The Benny Show – LIVE From Congress as the SAVE America Act PASSES, Voter ID to END Election Fraud | Obama in PANIC

Date: February 12, 2026
Host: Benny Johnson
Guests: Senator Markwayne Mullin (Oklahoma), Senator Mike Lee (Utah), Mrs. Mullin

Episode Overview

This live episode of The Benny Show broadcasts directly from the U.S. Capitol following the House passage of the “SAVE America Act,” a bill mandating Voter ID and proof of citizenship to participate in federal elections. Benny Johnson and his guests — Senators Markwayne Mullin and Mike Lee — break down the implications of the Act, address the reactions from Democrats (notably Barack Obama), and discuss broader themes of election integrity, voter fraud, and political culture wars.

Key Themes & Discussion Points

1. The SAVE America Act: What It Does and Why It Matters

• Mandate: Requires proof of U.S. citizenship and government-issued ID to vote in federal elections.
• Motivation: To prevent voter fraud, specifically concerns around non-citizen voting, ballot harvesting, and outdated voter rolls.
• Comparisons: The act brings federal elections in line with the 37 states already using Voter ID requirements.
• Senators argue that needing ID for everyday activities (e.g., checking into hotels, buying alcohol, flying) makes Voter ID for elections common sense.
• Benny Johnson: “If you’re too dumb to get an ID, should you even be voting? A critical question, ladies and gentlemen.” (00:28)

2. Democratic Opposition and the ‘Racist’ Argument

• Democrat Arguments: Presented as “Jim Crow 2.0” and claims of voter suppression, disproportionately affecting minorities.
• Senator Mullin’s Response: Points out high levels of support among the American public, including minorities. Shares personal experience finding homeless people who all had IDs in Atlanta.
• Notable Quote:
  • Mullin: “Chucky Schumer comes out immediately and says the SAVE act is Jim Crow 2.0... It’s already in 37 states... there’s not been one lawsuit [over minority vote suppression].” (15:45)
• Obama’s Role: Criticized for calling the act disenfranchising and “panic-tweeting.” Hosts mock Obama for using an ID to vote in photos.

3. Case Studies: Georgia and Ballot Harvesting

• Georgia 2020: The state is cited as an example for alleged ballot harvesting, questionable vote counts, and alleged anomalies explained by guests.
• Senator Mullin: Describes how mail-in ballots and lack of proper ID requirements created vulnerabilities.
• “How are you having a single family home with 20 and 30 people voting from the same address?” (22:47)
• Talk of FBI investigations, algorithmic vote margins, and suspicions about Dominion and international manipulation.

4. How the Act Works and Implementation Timeline

• Clarifications:
  • Proof of citizenship is shown during registration, not at every voting event; the law won’t be retroactive.
  • Addresses concern about cost and barriers (e.g., Real ID suffices if citizenship was shown at application).
• Constitutional Basis: Article 1, Section 4 empowers Congress to regulate federal election procedures.
• Rollout: Not effective until 2027; does not impact state/local-only elections.

5. Elon Musk’s Influence

• Musk has become “the MVP of voter integrity effort” after being briefed by Mullin on how voting machines could be theoretically manipulated.
• “No one took a more public, frontal approach than Elon did.” — Sen. Mullin (44:36)
• Musk advocated for passage, energized online and grassroots support, and is credited with helping ensure the 2024 election’s integrity.

6. Legislative Path Forward (with Senator Mike Lee)

• Senate Strategy:
  • Bill has strong GOP support (46+ co-sponsors); leadership (Thune) now on board.
  • Hurdle is the filibuster — Lee pushes for a “talking filibuster” to exhaust opposition and force a vote.
• Possible Bipartisan Votes: Hope remains a few Democrats (ex: John Fetterman) might vote based on constituency demand.
• Public Support: Bill enjoys 80%+ approval across political, demographic, and geographic lines.
• Major Quote:
  • Sen. Lee: “What made this whole thing necessary... is [federal] law. The National Voter Registration Act... is interpreted to prohibit requesting proof of citizenship.” (52:44)
• Game Plan:
  • House has passed its version.
  • Senate to debate and, if needed, let opposition physically filibuster until exhausted, then pass with a simple majority.

