Real America’s Voice: Bolling! — February 19, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of "Real America’s Voice" with host Eric Bolling explores a range of pressing issues including U.S. immigration policy, particularly focused on Somali immigration, the effectiveness of tariffs and American manufacturing under Donald Trump, the human rights situation in Iran, personal journeys of resilience, and a segment on faith-driven music from Journey's Jonathan Cain. The episode is split between in-depth interviews, a live check-in with Donald Trump at a Georgia manufacturing plant, and commentary driven by current events and a populist, America-first perspective.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Somali Immigration Moratorium Act — Congressman Brandon Gill Interview

• Overview: Eric Bolling brings on Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) to discuss his proposed Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act (SEMA), a bill seeking to halt Somali immigration to the U.S. for 25 years due to concerns about assimilation and public benefit usage.

Notable Insights & Arguments:

• Assimilation & Welfare Concerns:

  • Rep. Gill argues the U.S. should prioritize immigration that benefits American citizens. He cites statistics claiming high welfare dependency among Somali immigrants in Minnesota and a lack of English language assimilation even after a decade in the country.
  • “Our immigration system … should choose who comes into our country. And that should be based on what makes the United States stronger.” — Rep. Brandon Gill [02:46]

• Gill’s Key Claims:

  • 81% of Somali households in Minnesota are on welfare; even after 10+ years, it's 78%.
  • “If you ask yourself, are these people coming in and assimilating … the answer is no.” — Brandon Gill [03:10]

• Policy Rationale:

  • The bill is described as a "fair and moderate response" by Gill, who argues it is needed to “allow our society, our civilization to cohere, to assimilate, to become one people.”
  • He further argues for broader restrictions from “cultures that are unassimilable and incompatible with our own.”
  • “Bringing in lots of people from cultures that are unassimilable … for instance … the Islamic world … is idiotic and suicidal.” — Brandon Gill [05:35]

• Host Reaction:

  • Bolling is supportive of vetting and assimilation but raises economic concerns about declining birth rates and the need for “new blood,” provided immigration is “done properly, well vetted.”
  • “I just think … the only way we can as an economy continue to support an aging population is with literally new blood. But it’s got to be vetted properly.” — Eric Bolling [08:43]

Omar Controversy & Congressional Accountability:

• Ilhan Omar Discussion:
  • Bolling raises unsubstantiated rumors regarding Rep. Ilhan Omar’s personal history and business dealings, questioning her loyalty and contributions.
  • Gill calls Omar “a particularly despicable type of person” and a “good case study … for why immigration should be more restrictive.” — Brandon Gill [10:03]
• On Congressional Censure:
  • Gill notes a censure resolution against Omar failed, mentioning “there’s not a whole lot of teeth to a censorship resolution … there are investigations [by the House Oversight Committee].” — Brandon Gill [11:47]

Segment Timestamps:

• Somali immigration & fraud stats: [02:46–04:51]
• Assimilation debate, call to action: [05:35–08:43]
• Ilhan Omar commentary & accountability: [10:03–11:47]

2. Iran: Human Rights Violations & Protest Crackdown

Interview with Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director, NCRI (National Council of Resistance of Iran)

• Overview: Jafarzadeh describes Iran's use of "black box" unregistered detention facilities to secretly hold, torture, and sometimes kill arrested protesters, outside of the official prison system.

Key Details:

• “Over 50,000 protesters have been arrested … the Iran regime is threatened that they will be charged with waging war on God, punishable by death.” — Alireza Jafarzadeh [15:28]
• “They have started operating these secret sites, what they call … black boxes. That is, nothing is recorded.” — Alireza Jafarzadeh [15:28]
• “This is the same operation they used in the 1980s … prisoners would go missing and no one would know about them for years.” — Alireza Jafarzadeh [16:37]

US Military Buildup & Regime Change:

• Bolling mentions a significant show of U.S. military force in the region, seeking Jafarzadeh’s insight.
• Jafarzadeh emphasizes, “The real solution is actually change of the regime in Iran by the people of Iran.” — Alireza Jafarzadeh [21:15]
• He celebrates the resilience and organization of resistance units (MEK) inside Iran.

