Real America's Voice: CPAC 2026 Live Coverage (March 26, 2026)
Podcast: Real America’s Voice
Hosts: Bo Davidson, David Zier, Ben Bergquam
Featured Guests: Donald Trump, Jan Jekielek (Epoch Times), others
Recorded live from CPAC 2026, Dallas, Texas
Episode Overview
This special episode delivers extensive live coverage and analysis from CPAC 2026 in Dallas, featuring a wide array of discussions about current events, American energy, geopolitics, China's human rights abuses, and the looming stakes of the 2026 election. The hosts and guest panelists dissect Donald Trump’s press conference, the shifting international landscape, and key conservative priorities, while also welcoming expert guest Jan Jekielek to detail the ongoing issue of organ harvesting under the Chinese Communist Party.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Donald Trump’s CPAC Press Conference: Foreign Policy & Energy (03:46–18:20)
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Cautious Foreign Policy Responses (03:46–04:36):
Trump underscores his reluctance to disclose military strategies, referencing potential misuse of the 25th Amendment and contrasting treatment of Biden.
“I can't say what we're going to do because if I did, I wouldn't be sitting here for long.”
—Donald Trump [03:46]
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Oil Independence & Strategic Position (04:41–05:43):
Asserts US energy dominance, highlighting self-sufficiency in oil and natural gas, reducing reliance on Middle East shipping lanes.
- Chris and David Zier support Trump’s claims, referencing production increases and export leadership.
“We have more. We have twice the amount of oil as Saudi Arabia or Russia, and soon it will be three times the amount.”
—Donald Trump [04:41]
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US–Venezuela Relations (05:57–07:14):
Discussion of US role in revitalizing Venezuela's economy and oil sector, with suggestions that Trump's actions have been pivotal.
- Anecdote about possible statue of Trump in Venezuela as a liberator figure.
“Their GDP went... is it one fourth of what it was before? They want to get back. They remember what it was.”
—Chris [06:09]
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International Alliances and Disappointments (07:24–11:00):
Trump expresses disappointment with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Australia's lack of support against Iran, argues that US allies benefit from American security guarantees but are reluctant to reciprocate.
“We have done an amazing job... But the problem is they haven’t paid because if you look at the numbers, they haven’t paid yet. So we were there for them, but they were not there for us.”
—Donald Trump [09:23]
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EU Immigration Policy & US Parallels (12:54–14:33):
Discussion on new European deportation law; Trump claims Democrats are driven by a desire for votes and paints a dire contrast between the parties.
“We're a party of common sense. The Democrats are a party of insanity. They're a party that will destroy our country.”
—Donald Trump [14:36]
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Cognitive Testing and Political Candidacy (14:33–18:20):
Trump boasts about passing cognitive assessments; criticizes political figures like Gavin Newsom and President Biden as unfit for office.
“I'm the only president that ever took a cognitive test. I took it three times. It's actually a very hard test for a lot of people. It wasn't hard for me, but it's a cognitive test.”
—Donald Trump [14:33]
2. CPAC 2026 Atmosphere & Key Issues (19:13–22:14)
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CPAC Setting and Energy (19:13–21:00):
Hosts recount experiences arriving at the Gaylord Texan, emphasizing the event’s scale, Texas hospitality, and personal anecdotes.
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2026 Election as Pivotal (21:00–22:15):
Berkwam stresses that the next election is central to preserving conservative policy gains, especially regarding immigration and executive authority.
“Everything boils down to the 2026 election. That's it.”
—Ben Bergquam [21:00]
3. Iran, Middle East, and Regime Change Possibilities (22:15–26:39)
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Who Will Lead Iran Next?
David Zier analyzes potential successors and opposition groups within Iran, including the NCRI (National Council of Resistance of Iran), MEK, and Reza Pahlavi (noting his scheduled CPAC appearance).
“If there was a coalition type government, because Mariam Rajavi is promising free elections... I don't know if they're going to gain traction.”
—David Zier [25:16]
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Skepticism about Socialism in Iran
Panel discusses the complexities of opposition groups in Iran, and external protest movements supporting the current regime.
