Real America’s Voice: Bolling! – September 25th, 2025
Host: Eric Bolling
Guests: Oscar Ramirez (RAV Border Correspondent), John Solomon (Just The News), Donald Trump (President), Vice President Mike Pence, various White House officials and journalists
Episode Theme: Unfiltered reporting and analysis on U.S. border security, press safety, high-profile legal news, the TikTok deal, economic updates, and administration policy—framed as "real news, honest views" from an America-first perspective.
Overview
Eric Bolling opens the episode with discussion of turbulent market news, turns quickly to a dramatic update on cartel threats facing a journalist at the U.S.-Mexico border, then transitions to major political and economic stories of the day. Notably, Donald Trump joins for a substantial segment, addressing the TikTok deal, U.S. economic performance, border policy, international relations, and responses to current events. The program is marked by candid, emotional exchanges and an unapologetically patriotic tone.
Border Crisis & Press Safety: Oscar Ramirez Threatened by Cartels
[00:11 – 12:51]
Key Points
- Eric Bolling gives a grim market and crypto update, then introduces Oscar Ramirez, RAV Border Correspondent reporting from Tijuana, who has been targeted by cartel members possibly due to his investigative work.
- Ramirez describes an attempted break-in by armed cartel members using a rental car, his family now on high alert and recurring threats via social media. Journalists in Mexico face one of the highest rates of targeted killings in the world.
- Ramirez’s daily routine now includes security protocols for his reporting and his family. He candidly discusses the stress on his 10-year-old son and advice from journalist colleagues.
- Surveillance video shows cartel gunmen at the gate of Ramirez’s community; they did not force entry, possibly to avoid a spectacle, but searched nearby addresses of his family members.
- Cartel motivations include both intimidation and the possibility of violent abduction or extortion.
- Bolling reveals he has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security in hopes of ensuring Ramirez’s safety.
Notable Quotes
- Oscar Ramirez [03:42]: “My son, he knows what is going on. He watches my social media and he’s, you know, he’s concerned… Ultimately at the end of the day I have to let him know… But I don't tell him the whole story.”
- Oscar Ramirez [06:19]: “At this particular point, it’s just to… pick you up, take you for a little ride, and let you know what kind of circumstances they are uncomfortable with… as we have reported multiple times, the mass graves—the most difficult thing about this is that they will not find you.”
- Eric Bolling [10:07]: “Is it safe to alert the authorities? I mean, it’s almost like the authorities, quote-unquote, authorities, the police, whatever—a lot of them are in the pocket of the cartels.”
- Oscar Ramirez [09:19]: “We have to be completely honest about the situation, how it is over here in Mexico.”
Bolling’s Closing Message to Ramirez
- Eric Bolling [11:58]: “He’s exposing some of the biggest crime and corruption on the planet, especially on our southern border. They’re shooting drugs into our—I lost a son to fentanyl that came from…the Mexican border. I think it’s very, very important what you’re doing. I don’t want to put you in harm’s way.”
Major Political & Legal Developments: Comey Indictment Watch
[14:58 – 20:02]
Key Points
- John Solomon joins to discuss the status of a potential indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on perjury charges, directly tied to his 2020 testimony.
- Evidence suggests Comey may have lied regarding authorizing leaks of classified information in 2016—relevant documentation recently surfaced and catalyzed an investigation.
- The statute of limitations is expiring in days; the Justice Department is criticized for waiting until the last minute.
Notable Quotes
- John Solomon [15:18]: “There are documents showing [Comey] instructed his chief counsel to leak a piece of classified information in the final weeks before the 2016 election… That evidence has been in the FBI’s possession for a long time.”
- John Solomon [18:48]: “The idea that we’re waiting to the last minute is, once again, an example of how effective the deep state inside the Justice Department can be. They can slow walk things even when you have an attorney general and FBI director that really want to get the job done.”
- Eric Bolling [19:13]: “You’ve got to get it so you can get him indicted. Once you get him indicted…this is the way it works, right?… Stop the clock.”
Live: Donald Trump at the White House – Announcements & Policy
[20:09 – 46:42]
Major Segments
U.S. Hostage Negotiations & Middle East Update
[20:09 – 21:42]
- Trump reports productive talks with Middle East leaders, including Netanyahu and Turkey’s Erdogan, focused on hostages in Gaza and prospects for peace.
Donald Trump [20:18]: “We want the hostages back, we want the bodies back, and we want to have peace in that region.”
Gold Star Mothers and Families Proclamation
[21:22 – 22:00]
- Trump signs an annual proclamation honoring families of fallen U.S. service members.
TikTok Executive Order & New Deal Explained
[22:00 – 31:47]
- Trump, with VP Pence and advisors, details a landmark agreement allowing TikTok to continue for 170 million Americans under U.S. ownership and control, satisfying national security concerns.
