Real America’s Voice – Eric Bolling! (December 3rd, 2025)

Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Host: Eric Bolling (iHeartPodcasts)
Guests: Donald Trump, John Rich (musician/advocate), assorted panelists, Phil Patrick (Birch Gold Group)
Original Air Date: December 3, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode dives into a high-profile policy discussion led by former President Donald Trump, focusing on domestic manufacturing, car industry regulations, inflation, and immigration. The episode is rich with Trump’s characteristic rhetorical style, hard-edged criticism of political opponents, and a conservative interpretation of current events. Special attention is given to administrative rollbacks in the auto industry, immigration controversies in Minnesota, child trafficking, and conservative strategies for the future. John Rich joins the discussion with an emotionally charged advocacy for child protection, and there’s an in-depth conversation on the reliability of gold versus cryptocurrency in today's volatile economy.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Rollback of Car Industry Regulations and “Affordability” Narrative

• Trump & Bolling Critique of Electric Vehicle Subsidies:
  • Trump and Eric Bolling lambaste the previous administration’s subsidies for luxury electric vehicles, painting Democrats as out of touch with middle-class America.
  • Quote (Trump, 01:14):
    "We're getting $7,500 from the taxpayer. And these Democrats sit on this floor and say that Republicans are for millionaires and billionaires."
• Rise in US Auto Manufacturing:
  • Bolling touts a rise in percentage of American-made cars post-Trump administration.
  • Quote (Bolling, 01:41):
    "We moved at six points, which nobody thought would be possible in four years. We did it in 10 months."
• Critique of “Affordability” as a Democratic Talking Point:
  • Trump frames 'affordability' as a political con, stating it’s Democrats who caused inflation.
  • Quote (Trump, 02:48):
    "This election is about affordability ... That's a con job. They caused the highest prices in the history of our country."

2. Regulatory Changes: CAFE Standards

• Zeroing out CAFE Standards:
  • Trump and allies claim credit for repealing emissions standards, saying this gives consumers more choice, safety, and lower prices.
  • Quote (John Rich, 05:44):
    "It also means people's lives will be safer because what these regulations did is ... forced cars to be more expensive and made of plastic instead of steel."
  • Trump’s Conclusion (06:37):
    "Think of that. And people died because of that. The plastic was plastic in an auto accident ... people were shattered because of that."
• California’s Role in Regulations:
  • Trump criticizes ‘dual standards’ with California, suggesting the state’s unique regulations were unworkable for manufacturers countrywide.

3. Economic Optimism and Consumer Confidence

• Bolling Cites Record Black Friday as Counterpoint:
  • High consumer spending is highlighted as a rebuttal to Democratic claims about low affordability.
  • Quote (Bolling, 08:32):
    "Black Friday up 9.1%, highest ever, biggest amount ever purchased in one day."
• Trump on Military and Police Recruitment:
  • Claims that successful recruitment is indicative of renewed national confidence and spirit.

4. Inspector-General Questions: “Mileage Blocker” in Auto Industry

• Discovery of Devices to Alter Odometer Readings:
  • Panel discusses so-called "mileage blockers," illegal devices affecting resale value, traced to China and Great Britain.
  • Trump Admits Lack of Awareness (11:04):
    "Yeah, I think it's something. I've never heard of it. Very good. Appreciate it. We never heard of it."

5. National and Foreign Policy

• Ukraine-Russia Mediation:
  • Trump claims his proxies (Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner) are participating in Russian peace negotiations, suggesting Putin is open to ending the war.
  • Quote (Trump, 15:41):
    "Their impression was that they'd like to. He would like to see the war ended ... he'd like to be trading with the United States of America, frankly."
  • Trump blames Biden’s policies for the conflict and compares his stance favorably.
• Venezuela and Immigration:
  • Trump continues hardline rhetoric, alleging Venezuela and other nations emptied their prisons and mental health institutions “into our country.”
• Somali Community in Minnesota:
  • Criticism of Mayor Jacob Frey and Rep. Ilhan Omar, accusing the community of fraud and lack of assimilation.
  • Quote (Trump, 22:44):
    "Go back to your own country and figure out your Constitution ... Without this country, she would not be in very good shape. She probably wouldn't be alive right now."

6. Immigration and Democrat “Pandering”

• Bolling rails against what he frames as Democrats’ vote-seeking immigration policies, criticizing multilingual outreach and programs for undocumented workers.
• He decries sanctuary city advocates like NYC Mayor-Elect Zoran Mamdani and rebukes former MSNBC host Krystal Ball for impugning minorities working with ICE.
  • Quote (Krystal Ball via John Rich, 34:52):
    "You don’t think you belong here. You’re not A quote unquote heritage American. You’re never going to belong."

