The Benny Show: Trump BREAKS Internet With Primetime Address, TROLLS Media Into Covering His WINS | 2025 IN Review

Episode Date: December 18, 2025
Host: Benny Johnson
Guests: Rep. Andy Ogles (Tennessee), Rep. Eli Crane (Arizona)

Episode Overview

This finale episode of The Benny Show for 2025 is a year-in-review special that captures a triumphant, combative, and celebratory tone. Benny Johnson begins by reflecting on a year of perceived national resurgence, underlining major wins for the Trump administration and calling out establishment media. Central to the episode is Donald Trump’s recent primetime address, in which he “tricked” media into broadcasting a list of his achievements. The show features real-time reactions and detailed breakdowns of Trump’s address, economic data, immigration policy, and more, interspersed with Benny’s signature culture-war commentary and input from guests Rep. Andy Ogles and Rep. Eli Crane.

Major Themes and Purpose

• Celebration of the Trump administration's accomplishments in 2025
• Critique of establishment media and left-wing politics
• Focus on domestic policy: immigration, economy, and national security
• Emphasis on American, Christian, and family values
• Year-end reflections, top 10 moments, and audience engagement

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Context: 2025 as a ‘Golden Era’

[00:25-07:06]

• Benny characterizes 2025 as a mostly triumphant year, “a golden era” for America, highlighting economic and cultural victories.
• He celebrates record-low inflation, jobs growth for Americans, and what he sees as a return to American values.

“This has been, well, it’s been an honor of a lifetime to be able to cover 2025 ... A lot of ups though as a country.” — Benny Johnson [00:25]

2. Economic Highlights: Surging Economy

[07:06-20:25]

• Record-low inflation (CPI at 2.7%) and higher real wages for Americans are lauded.
• Benny provides real-time clips of CNN, CNBC, and others “holding back tears” over the economic data.
• The “Big Beautiful Bill” is described as transformational, with tax cuts, anti-outsourcing penalties, child benefits, fraud elimination, and nearly half a trillion dollars earmarked for mass deportations.
• Benny energetically attributes low inflation to sharp government spending cuts and credits Trump’s policies and tariffs.

“The analysts on CNBC gasp. They gasp audibly when they see this number.” — Benny Johnson [10:03]

“This is winning. Ladies and gentlemen, earnings growth has outpaced inflation this year. Average American's weekly paycheck now buys 1.6% more than it did when Joe Biden was leaving office ... What a difference a president makes.” — Benny Johnson [13:23]

3. Focus on Immigration and Deportation

[17:25-20:25, 21:20-23:47, 29:20-30:12]

• The show strongly supports mass deportation of “criminal aliens” and denaturalization efforts.
• A Stephen Miller tweet is quoted to emphasize the administration’s America-first focus.
• Trump’s speech segment addresses “reverse migration,” lowering competition for jobs and housing.

“The big beautiful bill gives like, something close to like a half a trillion dollars for mass deportations. If you are a criminal alien in this country, you're getting deported, your ass is grass, you're going home.” — Benny Johnson [17:55]

“For the first time in 50 years, we are now seeing reverse migration as migrants go back home, leaving more housing and more jobs for Americans.” — Donald Trump [22:28]

4. Trump’s Primetime Address: Breaking the Internet

[20:25-32:08]

• Trump used suspense and speculation about a war announcement to lure media into broadcasting his address, then instead listed his administration’s achievements.
• Major focus: “Warrior Dividend” of $1,776 for every active duty service member before Christmas—praised by Benny and confirmed by Pete Hegseth.

“Everybody took the speech live from President Trump. And instead President Trump ... decided to just do a 17 minute rampage about how kick ass his administration is.” — Benny Johnson [21:23]

“A Warrior dividend. In honor of our Nation's founding in 1776. We are sending every soldier $1,776 ... And the checks are already on the way.” — Donald Trump [31:23]

“This has never happened before. Every member of our military ... a direct investment in the brave men and women who carry on the legacy of our armed forces.” — Pete Hegseth [33:37]

5. Audience Engagement: Gas Prices

[23:47-32:08]

• Interactive segment: Listeners from across the country report their local, often sub-$2 gas prices as a sign of Trump’s economic success.
• Benny contrasts these real-life outcomes with policy debates, positioning “real money” as the true test of leadership.

