Real America's Voice – Bolling! – January 9, 2026

Episode Overview

In this episode of "Bolling!" on Real America's Voice, Eric Bolling leads a far-ranging discussion dominated by former President Donald Trump. The conversation focuses on international affairs—Venezuela, Greenland, Ukraine, and Iran—cast through Trump’s lens of American interests and global energy influence. The show then pivots sharply to domestic issues: fraud and crime in Minnesota, recent ICE protests and shootings in Minneapolis, the influence of NGOs, and Democratic political maneuvers. Notable industry executives, political commentators, and frequent guest Mike Benz contribute, while the audience participates through voicemail reactions.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Election Claims and “Crooked states”

[01:13–01:54]

• Trump reiterates his distrust of the US electoral system, claiming victory in Minnesota and describing it, along with California, as a “crooked state” with “very, very dishonest voting.”
• He states the last election (“24”) was “too big to rig” but persists that Minnesota’s governor is “incompetent and corrupt.”

Notable Quote:

“We have a very, very dishonest voting system… I won because it was too big to rig.” – Donald Trump [01:30]

2. US Policy in Venezuela and Energy Security

[01:54–02:50; 06:52–14:00+]

• Bolling asks Trump about providing total security for companies investing in Venezuela “without putting US boots on the ground.” Trump asserts confidence in oil company expertise and local cooperation, citing symbolic gestures like a Venezuelan street named after him.
• On the dichotomy between stability and democracy, Trump equates the two: “to me, it’s almost the same thing… we want stability, but we do want democracy. Ultimately, it'll be democracy.” [06:58]
• Trump frames US involvement as critical for keeping China and Russia out of Venezuela. He claims oil companies, the United States, and Venezuela will all benefit while “national security” is enhanced by opposing Russian and Chinese influence.

Notable Quotes:

“You attack a country and they name a street. That’s never happened before.” – Donald Trump [02:30]
“We can’t have China or Russia occupy Venezuela. …I want to just tell President Xi and President Putin… we are open for business in the United States and we are open for business in Venezuela.” – Donald Trump [14:10]

3. Europe, Ukraine, and NATO

[03:56–06:51]

• Trump criticizes Europe for insufficient support for Ukraine, dismisses European military credibility, and contrasts it with US leadership.
• He targets European energy choices, especially wind power: “I’m not much of a windmill person… they’re losers. They lose money. They destroy your landscape, they kill your birds. They’re all made in China… We will not approve any windmills in this country.” [05:50–06:51]

Notable Quote:

“All you have to do is say to China, ‘How many windmill areas do you have in China?’ …they don’t have windmills. They make them and sell them to suckers like Europe.” – Donald Trump [06:13]

4. Greenland Strategy and Great-Power Competition

[07:41–10:20]

• Trump asserts US interests in Greenland should trump Danish historical claims, linking the matter to potential Russian and Chinese encroachment.
• Trump claims only “ownership” will secure US interests effectively: “You don't defend leases the same way. You have to own it.”
• He reiterates positive relations with foreign leaders but stresses strategic necessity.

Notable Quote:

“Countries have to have ownership. And you defend ownership. You don’t defend leases.” – Donald Trump [09:13]

5. Economic Update: Jobs and Shutdowns

[10:21–12:07]

• Trump praises the latest economic report: government jobs are declining while overall employment is strong (“Nobody’s ever seen anything like it”).
• He attributes strong numbers to tariffs and Republican electoral wins, implying future gains (“There’s no reason it can’t be much, much higher”).

6. Venezuelan Oil: Investment and Risk Management

[12:20–19:00+]

• Bolling repeatedly questions the administration’s strategy for distributing oil sale proceeds, ensuring profits while protecting investment risk.
• Trump describes formulaic approaches to ensure Venezuela and the US each “get what they need,” while oil companies are “going to be safe,” and reiterates national security concerns.
• A lengthy roundtable with top oil executives shows industry alignment and investment appetite, provided legal, financial, and political frameworks are robust.

