Real America’s Voice: America’s Voice Live with Steve Gruber

December 15, 2025

Overview

This episode of "America's Voice Live" with Steve Gruber dives deeply into a tumultuous weekend of violence and terror both in the U.S. and abroad, highlighting concerns over campus security, terrorism threats, and border security. It features key commentary from law enforcement experts on investigative challenges after attacks, and extensive remarks from President Donald Trump on border control, drug policy, national security, and foreign affairs. The episode’s tone is urgent, combative, and distinctly pro-America First, combining breaking news with opinion and exclusive interviews.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Campus and Domestic Security Incidents

Timestamps: 02:26–10:08

• Mass Shooting at Brown University:

  • A deadly attack struck Brown University, killing two and wounding nine, raising alarms about campus security.
  • Investigative challenges cited, especially with the suspect’s elusive identity despite campus camera presence.
  • “Time kills investigations. ... The ability to locate the shooter becomes less and less for law enforcement.”
    —Chris Piotta, retired FBI director [07:23]

• Analysis of Surveillance and Investigative Delays:

  • Concerns about why university security footage failed to quickly aid identification.
  • Steve Gruber criticizes the slow release and poor quality of footage:
    “I've seen better pictures of Bigfoot.” [06:55]

2. Terror Threats and Law Enforcement Response

Timestamps: 10:08–15:17

• Foiled Bomb Plot in California:

  • The Turtle Island Liberation Front, described as a “progressive anti-capitalist organization,” plotted New Year’s Eve bombings in Los Angeles.
  • The FBI intercepted the plan at the rehearsal stage, arresting five individuals.
  • Piotta underscores the growing challenge of countering homegrown extremism:
    "The scope of the threat environment...is going to outrun even the considerable resources of the FBI." [11:52]

• Soft Targets & Open Society Dilemma:

  • U.S. freedoms create both strength and vulnerability; large gatherings during holidays are especially at risk.
  • "We have a great number of what you consider to be soft targets...especially around the holidays."
    —Chris Piotta [09:17]

3. ISIS Ambush on US Troops in Syria

Timestamps: 18:20–19:46

• An ISIS attack in Syria resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter.
• President Trump responds with vows for "very serious retaliation" against ISIS.
• Segment sets up transition to a broader discussion on military, border, and security policy.

4. President Trump: Border Security, Fentanyl, and Policy Orders

Timestamps: 19:46–45:17

• Recent Conversations with International Leaders:

  • Trump recounts recent talks with European leaders on Russia-Ukraine.
  • Claims progress in negotiations and credits his administration’s diplomatic efforts.
  • “We want to save a lot of lives. We sell equipment to NATO. We don't spend any money, but we do want to see if we can save lives.” [19:46]

• Border Security Achievements and Recognition:

  • Awards the "Mexican Border Defense Medal" to troops involved in securing the southern border.
  • Claims border security success: "We went from having millions of people pouring over our border to having none in the last eight months." [19:46]
  • Asserts a “historic and unprecedented” turn-around at the border.

• Drug Policy and Fentanyl:

  • Executive order classifying fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction:
    “No bomb does what this is doing...So we're formally classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.” [30:21]
  • Claims a 50% drop in fentanyl crossing the border, accredits cooperation with China.

• Critique of Previous Policies and the Biden Administration:

  • Paints the prior administration as responsible for "open borders" and catastrophic illegal immigration, including the influx of dangerous individuals.
  • “We inherited the worst border in the history of our country...and turned it into the strongest border..." [19:46]
  • Praises self-deportations and law enforcement for reducing illegal presence.

• Notable Testimonies:

  • Tom Homan, former ICE Director:
    “I went hundreds of miles of border and didn't see one illegal alien. Incredible. ... None has done more than President Trump.” [36:07]
    “The Biden administration was the most inhumane...Now that the border is 96% decline, 96% less people are coming.” [36:07]

5. Q&A: Trump on Current Events and Policy

Timestamps: 45:17–62:28

• Brown University Shooting Investigation:
  • Expresses hopes the attacker will be caught; defers responsibility to campus security:
    “You have to ask that question really to the school, not to the FBI.” [45:41]
• Marijuana Reclassification:
  • Confirms consideration of executive order for marijuana rescheduling to facilitate research.
• Israel and the Middle East:
  • Denies rebuking Netanyahu; maintains strong U.S.-Israel relations.
  • On strike against Hamas general: “We're looking into it.” [47:30]
• Syria and Foreign Troop Presence:
  • Affirms US troops in Syria remain to help preserve Middle East peace.
  • Claims success in removing Assad and securing regional stability:
    "We got rid of Assad, we got rid of other people... now we have legitimate peace in the Middle East, first time in 3,000 years." [57:34]
• Crypto Case:
  • Open to reviewing the case of convicted crypto privacy developer Keone Rodriguez:
    “I'll look at it...We’ll take a look on Friday.” [60:28]
• Healthcare and Congressional Policy:
  • Calls for healthcare funding to go directly to people, not insurance companies.
  • Wants to abolish filibuster and 'blue slip' rules in Senate to pass conservative measures.
• Elections and Party Politics:
  • Rejects concerns about Hispanic voter trends, restates that Republicans prevailed in swing states and popular vote.
• Russia-Ukraine War:
  • Reveals ongoing talks with both Zelensky and Putin, claims progress toward peace.
  • Suggests security guarantees for Ukraine may be forthcoming but notes territorial losses are already a “reality.”
• Hong Kong and Jimmy Lai:
  • Appeals to Xi Jinping for release of imprisoned journalist.
• Market Optimism:
  • Credits tariffs and economic policies for record-breaking markets:
    “Tariffs have brought vast amounts of wealth into our country...AI is coming at levels that nobody has ever seen before.” [62:28]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I've seen better pictures of Bigfoot. It's really embarrassing for...the university. Law enforcement is doing what they can…”
  —Steve Gruber [06:55]
• “Time kills investigations.”
  —Chris Piotta [07:23]
• “The scope of the problem is going to outrun even the considerable resources of the FBI.”
  —Chris Piotta [11:52]
• "We went from having millions of people pouring over our border to having none in the last eight months. None."
  —Donald Trump [19:46]
• "No bomb does what [fentanyl] is doing...So we're formally classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction."
  —Donald Trump [30:21]
• "I went hundreds of miles of border and didn't see one illegal alien. ... None has done more than President Trump."
  —Tom Homan [36:07]
• "We got rid of Assad, we got rid of other people that were really bad people and that were in the way of peace in the Middle East..."
  —Donald Trump [57:34]

Important Timestamps

• 02:26–10:08: Brown University shooting, investigation challenges, analysis with Chris Piotta
• 10:08–15:17: LA bomb plot, soft targets, homegrown extremism
• 18:20–19:46: ISIS attack on U.S. troops in Syria
• 19:46–45:17: Trump discusses border, security achievements, and awards medals
• 45:17–62:28: Press Q&A with Trump covering Brown shooting, drugs, Israel, Syria, crypto, healthcare, Russia-Ukraine

Tone & Style

The episode maintains a distinctly conservative, pro-America First tone, marked by stark contrasts between the Trump and Biden administrations, and punctuated by direct criticisms of political opponents and institutions. The rhetoric is urgent, at times combative, loaded with national pride, and focused on security, law enforcement, and the defense of American values.

This summary encapsulates the episode’s breadth: from breaking news and law enforcement interviews to a lengthy, wide-ranging exchange with President Trump, capturing its urgent, unapologetic, and confrontational spirit.