Real America’s Voice — "Bolling!"

Episode Date: February 2, 2026
Host: Eric Bolling
Key Guests: Peter Schweitzer, Donald Trump, Doug Burgum, Mary Barra, Robert Friedland, and others

Episode Overview

This episode of "Bolling!" on Real America’s Voice offers an unfiltered, in-depth discussion of the weaponization of immigration by American elites and foreign powers, based heavily on Peter Schweitzer’s new book "The Invisible Coup: How American Elites and Foreign Powers Use Immigration as a Weapon." The episode features an extended interview with Schweitzer about the influence of China, Mexico, and Islamist networks in the U.S., a robust analysis of political activism and media complicity, and a pivotal segment where former President Donald Trump leads a White House roundtable on critical minerals, energy, the economy, and foreign policy challenges.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Markets Snapshot and Macroeconomic Trends

[00:12–02:56]

• Host Eric Bolling provides a rundown of major economic moves: Dow up 524 at one point; Nasdaq’s volatility; gold’s substantial gains over the year; oil prices dipping due to Trump’s announcement about potential Venezuela deals; cryptocurrency markets as "spectators" to these moves.
• Bolling briefly advertises a Medicare resource, "Chapter," for seniors confused by their plans.

2. Weaponized Immigration: Peter Schweitzer Interview

[02:56–13:15]

Main Insights:

• Thesis of Weaponized Immigration

  • Immigration is used not just for economic purposes but as a deliberate tool by foreign governments and American elites to change U.S. demographics and culture—"a war of civilizations".
  • Quote: "This is, in a sense, a battle, a war of civilizations that's taking place within the United States. And they mean to use immigration as a tool to subvert the country." — Peter Schweitzer [03:12]

• The International Component in Minneapolis

  • Foreign groups linked to China, Mexico, and the Muslim Brotherhood are involved in U.S. activism, not just local "agitators."
  • China and Mexico use consulates for political activities and discourage assimilation by their expatriates.
  • Mexican officials actively claim territory is being "retaken" via migration, citing a 2024 Mexican report referencing "retaking the territory that was taken from us." [04:07–05:12]

• Non-Assimilation Strategy

  • Mexico, China, and Islamist organizations urge migrants not to adopt American values and identities—"stay true to Mexican (or Chinese or Islamic) values."
  • Quote: "They regard [those who Americanize] as traitors... they should stay true to Mexican values." — Peter Schweitzer [05:13]

• Converging Yet Separate Agendas

  • While motivations differ (Mexico seeking remittances and "subverting sovereignty;" China on geopolitical competition; Islamists for spreading sharia), their interests overlap and form odd alliances—for instance, "trans rights activists next to the Islamists...to defeat the United States."
  • Quote: "It's a bargain that they have come together to defeat the United States...then we'll sort things out later." — Peter Schweitzer [06:28]

• Funding and Political Influence

  • U.S. domestic NGOs, often with backing from figures like George Soros/Bill Gates, and foreign governments fund activity directed at shifting U.S. demographics and political influence.
  • Mexico has elected officials representing its expatriates in the U.S., a "massive intrusion into our sovereignty." [07:24–08:27]

• Islamist Influence and Radical Imams

  • Many U.S. mosques, especially in places like Dearborn, MI, have imams on "R1" religious visas; Schweitzer alleges systemic abuse and radicalization.
  • Imams openly speak about destroying Western civilization through immigration: "We need to destroy Western civilization, and we're going to do that with immigration."
  • Muslim Brotherhood funding for U.S. political campaigns, e.g., Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib.

Memorable Quotes:

• "The problem is not immigration as we think of it, it's weaponized immigration. It's when foreign adversaries are using it as a tool and a weapon." — Peter Schweitzer [07:24]
• "Again, amazing. The goal is to transform and destroy Western civilization." — Peter Schweitzer [11:56]

Timestamps:

• [03:12] — War of civilizations and international influences.
• [04:07–05:12] — Mexico’s consulates and repatriation strategy.
• [05:45] — Assimilation as "betrayal."
• [06:28] — Odd activist coalitions.
• [07:24, 07:56] — NGOs, political engineering, and need for new immigration screening.
• [08:49–13:15] — Radical mosques, R1 visa abuse, Mexican and Islamist interference in U.S. politics.

