosts: John Bickley (Editor-in-Chief, Daily Wire), Georgia Howe
Guest: Eric Trump (Executive Vice President, Trump Organization)
Main Theme:
A candid discussion with Eric Trump about his new memoir, Under Siege: My Family's Fight to Save Our Nation, the struggles and resilience of the Trump family through years of political and legal battles, and thoughts on family, media distrust, faith, and America’s future.

Episode Overview

Eric Trump joins Morning Wire to reflect on the Trump family’s experiences from the earliest campaign days to what he calls “the greatest political victory in history.” The conversation weaves through family dynamics, persecution by media and government agencies, the role of faith, restoration of American values, and his current business pursuits, all through the lens of his new memoir.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Why the Story Is a Family Story

[02:17–03:45]

• Eric emphasizes the campaign was a family effort born out of necessity, not desire:

  “We didn't have anybody else… They were all laughing at us. They were laughing at him.” (Eric Trump, 02:42)

• Highlights the sense of isolation in the political world: No allies, constant opposition from both traditional Republicans and Democrats.
• Describes unprecedented legal scrutiny:

  “I got the most subpoenas in the history of this country. I was subpoenaed 112 times.” (Eric Trump, 03:38)

• Outlines the relentless attacks perceived from media, government entities, and social media deplatformings.

2. The Feeling of Being “Under Siege”

[03:45–08:07]

• Lists legal actions and attempts to silence or destroy the Trump family and organization: from investigations to ballot removals, social media bans, gag orders, and financial attacks.
• Personal toll:

  “I sat there next to him on the cold pews of those courthouse benches every single day for months on end. I would not leave his side.” (Eric Trump, 05:31)

• Portrays their survival as a symbol for broader conservative and religious America:

  "They put all of us under siege. They put conservatives around this country under siege. They put people who believed in God under siege. And we were just the tip of the spear." (Eric Trump, 02:55)

3. Political Comeback & The 2024 Election

[05:31–08:07]

• Attributes their eventual victory to perseverance and public backlash against “the siege.”
• Cites specific electoral achievements, e.g., flipping Miami-Dade County after 37 years:

  “We won Miami Dade by 11%... It was the greatest political victory in history, all because we were able to withstand the siege.” (Eric Trump, 07:07)

• Frames the Trump journey as a “David and Goliath story” with a message of hope for those feeling beset by institutions.

4. Media, Trust, and “Winning” the Narrative

[08:07–10:35]

• Expresses belief that mainstream media is “dead,” replaced by independent voices.
• Shift in public information and trust:

  “The media is dead in this country. ABC, NBC, CBS, they're dead… you're winning, we're winning. Americans are sick and tired of the nonsense.” (Eric Trump, 09:04)

5. Trump Family’s Political Origin — Dinner Table Memories

[10:35–12:44]

• Describes Donald Trump’s early concerns: education ranking, military decline, global disrespect.
• Portrays Donald Trump as a political outsider compelled to enter for the country’s sake:

  "He'd shake his head, saying, how in the world is America 30th of the world in education when we spend 10 times the amount per pupil?" (Eric Trump, 11:07)

• Stresses that no one else could have endured what Donald Trump did.

6. Restoring Institutional Trust & National Accountability

[12:44–14:41]

• Notes steps forward with peace deals in Israel and Ukraine, but warns restoration will take time and requires accountability:

  “It's like a cheating spouse. People don't just forget. It takes time before you can build back that confidence…” (Eric Trump, 13:48)

• Calls out top-level government officials for eroding public trust.

7. The Central Role of Faith

[14:41–15:59]

• Attributes their endurance and victories to divine intervention:

  “You better believe the hand of God was on my father, guiding him throughout the whole process.” (Eric Trump, 15:32) “You better believe that spirituality was a big part of this fight.” (Eric Trump, 15:56)

• Connects religious revival to the nation’s political renewal, touching on community responses to recent events.

8. Eric Trump’s Current Role and Projects

[15:59–17:24]

• Shares current focuses:
  • Book promotion
  • Managing 26 real estate developments
  • Entrepreneurship in cryptocurrency: American Bitcoin, World Liberty Financial (fastest growing stablecoin, he claims)
  • Dedication to family and nation:

    “We will do everything… to protect the greatest country on earth.” (Eric Trump, 17:07)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On being targeted:

  “I got the most subpoenas in the history of this country. I was subpoenaed 112 times.” (Eric Trump, 03:38)

• On media distrust:

  “The media is dead in this country… this podcast will reach substantially more people by a factor of a lot than CNN could ever possibly reach in the same time spot.” (Eric Trump, 09:04)

• On family resilience:

  “I would not leave his side.” (Eric Trump, 05:31)

• On political opposition:

  “They tried to extort our employees. They took my father off the ballot in Colorado. Then they took him off the ballot in Maine. They took away our voice.” (Eric Trump, 03:53)

• On faith:

  “We couldn’t have beaten Hillary Clinton… we didn’t know what we were doing… You better believe the hand of God was on my father.” (Eric Trump, 15:23)

• On public sentiment:

  “Americans are sick and tired of the nonsense, and so they don’t trust the Democratic Party anymore. The Democratic Party has no leadership. The mainstream media is dead.” (Eric Trump, 09:10)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:17] — Why this is a family story
• [03:45] — Breakdown of legal and political attacks
• [05:31] — Personal impact, perseverance, and election victory
• [08:46] — Media, trust, and “winning”
• [11:01] — Trump family’s political awakening and early years
• [13:17] — Accountability and restoring institutional trust
• [15:01] — The role of faith
• [16:06] — Eric Trump’s current activities and vision

Conclusion

This Morning Wire episode unpacks Eric Trump’s perspective on the “siege” against his family, the existential battle for American culture and politics, and how those experiences are documented in his memoir. He vividly details the sense of persecution, the family’s resilience, and their belief in faith and American values as driving forces. The episode closes with Eric reaffirming his commitment to his family, their businesses, and the nation’s future.

Recommended for: Anyone interested in the Trump family’s narrative, the inside story of their campaign and legal battles, or broader conversations about media bias, institutional trust, and the role of faith in American public life.