Real America’s Voice – Stinchfield Tonight – January 6th, 2026

Host: Grant Stinchfield
Date: January 7, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode marks the five-year anniversary of the January 6th events at the U.S. Capitol. Host Grant Stinchfield frames the day as both a memorial for those involved—especially the late Ashli Babbitt—and a rallying call for those affected, especially the individuals who were prosecuted in connection with the events. The episode explores the current state of those so-called “J6ers,” new political developments (including Trump pardons and ongoing calls for retribution), and pivots into sharp coverage of international affairs (notably the U.S. operation to extract Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro). The show also covers alleged fraud in blue states, especially Minnesota and California, and ties everything together through interviews with activists, correspondents, J6 participants, and legal and political experts.

1. Reflections on January 6th: Five Years Later

Remembrance and Reactions

• Opening Reflection: Grant Stinchfield recounts January 6 ("what I have dubbed an unorganized tour of the Capitol") and pays tribute to Ashli Babbitt and others.

  “Who can forget Ashley Babbitt?... You had dozens, if not hundreds of people, march on the Capitol in remembrance of a day that really, in many respects, was our modern day Boston Tea Party.” (A, 01:19)

• Ashli Babbitt’s Mother Speaks:
  Her statement re-emphasizes perceived injustice after her daughter's death and calls for accountability:

  "My daughter was shot by a police officer who had a disciplinary record that dates back decades. ...I want to see Michael Leroy Byrd held accountable. Well, he hasn't been held accountable. In fact, nobody has. Nobody inside the FBI has been held accountable for that day." (A, ~02:21)

National Political Reporter Neil McCabe’s On-the-Ground View

• Emotional Mix at the Capitol:
  McCabe describes the atmosphere as “a cocktail” of emotions—joy at being free for some, anguish for losses endured (careers, family, reputation).

  “It was bittersweet. There was a lot of anguish ...but then there was also joy at their freedom, and there was joy because they had been incarcerated with a lot of these people. And so it had that kind of reunion feel.” (B, 03:08)

• Pardons and Ongoing Challenges:
  Trump pardoned around 1,500 J6ers, but many still struggle to rebuild their lives.

  “We still have to remember they need help recovering and putting their lives back together.” (A, 04:06)

2. The Capture of Nicolás Maduro: Reactions and Analysis

U.S. Operation and Political Repercussions

• Trump’s Role & the Operation:
  The episode highlights a daring U.S. military raid in Venezuela, suggested to have involved large-scale cyber tactics ("the electricity for almost the entire country was, boom, turned off").

  “It was a brilliant,...tactically. It was an incredible thing. ...It really is a tribute to the United States military, President Trump having the cojones to make this call and then our military to carry it out.” (A, 06:17)

• Media Critique & Public Debate:
  Grant mocks mainstream media for expecting a “non-chaotic” international military raid and criticizes coverage sympathetic to Maduro’s family and their injuries.

  “These people are Ding Dongs. ...Did anybody think it wasn’t chaotic? Of course it was chaotic. That’s what happens during a raid like this.” (A, 07:01)

• Soundbite from "The View" & Rebuttal:
  Whoopi Goldberg questions the legitimacy of the operation. Grant, grudgingly, credits Anna Navarro for her pushback.

  “‘Who voted for this?’ ...the Venezuelan community, the Cuban American community, the Nicaraguan American community voted for this.” (A, 07:37 & following)

Correspondent Oscar Ramirez’s Inside Perspective

[09:07–16:24]

• Post-Raid Chaos & Narco-Terrorism:
  Oscar Ramirez asserts Maduro was not just a dictator but a “narco terrorist” running the “Cartel de los Olles” in cooperation with Mexican cartels, deeply involving Iran.

  “...This is not even a dictator. This is a narco terrorist ...he runs a criminal organization ...trafficking all types of illegal and illicit situations ...to contaminate the United States of America.” (C, 10:05)

• Concerns about Colombia:
  The threat extends to Colombia's president, whom Ramirez and Grant say is also implicated in narco-trafficking.

  “Colombia is very sick, too, run by a sick man who likes making cocaine and selling it to the United States. And he’s not going to be doing it very long, let me tell you.” (A quoting Trump, 12:37)

Legal Implications & Prosecution

[16:27–22:49]

• Jonathan Turley & Michael O’Neill on the Maduro Case:
  The U.S. has a strong legal case, with high-profile witnesses (like Hugo Carvajal, “El Pollo”) set to testify.

  “If Maduro thought the operation was scary, wait till he reads the superseding indictment. ...They've got a lot, including potentially high ranking cooperating witnesses.” (A quoting Turley, 16:42)

• Jury Concerns:
  Discussion on whether a New York jury will be fair, given the political climate, but confidence remains in the Southern District's prosecutors and process.

  “...there is a potential roadblock here ...the venue ...a jury pool from people who might be predisposed to be against President Trump or his agenda. ...But the Southern District of New York, that's chock-full of experienced prosecutors who know what they’re doing.” (E, 20:17)

3. State-Level Fraud: Minnesota, Massachusetts, California

[~24:00–33:40]

Major Fraud Exposed

• Minnesota:
  Large-scale fraud in SNAP benefits; Governor Walz is under fire and announces withdrawal from the race, but Stinchfield and guests say that’s insufficient.

