Nightly Scroll with Hayley: Trump, Vance "SNUBBED" by Never-Trumper Cheneys

Host: Hayley Caronia
Guest: Scott Bryson (former Secret Service agent, host of Beyond the Service podcast)
Episode: 182
Date: November 21, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Hayley Caronia delivers her trademark, candid conservative commentary on the political snub of President Trump and VP Vance at the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney. The episode further explores the future of the GOP, fresh headlines on Democrat-linked COVID relief fraud, new COVID vaccine risk studies, and features a tactical public safety segment with Scott Bryson, covering recent crime cases and practical safety advice.

Main Discussion Points and Insights

1. Cheney Funeral: The "Trump-Vance Snub"

• Summary:
  Hayley details how Donald Trump and current VP J.D. Vance were apparently not invited to former VP Dick Cheney's high-profile Washington funeral, an "invite-only" event attended by top figures from both parties—except the current Republican leadership.

• Commentary:

  • Hayley notes that funerals for political figures usually attract representatives from all sides, even rivals.
  • She highlights the contradiction in celebrating bipartisanship while excluding Trump/Vance.
  • Hayley suggests Liz Cheney likely influenced the guest list given her open opposition to Trump.

• Notable Quote:

  "How can you get back to the good old days when politicians of both sides of the aisle could...put their differences aside...by not inviting the current president of the United States? It’s so hypocritical." — Hayley Caronia (06:03)

• Timestamp: 02:30–07:00

2. The Trump Effect and the Future of the GOP

• Summary:
  Hayley discusses how Trump’s unconventional style fundamentally transformed U.S. politics, shifting voter preferences from polished insider résumés to outsider credentials and bold personalities. She speculates on the 2028 GOP field, predicting a strong showing from J.D. Vance and dismissing rumors of a "Bush comeback."

• Key Points:

  • The "before Trump, after Trump" divide: Trump’s influence made personality and outsider status paramount.
  • Even Democratic politicians are now mimicking Trump’s social media tactics.
  • Hayley rejects the idea of a "Bush exile" ending, saying the GOP base no longer wants establishment candidates.

• Notable Quote:

  "Trump wrote the playbook. Now politics is going to follow that forever on both sides of the political aisle, whether they want to admit it or not." — Hayley Caronia (12:45)

• Notable Quote:

  "To go back to the Bush type of Republican...We’re not going to do that." — Hayley Caronia (14:28)

• Timestamp: 07:00–16:56

3. 2028 Speculation and Candidate Picks

• Summary:
  Hayley forecasts the Republican Party lineup for 2028, emphasizing Vance as the MAGA movement’s heir apparent. She advocates for a Vance-Rubio ticket, praises DeSantis and Tulsi Gabbard’s promise for high-profile roles, and argues the Democratic bench is far weaker.

• Notable Quote:

  "Certainly the Vance-Rubio ticket is my choice as of right now. There’s no one else can hold a flame to that duo." — Hayley Caronia (15:17)

• Timestamp: 15:17–16:56

4. Headlines: Epstein Files and Political Grandstanding

• Summary:
  Hayley reviews Trump’s signing of a bill requiring complete release of the "Epstein Files," noting limits on redactions and criticizing the DOJ’s transparency. The conversation includes a rundown of Trump’s Truth Social responses and a viral gaffe by Rep. Jasmine Crockett, who tried to link Republicans to Epstein but confused individuals with the same name.

• Notable Quote:

  "Take a deep breath after reading that that fast. You out read the scroller... Chat says I’m drunk. Ten shots or eleven shots?" — Hayley Caronia, on reading Trump’s ‘Democrat’–filled Epstein post (25:49)

• Notable Quote:

  "Clearly she’s trying to tie the GOP to Jeffrey Epstein, the pedophile... Otherwise, she wouldn’t have brought it up." — Hayley Caronia (28:03)

• Timestamp: 16:56–29:31

5. COVID Fraud: Recent Democrat Indictments

• Summary:
  Hayley reports on Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) indicted for laundering $5 million in FEMA COVID funds for personal and campaign use. She frames this as part of a pattern of pandemic profiteering among Democrats.

• Notable Quote:

  "This is crazy. I mean, this is just so crazy... Another Democrat, this time a House Democrat, has been charged with stealing $5 million... She does face up to 53 years in prison if Convicted." — Hayley Caronia (31:02)

• Timestamp: 29:31–31:55

6. Vaccine Risks: New Studies and Host Reflections

• Summary:
  Two new Korean studies are discussed: one links multiple COVID-19 vaccine doses to a higher rate of common colds and respiratory infections, another finds higher rates of acute kidney injury and need for dialysis among the vaccinated. Hayley expresses personal relief at having remained unvaccinated and concerns about long-term unknown effects.