“I don't think there's anybody as stupid as the socialists in America.”
—David Zier [24:36]
4. Border Policy, ICE, and Immigration Enforcement (28:22–30:43)
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ICE and Deportation
Berkwam praises ICE efforts and underscores the urgency of legislative action before the next Democratic administration, invoking the need to “codify” Trump’s executive orders into law.
“Every illegal in America needs to be deported. And we've got—this is why 2026 is so important. Because unless we codify President Trump's executive orders into law, none of it matters.”
—Ben Bergquam [29:02]
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Airport Security and Manufactured Chaos?
Hosts question if airport congestion is being politically manipulated.
5. Feature Interview: Jan Jekielek on China, CCP Abuses & Organ Harvesting (33:46–58:21)
The Reality of Organ Harvesting in China (34:37–49:36, 47:07–52:10)
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Systematic Human Rights Abuse:
Jekielek explains the Chinese regime’s industrial-scale organ harvesting—beginning with Falun Gong practitioners, expanding to Uyghurs and perhaps Christians—enabled by mass incarceration and state propaganda.
“This unique circumstance... you could have forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience. They started blood typing, tissue typing, and organ scanning them... There’s already a pre-matched donor, a prisoner of conscience, an innocent person that’s ready to be killed to order.”
—Jan Jekielek [34:37 & 47:07]
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Hollywood’s Prophetic Films:
Films like “Coma” and “The Island” are invoked to illustrate the dystopian reality now observed in China.
International Response and Complicity (39:40–53:50)
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Complicit Global Institutions:
Many international organizations and Western businesses have ignored or unwittingly enabled organ harvesting for financial reasons—often due to deep, lucrative relationships with China.
“If you're financially incentivized to not notice something, you might not notice it. Basically. Right? That's part of it. And they took advantage of our greed.”
—Jan Jekielek [52:20]
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Legislative and Grassroots Pushback:
Breakthroughs noted recently at the federal and state levels in the US, plus grassroots efforts (e.g., Rotary Club campaigns) are carving a pathway for accountability.
CCP Elite, Organ Transplants, and the Quest for Immortality (56:23–57:42)
Policy Recommendations & American Principles (57:30–58:15)
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
Timestamps for Important Segments
| Timestamp | Segment Description |
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| 03:46-05:43 | Trump on foreign policy secrecy and American oil independence |
| 05:57-07:14 | Reviving Venezuela's oil industry; US impact |
| 07:24-11:00 | Trump critiques allies’ response on Iran, catharsis on NATO responsibilities |
| 12:54-14:36 | European immigration policy; Trump's take on Dems and Hispanic voters |
| 14:33-18:20 | Trump on cognitive tests, political insults, and US leadership |
| 19:13-21:00 | CPAC venue, crowd, atmosphere |
| 21:00-22:15 | Primacy of the 2026 election to conservative issues |
| 22:15-26:39 | Analysis of Iranian politics and the possibility of regime change |
| 28:22-30:43 | ICE, border policy, the importance of codifying executive action |
| 34:37-39:40 | Jan Jekielek explains forced organ harvesting in China |
| 39:40-53:50 | Where are the international human rights groups? Complicity of global institutions |
| 53:50-58:15 | CCP elite’s longevity project & policy recommendations |
Tone and Style
The episode maintains the energetic, combative tone typical of conservative grassroots events, with candid, sometimes provocative exchanges and an emphasis on “common sense conservatism” versus what the hosts frequently characterize as radical or feckless opposition. The show combines policy deep-dives, news analysis, and cultural critique, with frequent moments of camaraderie and light banter among the hosts.
Summary for New Listeners
This CPAC 2026 live coverage brings together real-time political analysis and powerful interviews. The panel assesses Trump’s positions on energy and global alliances, the ongoing struggle with Iran, and the pivotal importance of the upcoming election. The highlight is a deeply researched exposé on China’s organ trafficking industry from Jan Jekielek, offering listeners a rare look into one of the world’s most disturbing human rights issues. Throughout, the episode is laced with the hosts’ trademark mix of populist rhetoric, policy advocacy, and movement-building energy.