Podcast Summary: Real America’s Voice – Just the News No Noise

Episode Date: December 13, 2025
Hosts: John Solomon & Amanda Head
Notable Guests: President Donald Trump, Congressman Abe Hamadeh, Daniel Simmons (former DOE Assistant Secretary)

Overview

This episode of Just the News No Noise, part of the Real America’s Voice network, delivered a wide-ranging discussion of crucial current events, focusing on border security, the opioid and fentanyl crisis, U.S. energy and mineral independence, and honoring American athletic achievement. Anchored by John Solomon and Amanda Head, the show featured exclusive interviews with President Trump, Congressman Abe Hamadeh, and energy expert Daniel Simmons, with frank talk and signature conservative analysis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Exclusive Interview: President Donald Trump

Border Security & Immigration

• President Trump claimed the U.S. southern border is now secure:
  • “We have now a strong border...Now we have nobody coming in through our border and we have a strong country.”
    (Donald Trump, [02:35])
• Strong criticism of Rep. Ilhan Omar and Somali immigrants in Minnesota, alleging fraud and denouncing their political influence:
  • “There’s nothing worse than a person that comes in and does nothing but bitch and comes from a place where she shouldn't be telling us what to do.”
    (Donald Trump, [03:14])

Opioid/Fentanyl Epidemic & Drug Policy

• Advocated for “land strikes” on drug traffickers:
  • “It’s not only land strikes on Venezuela, it’s land strikes on horrible people that are bringing in drugs and killing our people…That’s a war…Nobody’s ever seen anything like that.”
    (Donald Trump, [04:40])
• Drew a parallel between drug deaths and wartime casualties, stressing urgency and tough measures.

Health Care: Obamacare Subsidies & Reform

• Addressed upcoming expiration of expanded subsidies; reiterated opposition to Obamacare:
  • “We want the money…to go to the people. Let the people buy their own great health care, much better health care at very little cost.”
    (Donald Trump, [05:37])
• Claimed insurance companies and Democrats are co-dependent, while Republicans “are not at all controlled by the insurance companies.”
• Vague on abortion funding: “We’re going to look into it. That’s one of many factors.”
  ([08:03])

Donbas and Geopolitical Issues

• On a “free economic zone” in Russian-occupied Ukraine:
  • “I don’t want to do that now. It’s a very complex situation, but it would work…All I want to do is stop the death of 25,000 people a month.”
    (Donald Trump, [08:26])

Jeffrey Epstein Photo Controversy

• Downplayed significance of newly released photos:
  • “He was all over Palm Beach…There are hundreds of people that have photos with him. So that's no big deal. I know nothing about it.”
    (Donald Trump, [08:48])

Federal Reserve & Economy

• Expressed intent to recommend but not dictate Fed policy:
  • “I think my role should be at least that of recommending…My voice should be heard.”
    (Donald Trump, [09:06])

2. Honoring the Miracle on Ice: 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team

• Trump signed an executive order honoring the team: Recognized their victory as a symbol of American resurgence and pride.
• Amanda and John reminisced about watching the game:
  • “That was a very young Al Michaels, who’s now a legendary sportscaster. He called the greatest game I ever saw on TV.”
    (Amanda, [11:53])
• Upcoming U.S. sporting events (FIFA World Cup, LA Olympics) referenced as moments for national unity.

3. Border Security, Victims Memorial, & Judiciary: Interview with Congressman Abe Hamadeh

Border Victims Memorial Legislation

• Hamadeh’s bill to create a privately funded D.C. memorial for American victims of “border crimes under Joe Biden”:
  • “It’s not just a way to honor the victims, but…to shame the politicians who allowed…the crisis, the invasion to happen under our watch.”
    (Hamadeh, [13:44])
• Highlights the bipartisan nature of loss, but notes only Republicans currently co-sponsor.

Critique of Judiciary

• Decried “Soros wing” judges and the slow process of impeachment; accused judiciary of losing “legitimacy”:
  • “They are more committed to their ideology than to the Constitution.”
    (Hamadeh, [18:12])

Double Tap Controversy & Drug Smuggling

• Justified military strikes on drug boats:
  • “Most Americans support President Trump’s decisive actions to secure our Western hemisphere…”
    (Hamadeh, [21:21])
• Characterized fentanyl as a national security threat, with China and Venezuela as key sources.

