Podcast Summary: AMERICA'S VOICE LIVE WITH STEVE GRUBER – November 24, 2025

Overview

This episode of America's Voice Live with Steve Gruber delivers a robust, unfiltered examination of breaking political and legal developments, conservative media expansions, and foreign policy debates. Key topics include the dismissal of indictments against James Comey and Letitia James, President Trump’s Ukraine peace plan, the launch of a new Spanish-language conservative program, the lawfare debate, and high-profile controversies involving U.S. military orders. Rich in energetic debate, in-depth legal analysis, and a focus on “real American values,” the episode features notable guests: legal experts John Malcolm and Ivan Raichlen, former Navy SEAL Jonathan Gilliam, and journalist Javier Negray. Press conference commentary from Caroline Levitt offers insights from inside the White House.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking Legal News: Indictment Dismissals (02:12–13:34)

Context & Legal Analysis

• A federal judge has dismissed indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and NY Attorney General Letitia James due to the improper appointment of Lindsey Halligan as Acting U.S. Attorney—a procedural technicality, which could lead to a re-filing but presents statutory hurdles.
• Legal experts John Malcolm (Heritage Foundation) and Ivan Raichlen provide analysis.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• John Malcolm (04:46):
  “The question became whether ... you get to name a whole series of interim US attorneys...Letitia James and James Comey said no...the court said that that 120 days had expired. Lindsey Halligan had not been properly appointed. Therefore the indictment was void ab initio.”
• Ivan Raichlen (07:02):
  “If this stands, that literally means ... anybody can do any sort of lawless activity during that period of time and they will never be held to account. So it makes absolutely no sense.”
• Steve Gruber (08:53):
  “Tell me what you're warning us of, Ivan? What do you think's coming?”
• Ivan Raichlen (08:59):
  “I think you're going to see Lawfare and beyond escalating beyond anything that Jack Smith, Fanny Willis, Alvin Bragg, Letitia James did during the last four years from Virginia.”

Legal Consequences & "Lawfare" Debate

• Discussion centers on concerns about politically weaponized legal actions ("lawfare") and the limitations of statutes and technical procedures. Both guests agree that the perception of law being used for political ends is eroding trust.

2. Trump’s Ukraine/Russia Peace Plan: Pressure for Results (16:26–24:08, 31:12–42:15)

Plan & Diplomatic Dynamics

• President Trump has set a Thanksgiving deadline for Ukraine to accept a 28-point peace plan to end the war with Russia, with active U.S. brokered negotiations in Geneva. Secretary Rubio describes talks as entering their “most productive phase.”
• Jonathan Gilliam, ex-Navy SEAL, provides foreign policy analysis.

Memorable Exchanges

• Steve Gruber (19:41):
  “There's an old saying in sales that time kills all deals. Maybe that's why President Trump is pushing so hard to put it together...Putin's not to be trusted. Right?”
• Jonathan Gilliam (20:04):
  “Wherever they shift...if they shift to pushing for a peace agreement quickly, Putin backs off and delays his rhetoric, or then he'll carry out an attack right at the moment they think they have a peace deal. So the fear is if they take too long now, that he'll capitalize on that by being more aggressive.”
• Caroline Levitt (31:12):
  “Everybody inside feels operational[ly] optimistic about...that 28 point peace plan. … The vast majority of these points have been agreed upon.”

White House Position

• Via a press gaggle, WH spokesperson Caroline Levitt stresses U.S. commitment, the balanced approach with both Kyiv and Moscow, and pushes back on claims of U.S. concessions to Russia, stating the process is transparent and collaborative.
• Levitt: “Any idea ... that the United States of America is not engaging with both sides equally in this war ... is a complete and total fallacy.” (40:40)

3. Controversy: Military Orders & Political Speech (22:21–26:01, 30:06–30:57)

• The Pentagon reportedly considers court-martialing Senator Mark Kelly and other former military officials for publicly calling on active-duty troops to disregard “unlawful orders” from the Commander in Chief.
• Jonathan Gilliam (22:58):
  “They could all be brought in and tried with conspiracy, sedition, treason. ... Just the charge alone ... would change a lot because ... these agency leaders ... they're not able to fully investigate and stop what's happening ... President Trump needs a justice czar.”
• Steve Gruber reading from US Code 2387 (24:08):
  “...to me it's pretty clear that's exactly what they did. They attempted to create insubordination...that's punishable by 10 years in prison...Am I reading that right?”
• Jonathan Gilliam (25:02):
  “You are...they have the authority to recall these individuals long after they're out and court martial them. And that's exactly what needs to be done...justice not lawfare would be served.”

