Real America’s Voice with Eric Bolling — November 21, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Real America’s Voice centers around the much-anticipated Oval Office meeting between former President Donald Trump and New York City's mayor-elect, Adrian M. Mamdani. The show features in-depth analysis, reactions, and a discussion about the broader implications for New York City, national politics, and American identity. The conversation covers immigration, U.S.-Israel policy, anti-Semitism, political strategy, and community assimilation, and also includes the show's signature culture and sports commentary. Notable guests include attorney Joe Degener and sports commentator Britt McHenry.

Main Topics & Key Discussion Points

1. The Trump–Mamdani Oval Office Meeting ([00:04]–[09:32])

• Clarifying Fake News: Eric Bolling asks Trump to address a Washington Post report about the Coast Guard no longer characterizing swastikas and nooses as hate symbols; Trump denies knowledge and reaffirms his support for the Coast Guard.
  • Notable Moment: Trump diverts attention, praising the Coast Guard’s new equipment.
• U.S. Policy on Gaza & Human Rights: Mamdani criticizes U.S. funding for the Israeli government and raises concerns about homelessness and dignity for New Yorkers.
  • Mamdani: “We’re in the ninth consecutive year of more than 100,000 school children being homeless in our city.” ([01:12])
  • Emphasizes the need for domestic spending over foreign military aid.
• Presidential Peace Credentials: Mamdani expresses support for efforts toward peace, referencing Trump’s Middle East negotiations, but reiterates concerns about human rights violations.
• Democratic Leadership: Trump politely sidesteps labeling Mamdani as a Democratic Party leader, praising his focus on New York City.
  • Trump: “I really think he has a chance to do a great job. We’re going to help him...” ([02:20])
• Affordability & Cost of Living: Consensus emerges about the importance of affordability for New Yorkers.
  • Mamdani: “New York City loves a future that is affordable.” ([03:18])
• Media Frenzy: Trump jokes about the press being more interested in this meeting than in those with world leaders.
  • Trump: “The press has eaten this thing up...” ([03:35])
• Significance of Personal Histories & Symbolism: Mamdani and Trump discuss FDR’s portrait and the New Deal.
  • Mamdani: “...the incredible work that was done with the New Deal...when the federal government and New York City government work together to deliver on affordability, [it] can be transformative.” ([05:07])

2. Public Safety & NYPD Staffing ([05:55]–[07:18])

• Police Staffing in NYC: Eric Bolling presses Mamdani and Trump on replacement of retiring police officers.
  • Mamdani commits to the NYPD’s 35,000 headcount, and prioritizing serious crime and redirecting mental health calls away from police.
• Retaining Police Commissioner: Trump notes the mayor-elect’s decision to retain Commissioner Tisha, praising her competency.

3. Potential Disagreements & Future Collaboration ([07:18]–[09:18])

• Room for Disagreement: Both Trump and Mamdani acknowledge possible future disagreements.
  • Trump: “There will be topics that we disagree on. I think we’ll probably come to a conclusion. And ultimately he’ll convince me or I’ll convince him...” ([07:23])
• False Accusations & Anti-Semitism: Trump repudiates accusations by Elise Stefanik that Mamdani is a jihadist, vouching for his rationality and commitment to New York’s success.
  • Trump: “I met with a man who’s a very rational person, who wants to see...New York be great again.” ([08:03])
  • Mamdani: “I care very deeply about Jewish safety and I look forward to rooting out anti-Semitism across the five boroughs...” ([09:18])

4. Panel Analysis — Bolling and Degener React ([14:36]–[24:48])

• Oval Office Optics: Joe Degener offers sharp analysis, comparing the meeting’s optics to a king–supplicant dynamic, noting Trump’s newfound political maturity and Mamdani’s caution.
  • Degener: “Mandami comported himself very well. He gave, I thought, very smart answers, very cagey. He didn’t concede much, but he also did not pick a fight.” ([15:00])
• Concerns About Assimilation & American Identity: Bolling expresses worries about increasing Muslim and immigrant populations, drawing parallels with Minneapolis and Dearborn, MI.
  • Degener: “The problem with the new immigrants, particularly the Muslim immigrants...they don’t want to assimilate. They want to impose their own country of origins, policies, cultures, and will on this country.” ([16:53])
• Trump’s Political Strategy: Discussion about Trump’s outreach to different communities and balancing pragmatism with his base’s concerns.
  • Both question Mamdani’s core ideological leanings:
    • Degener: “Do I think that [Mamdani is representative of radical Islam]? Oh, I believe deep down in his soul, he is.” ([21:38])
    • Bolling agrees, expressing unease about the meeting’s message.

