Nightly Scroll with Hayley - Episode: "CNN Kisses President Trump’s Ring" (Ep.13)

Release Date: March 26, 2025

In Episode 13 of "Nightly Scroll with Hayley," host Hayley Caronia delivers a compelling and comprehensive analysis of the current political climate, focusing on media portrayal of President Donald Trump, immigration issues, voter integrity, and recent controversies involving public figures. Below is a detailed summary of the episode's key discussions, insights, and conclusions.

1. The Atlantic's Publication of Trump Administration Texts [00:00]

Hayley begins the episode by revisiting a story from the previous day regarding The Atlantic's publication of internal Trump administration communications. She criticizes Jeffrey Goldberg, the editor-in-chief, for allegedly embellishing the story.

• Hayley Caronia [00:00]:
  "The Atlantic has now released the text messages that I discussed yesterday where Vice President Vance and Defense Secretary Hegseth disagreed with the plans to strike the Houthis... The Atlantic is milking this for everything they can, all while admitting that they were wrong."

She emphasizes that the released texts were not as sensitive as initially portrayed and asserts that the failed miscommunication should deter similar future incidents.

2. CNN's Harry Enton on Trump's Approval Ratings [03:23]

Hayley critiques CNN's portrayal of President Trump's popularity, highlighting a segment featuring Harry Enton, CNN's statistics expert.

• Harry Enton [03:23]:
  "Trump is actually more popular now than he was when he won or certainly where he was at this point back in his first term. The bottom line is Trump is more towards the ceiling than he is towards the floor."

Hayley applauds Enton's honest analysis, mocking CNN for their persistent narrative of Trump’s unpopularity despite the data indicating otherwise.

• Hayley Caronia [04:28]:
  "Do not underestimate Trump because when you compare Trump to Trump, he's just going up, up, up. Fake news, CNN, they're back at it... They have to admit that they were wrong because we don't regret our votes."

3. FBI Releases Documents on 2018 Congressional Baseball Game Shooting [04:28]

The conversation shifts to the recent FBI decision to release documents related to the 2018 shooting at the Congressional Baseball Game that injured Congressman Steve Scalise.

• FBI Director Cash Patel [14:09]:
  "Breaking news can report the FBI has provided the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence all requested documents... These strikes went off without a hitch."

• Deputy Director Dan Bongino [14:34]:
  "These documents have been stonewalled from the American people for eight years. Not anymore. This is a new era at the FBI."

Hayley praises the FBI's transparency and leadership, expressing optimism that this marks a positive shift towards accountability.

4. Illegal Immigration and Recent Incident on Royal Caribbean Cruise

Hayley reports on a disturbing incident involving illegal immigrants on a Royal Caribbean Cruise where a 14-year-old boy was molested by two individuals.

She condemns the actions of the perpetrators and lauds DHS Secretary Kristi Noem for her commitment to deporting illegal immigrants involved in such heinous acts.

• Hayley Caronia:
  "These people did not need to be in the country. It's savage, disgusting, evil behavior... it's a bad day to be an illegal immigrant in the United States of America."

5. Biden's Refugee Executive Order vs. Trump's Rollback Efforts

The discussion delves into the ongoing battle between the Biden administration's policies on refugees and President Trump's attempts to reverse them. Hayley outlines the legal complexities arising from executive orders and judicial rulings.

• Hayley Caronia:
  "President Biden signed an executive order saying, we're sending these people to your communities. Deal with it... Judges now are saying the Trump administration must take in refugees and pay for their housing."

She highlights the financial strain on states like California, where Governor Gavin Newsom has requested a $3.4 billion loan to support both residents and illegal immigrants.

• Congressman Sherman's Quote [14:21]:
  "We do make sure that the people who live in the city of Los Angeles have the basic health care that they need so that we all don't get infectious diseases."

Hayley criticizes the Democrat-led approach, arguing that it prioritizes illegal immigrants' needs over American citizens.

6. Wyoming's Voter ID Laws

Transitioning to voter integrity, Hayley commends Wyoming for implementing stringent voter ID laws requiring proof of residency and citizenship.

• Hayley Caronia:
  "Why not ask? Do you have proof of residency, proof of citizenship in order to vote? It's common sense."

