Townhall Review – February 22, 2025

🔹 J.D. Vance at the Munich Security Conference – Senator J.D. Vance delivers a bold defense of free speech, leaving European leaders “reeling.” Hugh Hewitt, Chris Stigall, and Tony Shaffer (Ret. Lt. Col., London Center for Policy Research) break down the reaction and media spin.

🔹 Germany’s Policing of Speech – 60 Minutes profiles Germany’s speech laws, sparking debate over government control of expression. Mike Gallagher weighs in on the implications for free speech in the West.

🔹 Marco Rubio’s Diplomatic Mission – Secretary of State Marco Rubio travels to Riyadh for high-stakes talks with Russian officials on ending the war in Ukraine. Hugh Hewitt speaks with Byron York (Washington Examiner) for expert analysis.

🔹 The NATO Question – Is Ukraine’s potential NATO membership a real factor in Russia’s aggression? Dan Proft and Cliff May (Foundation for Defense of Democracies) argue why Putin’s excuses don’t hold up.

🔹 Donald Trump's Second-Term Shake-Up – President Donald Trump makes sweeping personnel changes, sparking legal battles over executive authority. Hugh Hewitt turns to Andrew McCarthy (National Review) to examine the constitutional implications.

🔹 The Battle Over the Administrative State – Constitutional scholar John Yoo joins Charlie Kirk to discuss Trump’s effort to dismantle unaccountable bureaucracy and restore executive power.

All this and more on Townhall Review with Hugh Hewitt.

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