The Benny Show – Episode Summary

Date: September 24, 2025
Host: Benny Johnson
Episode: BREAKING: Left-Wing Terrorist Attack at ICE Facility, Sniper Opens Fire | Kimmel Sobs in Non-Apology
Guests: Chad Wolf (former DHS Secretary), Senator Ron Johnson, Rep. Greg Steube

Overview

This intense, breaking news episode centers on a deadly sniper attack at a Dallas ICE facility, immediately framed by Benny Johnson as a left-wing terrorist act. The narrative threads together the rise in leftist political violence (according to Johnson's framing), the role of incendiary rhetoric from Democratic leaders like Gavin Newsom, media figures like Jimmy Kimmel ("non-apology" for purportedly misleading statements about Charlie Kirk's murder), and the alleged reluctance of both media and some Republicans to confront the reality of the threat as Johnson defines it.

The show features rapid-fire reactions, on-the-ground updates, and analysis from former officials and members of Congress wrapped in Johnson’s combative, urgent tone. Johnson repeatedly contrasts what he describes as the "forgiving" reaction of conservatives to recent violence with that of the left, urging his audience to "go on offense" in the culture war and reject any narrative of symmetrical extremism.

Key Topics & Timeline

1. Breaking News: Dallas ICE Facility Shooting

[00:01 – 14:15]

• Benny Johnson begins with breaking news: a sniper attack at a Dallas ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) facility. Initial reports indicate 3-4 fatalities, several more injured, and the shooter dead by suicide.
• Johnson asserts, without yet-confirmed evidence, that the attack is left-wing terrorism, connecting it to previous threats and attacks on ICE.
• Points out that rhetoric from Democratic politicians and media (specifically citing Gavin Newsom and Stephen Colbert as examples) incites violence against ICE.
• Memorable quote:

  "Another incident of deadly left wing violence. How long will we allow this to happen?"
  (Benny Johnson, [00:01])

• Airs a provocative Gavin Newsom clip:

  "If some guy jumped out of an unmarked car in a van with a mask on, tried to grab me, I mean, by definition, you're going to push back… These are not just authoritarian tendencies. These are authoritarian actions by an authoritarian government."
  (Gavin Newsom, [08:00])

2. Media Response and Political Double Standards

[14:15 – 27:32]

• Johnson rails against what he sees as a "both sides" narrative in mainstream media (calling out Jimmy Kimmel, Chris Cuomo).
• Presents stats to support his claim that left-wing violence overwhelmingly outpaces right-wing violence, referencing research supposedly showing dramatic leftist dominance in political killings and support for violence.
• Protests that Democrats and media figures are excusing or inciting violence, while the right responds with prayer and non-violence post-tragedy.
• Criticizes those on the right who defended Jimmy Kimmel and allegedly "apologized" or downplayed left-wing violence.
• Notable quote:

  "The left wing is the single greatest threat to freedom and security in our nation. In our modern history, no terror group even comes close."
  (Benny Johnson, [08:55])

3. DHS Analysis with Chad Wolf

[27:32 – 44:36]

• Guest: Chad Wolf (Former Secretary of Homeland Security)
• Wolf recounts a pattern of attacks on ICE and law enforcement, blames leftist demonization of ICE, and supports Johnson’s view that political rhetoric has real-world, violent consequences.
• Calls for serious consequences for politicians who directly incite or participate in violence—making an example of them.
• Expresses support for President Trump's designation of Antifa as a domestic terrorist organization and describes the legal consequences and enhanced law enforcement powers that result.
• Notes an increase in ICE applicants despite attacks and demonization.
• Memorable moment:

  "If they break the law, they need to be held accountable, just like you and I or any other normal American."
  (Chad Wolf, [31:06])

• Developing story: Reports emerge that the shooter has an anti-ICE, left-wing social media history ([35:55]).

4. Congressional Response – Rep. Greg Steube

[44:44 – 63:15]

• Guest: Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL)
• Emphasizes contrast in responses of right vs. left to tragedy (Republicans mourn and pray; left riots and justifies violence).
• Accuses leading Democrats (Pelosi, AOC, Ilhan Omar) of inciting violence by labeling Republicans as “domestic terrorists.”
• Asserts that leftist violence is a sign of desperation in response to Trump’s political success.
• Calls for rapid, severe justice for perpetrators of attacks on law enforcement, arguing that deterrence is vital.
• Reiterates that current systems should be leveraged to put away not only assailants, but broader networks behind violent acts.
• Lambasts Jimmy Kimmel’s "non-apology" for false statements, saying Kimmel didn't actually take responsibility.
• Quote:

  "You have the biggest, highest leaders of their party calling people like me... domestic terrorists."
  (Greg Steube, [50:31])

5. Media Culture Wars & Kimmel’s Response

[63:15 – ~75:15]

• Johnson plays clips of Jimmy Kimmel’s initial remarks blaming "MAGA" for Charlie Kirk’s murder ([67:21]), then Kimmel’s on-air attempt to clarify or apologize ([68:06]–[69:26]).
• Johnson, and later other guests, argue Kimmel did not honestly reckon with his role in spreading misinformation and incitement.
• Asserts the only appropriate response would be a full, unreserved apology and an acknowledgment of the left's violence problem.
• Emphasizes importance of leveraging victories in the "culture war":

  "Let's use cultural power when you get an opportunity... Not just yap, yap, yap on the Internet."
  (Benny Johnson, [91:33])

• Includes emotional segment where Jimmy Kimmel acknowledges Erica Kirk’s act of forgiveness, but Johnson frames this as more reflective of Erica's character than Kimmel's.