She shares personal anecdotes contrasting her experiences in New York City, where ID was not required, with Tennessee, where it is, advocating for statewide voter verification to prevent potential fraud.

7. Border Patrol's Instagram Humor Post

Hayley touches on a lighter topic, discussing a humorous Instagram post by the Border Patrol. The post featured a swipe interaction mimicking the process of entering the U.S. illegally, which Hayley found entertaining and indicative of improved morale among agents.

• Hayley Caronia:
  "The U.S. Border Patrol has quite the sense of humor. So, morale is up among the Border Patrol agents, hopefully."

8. North Carolina Representative Allison Dahl's Proposed Bills [14:09]

A significant portion of the episode focuses on North Carolina State Rep. Allison Dahl and her controversial legislative efforts.

Hayley criticizes Dahl for introducing bills aimed at repealing protections against genital mutilation surgeries for minors and dismantling the North Carolina Parents Bill of Rights.

• Congressman Sherman [14:09]:
  "If you don't treat Covid in a woman without documents, then her children who are US Citizens are going to get Covid, and that's going to be much, much worse."

Hayley disparages Dahl's personal style and legislative agenda, questioning her mental stability and intentions to undermine parental authority.

9. "Coffee with a Cop" Event Cancellation in Shoreline, Washington

Hayley reports on the cancellation of a Coffee with a Cop event in Shoreline, Washington, attributing it to backlash against the venue's perceived anti-LGBTQIA+ stance.

She defends the coffee shop owner, Keith Carpenter, emphasizing his inclusive policies and criticizing the leftist community for suppressing free and fair community interactions.

• Hayley Caronia:
  "The crazy leftists in this area... they want to bully religious folks who have these beliefs... It's not about fighting for equality, it's about fighting for them to win."

10. Snow White Live-Action Reboot Controversy

Hayley discusses the Snow White live-action reboot, focusing on actress Rachel Zegler's outspoken political stances against Trump, which led to tensions with Disney executives.

• Jonah Platt [28:00]:
  "Free speech does not mean you're allowed to say whatever you want in your private employment without repercussions... Narcissism is not something to be coddled or encouraged."

She critiques Zegler's activism, suggesting that her actions were motivated by financial gain rather than genuine political beliefs, especially after Disney's intervention to protect the film's success.

11. Alex Earl's Gymshark Lawsuit

The episode covers Alex Earl, a prominent social media influencer, who filed a lawsuit against Gymshark after the company allegedly backed out of a $1 million deal following her pro-Israel post on Instagram.

Hayley argues that the lawsuit was financially motivated rather than politically driven, insinuating that Gymshark was primarily interested in reclaiming their investment.

• Hayley Caronia:
  "Alex Earl's lawsuit... it's all about getting her money back. She posted the content, there's an agreement for a million dollars, she sued the company, got her million dollars."

12. Conor McGregor's Presidential Run in Ireland

Hayley shifts to international politics, highlighting Conor McGregor's announcement to run for President of Ireland. She discusses his hardline stance on immigration and asserts that his policies mirror those of Trump.

• Hayley Caronia:
  "We're seeing what's happening in his own home country... We've got to close our borders. Every country has strong borders... This is not good for Ireland."

She humorously references Rosie O'Donnell's departure from the U.S., imagining a scenario where she relocates to Ireland only to face McGregor’s potential presidency, portraying it as poetic justice.

13. TikTok Trend Testing Kids' Generosity [43:42]

In a lighter segment, Hayley showcases a TikTok trend where parents test their children's generosity by varying the number of cookies each family member receives. The clips highlight both heartwarming and disappointing reactions from children, reflecting on generational shifts in parenting and empathy.

• Alex Earl [43:42]:
  "Should we give one to Daddy? He says, no, we failed his parents... They failed the test."

Hayley draws parallels to previous viral parenting trends, emphasizing the importance of nurturing kindness and generosity in children.

Conclusion

Throughout the episode, Hayley Caronia maintains a fervent conservative perspective, challenging mainstream media narratives, advocating for stringent immigration and voter integrity measures, and criticizing progressive legislative actions. Her engaging commentary, supported by notable quotes and real-time examples, offers listeners a critical lens through which to view current events and societal shifts.

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