- Oracle, Larry Ellison, Michael Dell, Rupert Murdoch, and other major U.S. investors are involved. China’s President Xi gave the go-ahead after negotiations.
Trump [23:56]: “Especially the young people, they really wanted this to happen. They did not want to have TikTok close. And I got, you know, a little used to TikTok. I used it myself during the campaign and it was very successful.”
Vice President Mike Pence [27:10]: “The company will be valued around $14 billion... The most important thing is that it does protect Americans’ data security… and the American entity and American investors will actually control the algorithm.”
Trump [25:47]: “If I could make [the algorithm] 100% MAGA, I would, but it’s not going to work out that way… Everyone’s going to be treated fairly. Every group, every… philosophy, every policy will be treated very fairly.”
Economic Updates, Tariffs, and Farmer Relief
[31:48 – 39:47]
- Trump touts strong GDP growth (3.8%), a non-inflationary boom, and record tax receipts from tariffs.
- Announces plans to direct tariff revenue to support struggling farmers during trade realignment.
- Blasts Federal Reserve for increasing interest rates in response to strong economic figures.
Trump [38:41]: “This is the only country in the world where you announce great numbers and the stock market goes down... Every time we have good numbers, they say ‘let’s take all the juice out by raising interest rates.’ It’s so backwards.”
Foreign Policy: Turkey, Russia, and Israel
[40:09 – 44:42]
- Trump reports a “very good conversation” with Erdogan, hints at possible F-35 deals in return for Turkish cooperation.
- Confirms U.S. government will not support Israel’s annexation of the West Bank.
- Criticizes Russia and Putin for the drawn-out war in Ukraine, suggests Ukraine can recover taken territories.
Trump [42:58]: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. No, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen. Did you speak with Netanyahu about this? Yeah, but I’m not going to allow it.”
Urban Crime, Immigration, and Events Security
[44:42 – 56:17]
- Extensive Q&A on city crime (D.C., Chicago, Memphis), World Cup logistics, and immigration. Trump touts reported gains, praises ICE, decries Democratic policies, and threatens to pull major events from non-cooperating cities.
- Fires at Rep. Jasmine Crockett and “the squad.”
- States a willingness to move World Cup games if cities are unsafe, credits FBI and federal intervention for crime drops, and offers praise for cleanliness and safety improvements in Washington, D.C.
Trump [45:47]: “If any city we think is going to be even a little bit dangerous for the World Cup or for the Olympics… we won’t allow it to go, we’ll move it around.”
Trump [46:12]: “Washington, D.C. is such a great example of what can be done. We did it in 12 days. We made it very safe in 12 days. And now it’s much safer than that.”
Tone, Noteworthy Moments, and Final Takeaways
Tone & Style
- The episode is marked by a sense of urgent patriotism and informality—Bolling, Ramirez, and Trump all speak candidly, at times emotionally, never shying from self-reference, grievances, or strong language about “the other side.”
- The threat against Oscar Ramirez is handled with gravity and compassion; Trump’s segment mixes braggadocio, humor, and policy proclamations.
- Frequent use of personal anecdotes, including Trump’s joking reference to making TikTok “100% MAGA,” and Bolling’s mention of his family tragedy stemming from border drug trafficking.
Memorable Moments
- Oscar Ramirez’s harrowing account of cartel threats and his matter-of-fact honesty about violence facing the press in Mexico.
- Trump’s lighthearted but clear assertion: “If I could make [TikTok] 100% MAGA, I would, but it’s not going to work out that way…”
- Direct announcement: “I will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank. No, I will not allow it. It’s not going to happen.”
- Trump on economic news and the Fed: “Why can’t we have great numbers and lower the interest rates so we have even greater numbers?”
Key Timestamps
- 00:11 – Market, gold, and crypto news
- 01:53 – Oscar Ramirez describes cartel threats
- 04:58 – Security video of cartel gunmen, escalation details
- 14:58 – John Solomon on Comey grand jury proceedings
- 20:09 – Donald Trump White House remarks begin
- 22:00 – TikTok deal announcement and Q&A
- 31:48 – Economic update: tariffs, farmers, GDP
- 40:09 – Foreign policy: Turkey, Russia, Israel/West Bank
- 44:42 – Crime, immigration, World Cup safety
- 57:10 – Presidential memorandum on violent crime deterrence (death penalty)
For Listeners: Why This Episode Matters
This episode offers an immersive snapshot of current events at the intersection of border journalism, political scandal, and top-level policy—infused with the highly personal, combative style that defines Real America’s Voice. Key issues like the safety of the press, legal accountability for government officials, trade policy, international relations, data privacy, and urban crime are all discussed from a distinctively pro-America, anti-establishment perspective.