Segment Timestamps:

• Iran crackdown & black box prisons: [15:28–17:30]
• Military buildup, regime change discussion: [21:15–22:25]

3. Donald Trump Live at Coosa Steel (Rome, Georgia): The Case for Tariffs & Economic Nationalism

Key Themes & Moments:

• Bolling periodically cuts to live remarks by President Trump at a steel plant, making the case for tariffs and critiquing Biden-era economic policy.
• Trump Lauds Tariffs:
  • “Tariff is the greatest thing that’s happened to this country … we’re making a fortune. Factories are booming now … and they were all dead.” — Donald Trump [18:49]
• Jobs & Investment Claims:
  • Trump claims historic job growth, “$18 trillion” in new U.S. investments in 11 months, a surging stock market, removal of regulations, and “the most Americans working in history.”
• Voter ID & Mail-in Ballots:
  • Advocates for voter ID and proof of citizenship: “Republicans have to win this one … We want voter ID. We want proof of citizenship. And we don’t want mail in ballots except for the military far away.” — Donald Trump [35:38]
• Personal Style:
  • Mixes policy points with humor and asides about the media (“fake news”), his waived presidential salary, and more.
  • “My favorite word in the whole dictionary is tariff … All right. It’s my fifth favorite word now.” — Donald Trump [31:24]

Testimonial from Plant Owner:

• Andrew Seville, President of Coosa Steel:
  • Recalls industry struggles before tariffs, credits Trump’s policies with reviving the plant:
    • "The tire rack industry was going to China. There were no tariffs. ... Your first term, we saw some [improvement].” — Andrew Seville [54:52]

Segment Timestamps:

• First Trump remarks on tariffs, jobs: [17:43–20:28]
• Full plant address: [27:54–54:52]

4. Resilience & Recovery: Grant Cardone

• Guest Clip:
  • Eric Bolling previews an episode with real estate mogul Grant Cardone discussing his transformation from decade-long drug addiction to billionaire investor.
• Memorable Quote:
  • “I was a drug addict for ten years of my life, Eric … and I used drugs every day.”
  • “My ego needs me to demonstrate what God gave me. And I’m not doing that. I’ve been failing for ten years.” — Grant Cardone [23:23–23:34]
• Emphasis on the importance of using one’s gifts and not being defined by past failures.

Segment Timestamps:

• Cardone recovery & personal journey: [23:23–24:09]

5. Faith, Worship, & Songwriting: Jonathan Cain (Journey)

• Overview:
  • Journey’s Jonathan Cain joins to discuss his ten years making worship music and his latest faith-inspired album "Faith in Action".
• Notable Anecdote:
  • Inspired by Pastor Greg Laurie, finished a song after seeing an infomercial:
    • “I continue to write, you know, songs the Lord tells me to write. This is Faith in Action, pretty much.” — Jonathan Cain [25:21]
• Explains how songs spread via Laurie’s radio ministry.

Segment Timestamps:

• Jonathan Cain on worship music: [25:21–26:23]

Notable Quotes & Moments

Congressman Brandon Gill

• “The reality is that not all cultures are equal and not all cultures are equally compatible with our governing framework … that is a core part of American sovereignty.” [05:35–06:34]
• “This is not about disliking or distrusting anybody. It’s about loving our people in our country.” [07:03]

Alireza Jafarzadeh

• “There are people who are erased from all judicial records. These prisoners are enduring extreme isolation, torture, and psychological abuse …” [15:28]
• “The real solution is actually change of the regime in Iran by the people of Iran.” [21:15]

Donald Trump

• “Tariffs have really been a big difference. We have the hottest country anywhere in the world.” [18:49, 35:38]
• “I have the right to put tariffs on for national security purposes. Countries that have been ripping us off for years.” [36:32]

Grant Cardone

• “My ego needs me to demonstrate what God gave me. … I am, God has given me a bunch of gifts as I believe God has given everyone, and I’m not using them.” [23:34]

Jonathan Cain

• “I continue to write, you know, songs the Lord tells me to write. … God’s people [are] doing amazing things because of his leadership.” [25:21]

Summary Timeline

| Time | Segment | |----------|-------------| | 00:43–12:56 | Somali Immigration, Brandon Gill on SEMA bill, assimilation, Ilhan Omar | | 13:01–14:42 | Lighter banter, ad break | | 14:42–22:58 | Iran: Black box prisons, protest crackdown, U.S. military buildup; Jafarzadeh interview | | 23:23–24:09 | Grant Cardone: From addiction to success | | 25:21–26:23 | Jonathan Cain (Journey): Worship music & faith | | 27:54–54:52 | Trump live from Coosa Steel—tariffs, economic policy, jobs, voter ID, humor | | 54:52–55:58 | Coosa Steel president Andrew Seville on plant revival |

Tone & Language

The episode maintains an unapologetically opinionated, combative, and patriotic tone, with hosts and guests sharing controversial, conservative-leaning views, and pushing for accountability, sovereignty, and pro-American industry. Language is often blunt, with moments of humor, emotional appeals to “American values,” and frequent critiques of perceived government and media failures.

This summary captures the episode’s ideas, key speakers, and pivotal quotes, offering a comprehensive glimpse into the conversations likely to fuel debate for the show’s audience.