6. Interview with Senator Ron Johnson

[71:15 – 81:50]

• Guest: Sen. Ron Johnson (R-WI)
• Offers condolences for Charlie Kirk and proposes "truth" as the way to fight leftist media lies.
• Dismisses Jimmy Kimmel as no longer culturally relevant and predicts his eventual cancellation due to poor ratings.
• Outlines the left's opposition to Trump-era policies, including border control and law enforcement, blaming them for stoking anti-ICE violence.
• Encourages "responding to hate with love" in line with Erica Kirk’s actions but insists justice/punishment must occur for violent acts.
• Discusses need for more whistleblowers to expose government wrongdoing, describes obstacles to accountability in the "deep state."
• Reveals that federal authorities found anti-ICE messages engraved on the shooter’s bullets—interpreting it as clear evidence of ideological motivation.
• Memorable quote:

  "But just because you forgive somebody doesn't mean you don't punish them. We have a judicial system that relies on punishment as a deterrent, but also just in the sake of justice."
  (Sen. Ron Johnson, [75:21])

7. New Details and Broader Context

[81:58 – End]

• Johnson plays a press conference announcement: The FBI is treating the ICE shooting as "targeted violence," and early evidence from bullet casings confirms anti-ICE messages ([82:16]).
• Frames current struggles as a spiritual battle:

  "You are fighting the principalities of evil... The nature of Satan is what – steal, kill, destroy."
  (Benny Johnson, [83:12])

• Cites Erica Kirk’s public forgiveness of her husband’s killer as an example of Christian grace, separating personal forgiveness from the necessity for government justice.
• Reiterates a call for aggressive, unapologetic defense and offense in the culture wars—citing Charlie Kirk’s philosophy on the necessity of "playing offense," particularly for conservatives typically cast as defensive by their nature ([96:55]).
• The show closes with another swipe at Jimmy Kimmel and mainstream media, a hymn to right-wing cultural resistance, and a spiritual reflection on forgiveness, justice, and standing strong.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• "Another incident of deadly left wing violence. How long will we allow this to happen?"

  • Benny Johnson ([00:01])

• "If some guy jumped out of an unmarked car in a van with a mask on, tried to grab me, I mean, by definition, you're going to push back... These are not just authoritarian tendencies. These are authoritarian actions by an authoritarian government."

  • Gavin Newsom ([08:00])

• "You have to make an example of these folks. And if they break the law, you hold them accountable."

  • Chad Wolf ([31:06])

• "It is time to get real about this threat. It is time to understand the sunken spiritual depravity of the left."

  • Benny Johnson ([08:55])

• "The left wing is the single greatest threat to freedom and security in our nation."

  • Benny Johnson ([08:55])

• "If they break the law, they need to be held accountable, just like you and I or any other normal American."

  • Chad Wolf ([31:06])

• "This is the only option we have because Trump is winning, Republicans are winning, the policies are winning and the country is getting to a better place and they don't know what else to do other than to result to violence."

  • Greg Steube ([50:31])

• "I'm more than willing to forgive people once they admit what they've done and they're asking forgiveness. But just because you forgive somebody doesn't mean you don't punish them."

  • Sen. Ron Johnson ([75:15])

• "If there's any part that I played in dehumanizing the right, then I want to personally apologize. That is the only message."

  • Benny Johnson imaging the only acceptable apology from Jimmy Kimmel ([69:26])

• "This is not normal. This ultra revolution time. Like they are eating the country from within... The problem is they preempt us against offense. But that is not an excuse. We all have to play offense. We have to take the initiative."

  • Charlie Kirk (clip cited by Johnson, [96:55])

Conclusion

This episode delivers Benny Johnson’s trademark confrontational style amid a real-time crisis, portraying the ICE shooting as the logical outcome of unchecked left-wing rhetoric and violence. Johnson and his guests forcefully reject narratives of ideological equivalence, excoriate media figures like Jimmy Kimmel for downplaying or misattributing blame, and urge both policy and cultural offense—not just defense—from the right.

The episode is rich with data (as cited by Johnson), inside commentary from officials, and impassioned speech, culminating in a call for unapologetic cultural warfare, while also highlighting the Christian prescriptions for forgiveness and justice in the aftermath of violence.

Important Segments & Timestamps

• Opening/BREAKING ICE facility shooting: [00:01–14:15]
• Media “both sides” narrative and Democrat rhetoric: [14:15–27:32]
• Interview: Chad Wolf (former DHS): [27:32–44:36]
• Interview: Rep. Greg Steube: [44:44–63:15]
• Jimmy Kimmel, media, and cultural offense: [63:15–75:15]
• Interview: Sen. Ron Johnson: [71:15–81:50]
• FBI confirms anti-ICE bullets, spiritual closing: [81:58–End]

For listeners new or returning, this episode provides not only up-to-the-minute news but a blueprint for the militant, culture-warrior temperament Johnson urges for his audience and fellow conservatives.