7. Mainstream Media Critique

• Commentary on perceived bias in late-night TV, particularly Stephen Colbert’s and Jimmy Kimmel’s shows, and a mocking dismissal of political figures like Gavin Newsom.

8. John Rich: Child Trafficking and “The Righteous Hunter”

Discussion with Eric Bolling (40:47–52:53)

• Song Debut and Motivation:
  • John Rich discusses his new anti-child trafficking song "The Righteous Hunter," inspired by Sean “Diddy” Combs’ controversial remarks.
  • Quote (John Rich, 42:36):
    "It seems as though the enemy of children and the people that wish them harm ... are all too eager to stand … to declare their control and their power and their ownership … of our kids."
• Actionable Parenting Guidance:
  • Rich shares about a DHS seminar on protecting children online and calls on parents to become their children’s first line of defense.
  • Resource:
    "Go on YouTube, type in John Rich DHS. That's all you gotta do. And there's a 90 minute seminar …" (44:16)
• Music Video Production:
  • Survivor Brooke (rescued >14,000 kids) and sting operation consultants ensured authenticity.
  • Sean Ryan (ex-Navy SEAL and podcaster) stars as the father.

9. Conservative Banking: Old Glory Bank

• Rich explains his involvement in a non-woke bank established for conservatives, ensuring that "you will never be penalized for exercising your constitutional rights."
• Quote (John Rich, 51:52):
  "The whole premise behind the bank is you will never be penalized for exercising your constitutional rights … in these days, we have to have that."

10. Markets & Gold vs. Crypto

• Phil Patrick (Birch Gold Group) on the Economy:
  • Recap of crypto’s recent plunge and gold’s stability. Advocates gold as a hedge.
  • Quote (Phil Patrick, 55:18):
    "Gold has become a really, really solid asset as a hedge against bad things happen in the economy."
• Central Bank Trends:
  • Rise in central bank gold buying; gold seen as counterweight to a weakening dollar.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Trump on “Affordability” Rhetoric:
  "[Affordability is] a con job. They caused the highest prices in the history of our country, the worst inflation in the history of our country, and we're getting those prices down." (03:57)

• John Rich on Deregulation: "The result of what you're doing, you're literally saving people's lives, and you're making it where families can afford to get a new car." (06:04)

• Trump on Peace Negotiations:
  "That's their impression. ... I think I'd like to get back to dealing a more normal life. I think I'd like to be trading with the United States of America, frankly, instead of ... losing thousands of soldiers a week." (15:41)

• Trump on Somali Community:
  "She should be thrown the hell out of our country. And most of those people, they have destroyed Minnesota, okay?" (22:20)

• John Rich on Child Trafficking:
  "Even the most mild mannered man or woman would become the most vicious opponent you've ever faced, could you ever try to harm one of their children." (44:16)

• Phil Patrick on Gold:
  "Gold in the dollar inverse. When the dollar goes down, gold goes up. ... Last Fiscal quarter was the single biggest quarter for central bank gold buying in history." (55:57)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• [00:35–07:54]: Trump and panel on auto industry rollback and "affordability" debate.
• [08:05–10:09]: Consumer confidence, military/police recruitment, and “mileage blocker” dilemma.
• [11:10–16:05]: Ukraine war, Russia negotiations, and Venezuelan diplomatic outlook.
• [21:21–24:33]: Critique of Minnesota Somali community, Ilhan Omar, and immigration consequences.
• [27:11–34:46]: US sanctuary cities, criticism of Democratic “pandering,” and mainstream media.
• [40:47–52:53]: John Rich on “The Righteous Hunter,” child trafficking, and parent action tips.
• [53:29–56:21]: Economic segment—Phil Patrick on gold, crypto fluctuations, and central bank trends.

Tone & Language

The episode features bold, combative language deeply critical of the Biden administration, Democrats, and mainstream media. Voices are unapologetically conservative, blending policy analysis with culture war rhetoric and emotionally charged appeals, particularly on the topics of child protection and national identity.

Memorable Moments

• John Rich’s passionate discussion of his anti-child trafficking song and video, culminating in a moving explanation of the stakes for American families (41:23–49:42).
• Trump’s caustic remarks about California, the Somali community, and his broader critique of Democratic policies.
• Bolling’s direct rebuke of sanctuary city defenders and Democratic leaders, explicitly connecting immigrant-related fraud to broader immigration policies.

Summary

This episode of Real America’s Voice serves as a showcase for conservative political messaging: attacking regulatory approaches from the left, emphasizing "America first" economic policies, highlighting immigration as an existential issue, and encouraging cultural and parental vigilance. Eric Bolling and Donald Trump steer the conversation with characteristically direct, populist language, while John Rich provides an emotionally resonant take on child protection activism. The discussion on financial markets and gold closes the episode with a practical, cautionary perspective for conservative investors.