  "He ought to step down. And I believe there is the possibility of criminal charges against him..." (A, 24:47)

• Massachusetts:
  Details of Haitian fraud with supposed stores committing half-a-million dollars per month in SNAP fraud.

• California Spotlight
  Interview with Republican Assemblyman David Tangipa.

  • Gavin Newsom called out for (allegedly) aiding fraud and aspiring to presidency despite failed state leadership.
  • Tangipa, despite being sidelined in the state legislature, vows to expose misuse of funds, particularly in massive NGOs and projects like high-speed rail.

  “...now Governor Newsom wants to be the President of the United States. This is why journalism is so important.” (F, 28:13) “I am the fastest legislator to be kicked off of committees, and they didn't even give me a chance to call them corrupt.” (F, 29:57)

4. The Continuing Fallout for the January 6th Community

[33:42–46:45]

Ongoing Hardships and Calls for Justice

Testimonies of J6ers and Advocates

• Sarah McAbee (J6er):

  “95% of America has forgotten... They went home to broken families, they sold their homes, they lost their cars. 72% of them were veterans or law enforcement officers.” (A quoting McAbee, 34:41)

• John Strand (J6er, now Congressional candidate):
  Shares his journey from political prisoner (366 days in prison, now fully exonerated) to running for Congress, making the case that this is a pivotal moment for the nation:

  “The government tried to destroy me, Grant. And they've tried to destroy many J6ers. They have destroyed many, as Sarah McAbee just noted... I just want to urge people to realize 2026 is our generation's 1776.” (D, 36:33–37:08)

• Persecution and Lack of Accountability:
  John voices deep frustration over zero accountability for prosecutors and judges, names individuals involved in his prosecution, and calls for the abolition of the D.C. district court.

  “That's criminal activity under color of law to deprive me of my rights. …As a Congressman, I pledge to the American people, I will be fighting to completely abolish the D.C. district Court...” (D, 40:47)

Support Organizations

Shane Jenkins, Stand in the Gap Foundation

• Personal Experience:
  Jenkins served 46.5 months of an 84-month sentence before being pardoned; describes harsh jail conditions, solitary confinement, and continued struggles with employment despite the pardon.

  “There's many, many different problems. I think one of the biggest things is... we suffered through extended periods of solitary confinement...Adapting back into society after you’ve already lost your family, your home, your business...and trying to put your life back together after you’ve suffered these traumas...” (B, 43:57)

• Services Provided:
  Stand in the Gap offers practical support (financial, housing, job help) for J6ers reintegrating into society.

  “We are helping January Sixers right now. ...We want to be there, to walk right alongside them, to stand in the gap, as we say, for them.” (B, 43:14)

• Call to Action:
  Listeners are encouraged to donate, including vehicles or cash, to support the ongoing needs of J6ers re-entering society.

5. Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Grant on January 6th:
  “In many respects, was our modern day Boston Tea Party. And I know that triggers the left...”
  (A, 01:30)

• Neil McCabe, on the J6ers’ experience:
  “Just wall to wall misery and attack by the government that was supposed to be protecting them. And yet here they were five years later because President Trump exercised his clemency...”
  (B, 03:21)

• Oscar Ramirez, on Maduro:
  “This is not even a dictator. This is a narco terrorist... He runs a criminal organization...”
  (C, 10:05)

• Assemblyman Tangipa, on CA fraud:
  “They thought they'd get away with it forever. But I'm sorry, there's a new group of Republicans up here in Sacramento that are going to hold this state accountable.”
  (F, 29:57)

• Sarah McAbee, on lost lives:
  “They went home to broken families, they sold their homes, they lost their cars. 72% of them were veterans or law enforcement officers. Their rights need to be restored...”
  (A quoting McAbee, 34:41)

• John Strand, on 2026 as a turning point:
  “2026 is our generation’s 1776. …This is the final countdown to decide if we are going to engage in our government, take back our country, reclaim the republic.”
  (D, 37:08)

• Shane Jenkins, on solitary confinement:
  “We actually wrote a letter to an attorney and we requested to be moved to Guantanamo Bay... we knew the actual 911 terrorists were receiving their halal meals, they were being allowed prayer time outside... I have never been treated the way we were treated by this D.C. jail.”
  (B, 45:23)

6. Key Timestamps for Major Segments

• January 6th Reflections & Ashli Babbitt’s Legacy: 00:00–05:46
• On-the-Ground at J6 Anniversary (Neil McCabe): 02:55–05:20
• Venezuela/Maduro Extraction Coverage: 06:12–16:26
• Legal Case Against Maduro: 16:27–22:47
• State-Level Fraud Segment (MN, MA, CA): 24:00–33:40
• J6er Experiences, Support & Advocacy: 33:42–46:45

Conclusion

This episode intertwines memorializing January 6th with a strong narrative of injustice and resilience among those prosecuted, bolstering calls for renewed activism and legal/political action. It features combative commentary on U.S. foreign policy, U.S. legal battles, and ongoing domestic fraud scandals, framing them within a consistent anti-establishment, pro-Trump, and conservative populist tone. From interviews with activists to state legislators, each guest underscores themes of accountability, retribution, and the need for the conservative movement to continue mobilizing for 2026 and beyond.

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