5. Broader Political Commentary ([23:08]–[24:11])

• Brigitte Gabriel Clip: Gabriel claims Muslim elected officials' loyalty may lie elsewhere, referencing CAIR and campus protests. Both panelists call for vigilance regarding identity politics and anti-Semitism.
  • Degener: “That means we have to be vigilant and smart, not nasty. But we have to be very smart. And we got to lower the hammer when it’s necessary.” ([24:14])

6. NY Budget, “Free Buses”, and Tax Policy ([27:55]–[28:35])

• Promises of Free Services: Mamdani advocates for free MTA buses funded by higher corporate or millionaire taxes.
  • Mamdani: “Raising of the state’s corporate tax to match New Jersey...or the personal income tax on those who make more than $1 million a year or more.” ([28:13])
• Eric reacts: likens the approach to communism and predicts high earners will leave NYC.

7. National headlines, Fact Checks, & Economic Debate ([30:16]–[34:12])

• Fact Checking Democratic Claims: Bolling debunks stories from Jasmine Crockett about the Coast Guard redefining hate symbols and slams Hakeem Jeffries for blaming climate change for housing unaffordability; he reasserts inflation is to blame.
• Nancy Pelosi Clip: Criticism from Pelosi labeling Trump “the worst president for America’s children” is roundly dismissed.

8. NFL and College Football Picks ([35:15]–[44:04])

• Sports Segment: Britt McHenry joins to preview key NFL and NCAA matchups, with humor and betting tips throughout. Noteworthy:
  • Discussion of Rams, Buccaneers, Chiefs, Colts, and Browns–Raiders “toilet bowl” games.
  • Thanksgiving predictions for Packers–Lions.
  • Lively banter among Eric, Britt, and “Mad Dog.”

9. Listener Voicemails & Audience Engagement ([45:53]–[50:40])

• Audience Messages: Callers raise issues about sedition by congressmen, dangers of illegal immigration, and support for term limits.
  • Bolling shares practical advice: “Keep hitting your congressman’s phone lines, leave messages. It works.” ([48:31])
  • New nickname for Mamdani: “Mad Manny.”
  • Amusing anagram: “mamDani” rearranged becomes “I madman.”

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Trump: “The Coast Guard’s an incredible group of people I know very well. We just ordered a lot of new Coast Guard cutters...They look like yachts with lots of guns on them.” ([00:31])
• Mamdani: “I appreciated the meeting we had and the work that we can do.” ([01:04])
• Trump: “Do you consider yourself the leader of the Democrats? I think it’s more appropriate for him.” ([02:33])
• Mamdani: “New York City loves a future that is affordable.” ([03:18])
• Trump: “He has a chance to really do something great for New York. New York is at a very critical point, and he does need the help of the federal government to really succeed.” ([04:08])
• Mamdani: “The incredible work that was done with the New Deal...what it can look like when the federal government and New York City government work together to deliver on affordability, can be transformative.” ([05:07])
• Joe Degener: “Mandami comported himself very well. He gave, I thought, very smart answers, very cagey. He didn’t concede much, but he also did not pick a fight.” ([15:00])
• Degener: “The problem with the new immigrants, particularly the Muslim immigrants...they don’t want to assimilate. They want to impose their own country of origins, policies, cultures, and will on this country.” ([16:53])
• Eric Bolling: “DDS—Democrat Derangement Syndrome. First time I heard [that]. That’s great. Love that, love that.” ([49:49])

Segment Timestamps of Importance

• [00:04]–[09:32] — Trump/Mamdani meeting and press Q&A
• [14:36]–[24:48] — Panel reaction and deep analysis (Eric Bolling & Joe Degener)
• [27:55]–[28:35] — NYC free bus proposals and tax policy
• [45:53]–[50:06] — Listener voicemails and direct audience engagement

Episode Tone

• Direct & Unfiltered: The episode has a blunt, adversarial tone, with skepticism toward mainstream Democratic figures and progressive policies, especially regarding immigration, assimilation, and NYC governance.
• Occasional Humor & Sports Banter: Sports picks segments lighten the mood.
• Audience-Driven: Features multiple voicemails from listeners, reinforcing the “community” aspect.
• Populist & Combative: Frequent critique of “elites” and “dangerous trends”; hyper-vigilance about America’s identity and perceived threats.

Summary for Listeners

If you missed this episode, you missed an unvarnished look at the Trump–Mamdani meeting—a focal point for national debate on city governance, assimilation, and American values. The show’s hosts and guests probe underlying tensions over immigration and identity, caution against uncritical optimism, and provide lively exchanges on political and social fault lines. Add in trademark listener engagement and football talk, and this episode embodies the “Real America’s Voice” mix of controversy, community, and culture.