7. Broader Themes: Culture, Family, and Faith

• Personal Segments:
  • Banter about health, Pop Tarts, fatherhood, working out with Kid Rock & RFK Jr.
  • Mrs. Mullin shares advice for young women: “Put the Lord first, above marriage, above kids, above anything.” (48:55)
• Overarching Message:
  • Saving America requires strong families, confidence in self-governance, and faith.

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• On Voter ID Logic:
  • “You got to have an ID to get a liquor store, need an ID to get on a plane to come here, need an ID to buy a lotto ticket. But no, no big deal, don’t need an ID to vote.” — Benny Johnson (00:28)
• On the ‘Racist’ Argument:
  • “It’s already in 37 states… not been one complaint that people couldn’t vote. In Georgia… more people voted after Voter ID.” — Sen. Mullin (15:54)
  • “If the SAVE America Act is Jim Crow, so is the Democratic National Convention — you can’t get in without a Voter ID.” — Sen. Mike Lee (71:43)
• On 2020 vs. 2024 Elections:
  • “This election did not look anything like the 2020 election. Nothing like it.” — Benny Johnson (41:57)
  • “By putting people on notice we’re watching, [in 2024] they didn’t want to expose themselves—just calling them out helped.” — Sen. Mullin (42:22)
• On Elon Musk’s Role:
  • “No one took a more public, frontal approach than Elon did.” — Sen. Mullin (44:37)
• On Bill Passage:
  • “If we’re able to cast an up or down vote… it passes. We can get to 51 votes.” — Sen. Mike Lee (68:59)
  • “Slay the zombie filibuster... Failure is not an option.” — Sen. Mike Lee (76:34)
• On Family and Faith:
  • “If you save a marriage, you save a family. You save a family, you save America.” — Sen. Mullin (15:29)
  • “Put the Lord first... then everything else will be great and perfect... as long as I'm in God's plan, everything else is good.” — Mrs. Mullin (48:55)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Topic | Timestamps | |-------|------------| | Opening Voter ID Skit & Introduction | 00:00–04:37 | | Voter ID Debate & Dem Opposition | 04:38–17:47 | | Ballot Harvesting/Georgia/2020 Election | 20:49–39:10 | | How the SAVE Act Will Work | 24:32–30:35 | | Elon Musk’s Involvement | 33:46–46:10 | | Senate Tactics (with Mike Lee) | 50:24–67:57 | | How Elections Will Change if Passed | 74:04–76:34 | | Faith, Family, and Closing Thoughts | 48:55, sporadic throughout |

Memorable Moments

• Benny’s Sarcastic Take on Obama:
  • “It’s too bad that [Elon Musk] can’t run for President, because I would want an African-American president... It would be so healing for America to finally have that.” (45:18)
• Mocking Obama’s ID Check:
  • Benny and guests joke about photo evidence of Obama voting with ID in apparent contradiction of his public statements opposing the SAVE Act (51:35–52:09).
• Mrs. Mullin’s Cameo:
  • Benny invites Mrs. Mullin on to discuss marriage and raising six kids, ending with her advice to young women on faith and putting God first. (48:03–49:37)

Conclusion

This high-energy, opinionated episode underscores the show’s combative, culture-war-driven tone, featuring breakout political personalities and legislative insiders. It weaves the granular details of the proposed voter law with stories about family, masculinity, and faith, championing both the SAVE America Act and the moral necessity for election integrity.
The hosts and guests are confident about the bill’s prospects, hopeful about its nation-changing implications, and unapologetically adversarial toward Democratic criticism.

Action Item:
Listeners are urged repeatedly to contact their senators (regardless of party) to demand support for the SAVE America Act and to insist on a "talking filibuster" in the Senate to force a vote.

For More

• Follow Senators Markwayne Mullin and Mike Lee on social media for updates
• Tune into the upcoming State of the Union megastream and more coverage from The Benny Show

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