4. Hispanic Conservative Audience: New Spanish-Language Programming (27:08–29:57)

Media Outreach and Political Narrative

• Launch of "Right News Show" with Javier Negray to counter legacy Hispanic media and “misinformation.”
• Javier Negray (27:33):
  “...Democrat Hispanic media ... are telling lies all the time telling that Trump is like the devil who is deporting like good people. ... We are telling the truth...that the ICE operation are deporting bad people that are criminals, that are illegal aliens.”

5. Immigration & American Jobs (35:50–37:56)

• Debate over H1B visas and President Trump’s policy:
• Steve Gruber (35:50):
  “Is it MAGA to support American workers being replaced with H1B visa holders?”
• Caroline Levitt (36:07):
  “The President does not support American workers being replaced. ... As for the H1B visa issue, the president has a nuanced and common sense opinion ... he wants to see American workers in those jobs.”

6. Global Affairs: Israel, Venezuela, and Brazil (38:28–39:56)

• Rapid-fire Q&A on U.S. policy toward Israel’s anti-terrorism actions, Venezuela’s status, and alleged meetings with Brazilian leaders.

Notable Quotes by Timestamp

• John Malcolm (04:46):

  “The court said that that 120 days had expired. Lindsey Halligan had not been properly appointed. Therefore the indictment was void ab initio…”

• Ivan Raichlen (07:02):

  “If this stands...anybody can do any sort of lawless activity during that period of time and they will never be held to account.”

• Jonathan Gilliam (20:04):

  “You’re constantly wrestling with that, with Vladimir Putin, trustworthy or not. ... He’s a statistician and ... he will wrestle with these issues in a way that Zelinsky won't. But President Trump is...”

• Javier Negray (27:33):

  “…The Democrat Hispanic media ... are telling lies all the time telling that Trump is like the devil who is deporting like good people. ... We are telling the truth...that the ICE operation are deporting bad people that are criminals, that are illegal aliens.”

• Caroline Levitt (40:40):

  “The idea that the United States of America is not engaging with both sides equally in this war ... is a complete and total fallacy…”

Important Timestamps

• 02:12–13:34: Legal experts dissect Comey/James indictments dismissal, lawfare debate.
• 16:26–24:08: Trump’s Ukraine peace plan, U.S. diplomatic strategy, analyses by Steve Gruber & Jonathan Gilliam.
• 27:08–29:57: Launch of right-leaning Spanish news show; Hispanic voter dynamics.
• 31:12–42:15: White House press commentary from Caroline Levitt—Ukraine plan progress, legal challenges, foreign policy Q&A.
• 44:27–47:53: (Health & wellness segment—skipped as ad/content blend)
• 52:41–55:00: Sports commentary and audience mailbag.

Tone & Style Notes

• Language: Direct, conversational, urgent at moments (“this is breaking news,” “lawfare is a definite problem…”).
• Tone: Assertive, sometimes combative or rallying, with contributors candidly expressing skepticism of institutions (“Maybe they benefit from it in some way. But nobody in this building benefits from war.” — Caroline Levitt, 41:07).

For New Listeners

This episode offers an accessible yet deep-dive into issues at the heart of conservative concerns: judicial activism, political prosecutions, foreign policy, and immigration. Gruber and guests frame developments around constitutional principles, American values, and the ongoing battle to shape news for a right-leaning audience—across languages and backgrounds.

Signature Themes: Accountability, skepticism of bureaucracy and mainstream narratives, American sovereignty, and the enduring importance of grassroots engagement in the media.

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