• Notable Quote:

  "The more we find out about the COVID-19 vaccine, it just... doesn’t seem good. We’re never getting new good news... the more information that comes out, it’s just getting worse." — Hayley Caronia (33:00)

• Timestamp: 31:55–38:18

7. Tactical Detail Segment: Public Safety with Scott Bryson

• Introduction:
  Scott Bryson joins for practical analysis and advice on several safety/crime topics—both current news and general preparedness.

- a. Chicago Train Attack

• Summary:
  Discussion of a recent attack where a woman was set on fire during a train altercation. Tips for public safety on mass transit: avoid engagement, keep distance, make a scene if threatened.

• Notable Quote (Bryson):

  "Fight or flight has to kick in... Get loud. Make a scene... Distance is your best friend." — Scott Bryson (43:10)

• Timestamps: 38:18–44:01

- b. "Condition Yellow" Situational Awareness for Kids

• Summary:
  Analysis of viral videos showing two preteen girls displaying strong situational awareness to avoid potential kidnappings while walking home/entering apartments. Both host and guest emphasize teaching children vigilance and encourage parents to supervise more closely.

• Notable Quote (Bryson):

  "This personifies what I talk about when we talk about the color codes of awareness. Condition yellow is exactly what this little girl did." — Scott Bryson (46:24)

• Timestamps: 44:01–50:51

- c. Teen Girls' Encounters With Strangers

• Summary:
  Review of another video involving two teen girls confronted by a suspicious man in a park. Advice includes not feeling pressured to be polite, carrying self-defense tools, and trusting instincts.

• Notable Quote (Bryson):

  "Why does [not talking to strangers] stop when we become an adult?... You don’t owe this guy squat. Tell him to piss right off." (54:34)

• Timestamps: 50:51–54:54

- d. Ride-share Dangers: Missing Pregnant Woman Case

• Summary:
  Discussion on the case of Tiffany Moore, a pregnant woman missing after an Uber ride. Guidance includes checking for child safety locks, sharing trip details and live location with trusted contacts, and not hesitating to cancel or exit a ride if it feels unsafe.

• Notable Quote (Bryson):

  "If something nefarious really did happen... there’s no rush... Make sure the child safety locks aren’t on. If the window won’t roll down, that should be a red flag." — Scott Bryson (57:19)

• Timestamps: 54:54–62:02

• On Location Sharing:

  "If you’re in a relationship and there’s a trust factor problem, that’s not a healthy relationship. It’s got nothing to do with trust. It’s the crazy ass world that we live in." — Scott Bryson (60:27)

• Grim Reality of Case Resolution:

  "Homicide detectives have like a 48-hour rule. Most of these crimes are solved within 48 hours. After that, it gets exponentially harder... Eventually, it goes from a search party to a recovery party." — Scott Bryson (62:02)

Memorable Moments and Host’s Tone

• Hayley’s style blends genuine outrage with sarcasm, especially when recounting media hypocrisy about Trump’s exclusion from Cheney’s funeral.
• She jovially riffed on the frequency of “Democrat” in Trump’s Epstein post, turning it into a tongue-in-cheek drinking game (25:49).
• Hayley is candid in her opinions, quick to call out what she views as leftist or establishment hypocrisy (“She’s full of shit. See, it’s not my annual F bomb, it’s my annual S bomb.” – 29:28).
• The tactical segment offers both humor and practical advice, with Bryson’s straight-talking style complimenting Hayley’s delivery.

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Timestamp | Topic/Segment | |-------------|--------------------------------------------------| | 02:30–07:00 | Cheney funeral snub, bipartisan funerals, implications | | 07:00–16:56 | Post-Trump GOP transformation, 2028 predictions, Vance-Rubio | | 16:56–29:31 | Epstein files, Trump’s Truth Social, Rep. Crockett gaffe | | 29:31–31:55 | Democrat COVID fraud (Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick indictment) | | 31:55–38:18 | COVID vaccine risk studies, host perspective | | 38:18–44:01 | Chicago train attack & public transport safety (Bryson) | | 44:01–54:54 | Situational awareness for kids/teens, personal safety | | 54:54–62:02 | Uber disappearance case & ride-share safety advice | | 62:02–63:29 | Recovery prospects, emotional wrap-up, closing thoughts |

Conclusion

Hayley Caronia delivers a fast-paced, unfiltered breakdown of the day’s political drama, emphasizing the deepening partisan divides (symbolized by the Trump-Vance snub), the enduring impact of Trump’s political style, and growing concerns about safety in American society—from government corruption to everyday crime. The tactical segment with Scott Bryson grounds the debate in concrete, actionable advice, rounding out an episode rich with opinion, insight, and practical content for conservative listeners.