New Legislation: Dual Citizenship Census Question

• Advocated for tracking dual citizenship in the census:
  • “I want to make sure that any American has an allegiance to the United States of America. I don't want to see dual allegiances.”
    (Hamadeh, [23:04])

4. Africa, Energy Security, and Critical Minerals: Daniel Simmons Interview

Strategic Challenge of China

• Explained U.S. dependency on China for processing and supply of minerals like cobalt and graphite:
  • “China is the problem when it comes to critical minerals…Not only do they have a high share of production, but they corner the market in processing.”
    (Simmons, [28:51])
• Pointed out China’s use of market manipulation to maintain dominance and suppress competitors.

Efforts to Shift Supply Chains

• Praised bipartisan recognition of the issue and new funding available through Biden-era bills—yet critiqued lack of execution.
• Advocated for U.S.-Africa trade deals (e.g., renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act) both to bolster national security and create U.S. jobs.
  • “The fewer minerals where [China is] producing an outsized amount, the better…Anything we can do to reduce that dependence [on China], I think, is a good thing.”
    (Simmons, [33:17])
• Noted African mineral producers lack processing infrastructure due to Chinese economic dominance, soft labor/environmental standards.

5. Title Fraud & Property Crime

Explosive Growth of Home Title Theft

• John Solomon (investigative reporter) described recent cases in New York:
  • “All you have to do is get the proper paperwork and you can do it online with the Internet and with AI…Any property you own is up for grabs.”
    (Solomon, [47:27])
• Warned that even when criminals are arrested, restitution is rare—victims face long legal battles.

Advice to Listeners

• Emphasized need for title monitoring services to guard against swift, hard-to-reverse fraud.

6. Crime Trends, Urban Violence, and Sanctuary Cities

• Discussion of violent crime incidents (e.g., stabbings in NYC), and the impact of “sanctuary” policies.
• Amanda lamented normalization of violence:
  • “The fact that we are desensitized to it shows how big a problem it is. We've got to stop this being the norm.”
    (Amanda, [57:47])
• Hosts claim U.S. is on track for lowered mass shootings and murders, attributing improvement to stricter border control and prosecution but decrying ongoing releases of offenders.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Trump on Immigration & Ilhan Omar:
  “There's nothing worse than a person that comes in and does nothing but bitch and comes from a place where she shouldn't be telling us what to do.”
  (Donald Trump, [03:14])

• On Drug Deaths:
  “That's a war. That's like a war that would be unparalleled. Nobody's ever seen anything like that. And that's what's happening.”
  (Donald Trump, [04:40])

• Congressman Hamadeh on Memorial Bill:
  “It's to shame the politicians who allowed the situation, the crisis, the invasion to happen under our watch.”
  (Abe Hamadeh, [13:44])

• Amanda on Hockey & U.S. Sporting Pride:
  “That was a very young Al Michaels…He called the greatest game I ever saw on TV. It was a moment of great pride for everybody.”
  (Amanda, [11:53])

• Daniel Simmons on Africa vs. China:
  “China is the problem when it comes to critical minerals…they have made it difficult…for African companies or countries to get in that game when they're competing against…the government of China.”
  (Daniel Simmons, [39:50])

• Solomon on Title Theft:
  “It's a free-for-all right now…Any property that you own is up for grabs.”
  (John Solomon, [47:27])

Segment Timestamps

• Trump Interview – Border, Drugs, Obamacare, Epstein: [02:35]–[10:17]
• Miracle on Ice/Hockey Reminiscence: [10:20]–[11:53], [54:49]–[56:13]
• Abe Hamadeh Interview/Border Memorial: [13:28]–[24:14]
• African Trade, Critical Minerals: [27:50]–[41:33]
• Home Title Theft Exposé: [44:46]–[52:10]
• Urban Crime, NYC Stabbing, Sanctuary Cities: [54:34]–[58:47]
• Poll Results: Declaring War on Drug Smugglers: [58:47]–[59:05]

Takeaways

• Border and drug security are central talking points with claims of historic improvements under Trump and accusations that Democrats prioritize ideology over public safety.
• Health care reform remains a GOP focus, with Trump promising “money to the people” and less influence for insurers.
• Geopolitical and economic competition with China, particularly over critical minerals, is recognized as a bipartisan necessity; U.S. needs to urgently invest and partner with African nations.
• Concerns about property theft and modern crime tech are real and rising, with actionable advice given.
• Crime statistics and sanctuary policies are hotly debated, with the hosts presenting an optimistic view of recent trends, while lamenting persistent failures in urban policy and judiciary.

Episode Tone:
Direct, urgent, and unapologetically conservative. The language is energetic, sometimes combative, but always focused on rallying listeners around traditional American values and policy priorities.

Ideal For:
Listeners seeking a right-leaning, “no-spin” take on news of the day, with strong emphasis on security, sovereignty, and government accountability.