3. Don Lemon, Media, and Activism

[15:55–20:39]

• Bolling and Schweitzer discuss Don Lemon’s controversial arrest in Minneapolis: Lemon allegedly acted as more than a reporter, seeming to participate in and even help organize disruptive protests (leading to a standing ovation at a Clive Davis Grammy party).
• Media figures accused of overstepping into activism; contrasts drawn with how right-wing figures are accused of foreign influence.
• Schweitzer: Don Lemon likely acted to boost his "Q score" (popularity/visibility), but was also a "useful idiot" to socialist groups.
  • Quote: "Just because you flash a media badge does not exempt you from criminal charges... In the case of Don Lemon, he clearly stepped over that line." — Peter Schweitzer [18:43]
  • Quote: "He was being used, but he was happy to be used because it's beneficial to his career." — Peter Schweitzer [20:08]

Timestamps:

• [15:55–17:33] — How media involvement feeds activism and is perceived publicly.
• [18:43–20:39] — Legal vs. journalistic boundaries, Lemon’s motives and consequences.

4. China’s Influence & Minnesota's Investments

[20:39–22:27]

• Governor Tim Walz is criticized for maintaining strong ties with China and increasing state pension fund exposure in Chinese markets, while other states have backed off due to human rights/national security concerns.
• Allegations of politically-motivated foreign investments and lack of accountability regarding public officials.

5. On Political Accountability & Subpoenas

[21:50–22:48]

• Discussing the Clintons’ refusal of congressional subpoenas, Bolling and Schweitzer express frustration at the lack of high-profile "perp walks" or meaningful consequences.

6. White House Critical Minerals Roundtable (Live Coverage)

[24:44–56:45]

Key Announcements and Discussion:

• Creation of U.S. Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve

  • John (likely from Export-Import Bank) describes the project: leverages private equity and capital markets, excludes taxpayer subsidies, and benefits the domestic mining sector.
  • Quote: "What you've announced today is a truly uniquely American solution... manufacturers and workers all across the country can rest assured they'll have what they need, when they need it." — John [25:55]

• Trump’s Leadership Framed as Transformational

  • Doug Burgum and others laud Trump for unlocking mining projects (e.g., Amber Road in Alaska), dramatically increasing coal leases, and cutting permitting times from 29 years to 4 months.
  • Formation of a global "club of nations" to strengthen supply chains.
  • Quote: "You've done more in the last year for mining and minerals in our country, perhaps than any president in history. Just like drill, baby, drill. You said mine, baby, mine." — Doug Burgum [27:49]

• Industry Response

  • Mary Barra (GM): Praises policy for supporting U.S. auto manufacturing and job creation.
  • Robert Friedland (mining executive): Highlights the foundational role of mining for technology; "everything you touch needs mining."
  • Bernie Moreno: Credit to Trump for "making America the digital asset capital of the world" and stabilizing critical industries.

• U.S. Auto Industry, Digital Assets & Economic Sovereignty

  • Claims Trump’s policies "saved" domestic automakers and unlocked digital asset (crypto) leadership.
  • Trump: "If we don’t do crypto, China is going to do it."
  • Broad praise for "Project Vault" and its innovation for U.S. economic and national security.

Memorable Moments

• [33:07] Trump to Friedland: "Congratulations. You're in the hall of fame... mining is down to 1% of the S&P 500, but really, everything you touch needs mining. And this is the first administration with your support where we've got hope we can go out and really do it."

• [34:36] Moreno: "As you always say, economic security is national security. And a country does not have sovereignty if we don't have control of our critical minerals..."

• [35:22]—Fed Chair & Kennedy Center

  • Trump comments on new Fed chairman, hints at continued investigations, and outlines plans to fully renovate the Kennedy Center.

7. Foreign Policy and Domestic Security: Q&A with Trump

[41:34–56:45]

• Meetings with international heads (Colombia, Iran), U.S. involvement in Ukraine/Russia, and discussion of NATO—insistence that European partners pay their share and warnings about Europe’s "tipping point" over immigration and energy.