Notable Quotes:

“We have, again, the biggest people on the planet Earth around this table… I'd like to just ask them to introduce [themselves].” – Donald Trump [17:19]
“What you’re doing by putting the United States in control of the cash flow coming out of the country… gives companies like ours the confidence to say we can kick start this production and then reinvest and reinvest.” – Alex Cranberg, Aspect Energy [25:45]

7. ICE Protests and Minneapolis Shooting

[34:57–42:02]

• Coverage of a viral bodycam video showing an ICE agent shooting a protester after being rammed by a car; show brands left-wing and NGO involvement as organized, implying intent for “George Floyd 2.0.”
• Mike Benz (Foundation for Freedom Online) claims Minneapolis “becoming ground zero” for fraud, unrest, and government mismanagement, and outlines how activist groups are allegedly funded by Soros-linked “Indivisible” and others.
• Benz calls for legal action and criminal investigation into organizers and financial supporters of violent protests.

Notable Quotes:

“That is what you call a smoking gun. That is incontrovertible evidence.” – Mike Benz [35:38] “There’s a vast NGO plex. I think you go at the top leaders, you get the internal documents and if they show violence was premeditated, then you have your arrest.” – Mike Benz [41:37]

8. Audience Voicemails and Light Commentary

[53:59–56:34]

• Listeners joke about Minnesota Governor Tim Waltz, compare him to cartoon and movie characters.
• One voicemail calls for Pete Hegseth to run for governor of Minnesota, prompting Bolling to endorse the idea.
• Another caller from California vents about national decline: "I hope more people suffer … until you suffer, maybe you’ll do something about it.” [55:54]

9. Monologue Riffs: NY, CA, and Democratic Politicians

[45:31–50:38+]

• Bolling ridicules NYC Mayor Zoran Memdani’s plan to expand free child care funding and criticizes Rep. Eric Swalwell’s proposals to reduce ICE protections and immunity.
• He links Democratic policy to national decline, mentioning Black Lives Matter’s continued activism despite financial scandal and suggesting Soros is behind continued unrest.
• Dismisses Rep. Jasmine Crockett, echoing a conservative critique of her capabilities.

Notable & Memorable Moments

• Street Named for Trump in Venezuela:
  Trump highlights this as proof of popularity and an unusual result of US foreign intervention.
  “You attack a country and they name a street [after you]. That’s never happened before.” [02:30]

• Windmill Tirade:
  Trump delivers an extended, sarcastic rebuke of wind energy policies in Europe and the US, calling windmills “losers.”
  “Windmills… kill your birds. They’re all made in China… They sell them to suckers like Europe.” [06:13]

• Greenland as Strategic Real Estate:
  Trump insists on outright US control—likening the situation to Palm Beach real estate—and frames it as preventing China/Russia territorial gain.
  “We are not going to have Russia or China occupy Greenland.” [09:20]

• Multi-billion–Dollar Oil Roundtable:
  Top energy executives one-by-one thank Trump for policy changes and make public commitments to invest in Venezuela, provided political risk is managed.

• Mike Benz: “NGO Plex”
  Benz details the financial and strategic relationships that allegedly enable protests and fraud, and calls for government investigation at the highest ranks.
  “There’s a vast NGO plex. …If they show violence was premeditated, then you have your arrest.” [41:37]

Segment Timestamps

• Election Claims & Voting System: 01:13–01:54
• Venezuela, Security & Investment: 01:54–06:51, 12:20–19:00+
• Europe & NATO: 03:56–06:51
• Greenland Deal: 07:41–10:20
• Economic Report: 10:21–12:07
• Oil Executive Roundtable: 16:36–29:35
• Minneapolis ICE Shooting & Activist Funding: 34:57–42:02
• Bolling’s Monologue & Voice Mails: 45:31–56:34

Episode Tone & Style

The tone is bold, combative, and brash—driven by Trump’s candor and Bolling’s acerbic commentary. Guest analysis is technical and policy-oriented (especially energy sector), while audience interaction fosters an irreverent, "real America" flavor. The language is colloquial, unsparing, and at times conspiratorial—emphasizing anti-establishment bias and skepticism of mainstream institutions.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode provides an in-depth look at the energy “deal making” politics the Trump team claims to champion, framed as American hard-nosed, transactional diplomacy. It doubles as a snapshot of the current conservative worldview regarding unrest, corruption, and left-liberal politics in 2026. Listeners will find a detailed airing of grievances—both domestic and global—intertwined with industry perspectives on high-stakes investments, all in the original, unfiltered language of the show’s key personalities.