• On immigration and border enforcement: Globe-trotting coalition-building, claims that illegal border crossings have dropped to zero following the deployment of soldiers and closure of the border.

  • Quote: "We had 25 million people come in in four years... now we don't have anybody coming in for nine months now. We have zero people coming in." — Donald Trump [46:15]

• Trump positions D.C. as newly "very safe," credits National Guard presence.

• Commitment to addressing Cuba, supporting Cuban-American families.

• Dismisses rumors on crypto investments as his family’s domain, while reiterating his personal support for digital assets to keep ahead of China.

• On military recruitment: Asserts that numbers are at record highs and national pride has been restored.

Notable Quotes

• "This is a war of civilizations that's taking place within the United States." — Peter Schweitzer [03:12]
• "They regard [migrants who assimilate] as traitors... they should stay true to Mexican values." — Peter Schweitzer [05:13]
• "The problem is not immigration as we think of it, it's weaponized immigration." — Peter Schweitzer [07:24]
• "Just because you flash a media badge does not exempt you from criminal charges..." — Peter Schweitzer [18:43]
• "You've done more in the last year for mining and minerals in our country, perhaps than any president in history." — Doug Burgum [27:49]
• "Economic security is national security... country does not have sovereignty if we don't have control of our critical minerals." — Bernie Moreno [34:36]
• "If we don’t do crypto, China is going to do it." — Donald Trump [50:54]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment/Highlight | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:12 | Market summary & economic overview | | 02:57 | Introduction to Peter Schweitzer — weaponized immigration | | 03:12 | Minneapolis as microcosm of international activism | | 04:07 | Foreign actors’ strategies: Mexico, China, Muslim Brotherhood | | 05:13 | Encouraging non-assimilation among immigrants | | 07:24 | Overlapping interests, funding, and NGOs | | 08:49 | Radical imams and the R1 visa loophole | | 11:56 | Immigration’s role in cultural transformation/“destroy Western civilization” | | 15:55 | Don Lemon’s media activism — journalism vs. activism discussion | | 18:43 | Media ethics and legal boundaries | | 20:39 | China’s influence on state level investments | | 21:50 | Political accountability (Clintons, subpoenas) | | 24:44 | Trump White House roundtable — Strategic minerals, industry, and energy | | 27:49 | Doug Burgum on critical minerals, mining reforms, global partnerships | | 33:07 | Robert Friedland — criticality of mining; pride for U.S. miners | | 34:36 | Bernie Moreno — U.S. sovereignty and digital assets leadership | | 41:34 | Q&A: Foreign affairs (Colombia, Iran, Russia/Ukraine, Europe) | | 46:15 | Law enforcement, border control, and crime rates under Trump | | 50:54 | Cryptocurrency: U.S. leadership vs. China, embracing the digital asset sector | | 55:04 | U.S. military recruitment resurgence and national pride |

Tone and Style

The episode is assertive, polemical, and maintains the forthright, populist tone typical of Real America’s Voice. Dialogues are brisk, with pointed attributions of blame and corresponding calls for urgent policy action. Schweitzer’s portion is heavy on detail and argumentation, while the Trump segment is celebratory and promotional.

Summary Takeaways

• Immigration is described not as a humanitarian or economic phenomenon but as a multi-pronged weapon wielded by adversaries and U.S. elites for cultural and political ends.
• Urban unrest is portrayed as a product of foreign and domestic activist networks working in concert.
• The episode champions aggressive border enforcement, tighter visa controls, and outright skepticism of mainstream media and political adversaries.
• From the White House: Major industrial and economic policy maneuvers, especially regarding U.S. mining and minerals, are celebrated as historic and vital to national security. Foreign policy is approached through the dual lenses of economic benefit (getting allies to pay up) and muscular deterrence (with Iran, Russia, and China).
• The show as a whole is a case study in American populist-conservative media discourse circa 2026, providing viewers skeptical of mainstream narratives with a blend of policy detail, controversy, and direct addresses from political incumbents and thought leaders.