"That's real life. This is real life. Come on, Texas, we can do better than that. 183 at a Colorado Walmart...That's awesome." — Benny Johnson [29:47]

6. Year-End Top 10 Moments

[54:00-68:00]

• Benny counts down his “Top 10 Moments” of 2025 with energy and personal storytelling.
  • Birth of his fourth child on Inauguration Day ("Golden Era Baby")
  • Trump's inauguration and swearing in
  • Elon Musk's inspirational speech
  • Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”
  • Dramatic meetings: Standing up to Zelensky, Putin flyover
  • Alligator Alcatraz border detention facility
  • Camel motorcade in Qatar
  • Signing the “Big Beautiful Bill”
  • Record mass deportations
  • Charlie Kirk’s national memorial—framed as the highest-impact Christian event of the year

"You just want—you want that energy back." — Benny Johnson on Elon Musk's speech [57:54]

7. Deep-Dive: Immigration, Assimilation, and Security

Rep. Andy Ogles [69:54-77:42] / Rep. Eli Crane [81:07-101:59]

• Both guests argue that mass migration, particularly from Muslim-majority and “third world” countries, is incompatible with Western values and public safety.
• Proposals include a return to pre-1965 national-quota immigration systems, elimination of H1B and other visas, and acceleration of denaturalization and deportation.
• Citing crime statistics from Europe and the US, Ogles pushes for an end to the Hart-Celler Act and stricter cultural compatibility.
• Crane describes national security failures, referencing 18,000 known or suspected terrorists being present in the US due to Democratic policies and asylum loopholes—urges reforms and vigilant public safety.
• Both express grave concern about left-wing government allowing import of hostile ideologies and terrorism.

“If you import the third world country, you end up with cities that turned into Third world countries. And again, we've seen it in London, ... Paris, ... Rome ...” — Andy Ogles [73:10]

“18,000 known or suspected terrorists in the country under Joe Biden ... and those are just the ones that we know of, Benny. ... Americans are going to die. A lot of Americans are going to die. And this could have been completely preventable by not allowing these people in.” — Eli Crane [81:07]

“I will not go to my grave as somebody who was afraid to speak the truth and sound the alarm because I was afraid of being labeled.” — Eli Crane [94:29]

8. Other Notable Segments

• Trump’s trolling and media coverage: Benny praises Trump’s ability to manipulate media expectations for maximum exposure of his wins.
• Plaque roasts at the White House: Trump affixed scathing plaques under Obama and Biden portraits, highlighting perceived failures—Benny reads them aloud with glee.
• Audience participation: Extended banter, encouragement, and personal stories (e.g., Christmas ornaments, baby news) foster tight community feeling.
• New NASA Administrator: Benny celebrates Jared Isaacman's confirmation as NASA administrator, recounting his own flight with Isaacman.
• South American politics: Benny covers right-ward shift across the continent and U.S. influence in the region.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Economic Triumph:
  “CNN holding back tears. You love to see it.” — Benny Johnson [10:19]

• On Trump’s Trolling:
  “God tier trolling. God tier trolling.” — Benny Johnson [19:45]

• On Warrior Dividend:
  “In honor of our Nation's founding in 1776. We are sending every soldier $1,776 ... And the checks are already on the way.” — Donald Trump [31:23]

• On Immigration:
  “The big beautiful bill gives ... a half a trillion dollars for mass deportations. If you are a criminal alien in this country, you’re getting deported, your ass is grass, you’re going home.” — Benny Johnson [17:55]

• On National Security:
  “Americans are going to die. A lot of Americans are going to die. And this could have been completely preventable by not allowing these people in ... this is the biggest story in the country that is not getting covered.” — Eli Crane [81:07]

• On Assimilation:
  "Immigration without assimilation is an invasion." — Benny Johnson [18:45]

Timestamps & Segment Guide

• [00:25] – Year in review opening and “golden era” framing
• [07:06] – Inflation, economy, and government spending
• [13:23] – Comparisons: Biden vs. Trump on wages, purchasing power
• [17:25] – Mass deportation funding in “Big Beautiful Bill”
• [20:25] – Trump primetime speech trick; transition to top moments
• [22:28] – Trump: reverse migration, jobs for American citizens
• [29:20] – Trump: Somali fraud and law enforcement
• [31:23] – Trump: Warrior Dividend announcement
• [36:23] – Trump: $18 trillion investments, tariffs, business climate
• [39:19] – Trump: crime, schools, peace abroad & military
• [42:13] – Trump: “I was elected in a landslide”; contrast of leadership
• [54:00] – Year-end top 10 countdown begins
• [69:54] – Rep. Andy Ogles on Muslim immigration, crime stats, visa reform
• [81:07] – Rep. Eli Crane on terrorism, border security, and asylum laws
• [94:29] – Crane: “I will not go to my grave ... afraid to speak the truth …”
• [105:48] – Benny celebrates Jared Isaacman as NASA administrator
• [109:46] – U.S. foreign policy in Latin America, right-ward shifts

Tone and Language

• Language: Direct, energetic, combative, celebratory of conservative values; frequent humor and listener engagement.
• Tone: Defiant against political opponents and media, deeply patriotic, infused with Christian references; frequently self-congratulatory and anecdotal.

Notable End Quotes

“America first. America always. Fighting with you for America’s future. It’s your boy, Benny. Thank you for being with us in 2025. On to 2026. May God bless you in this holy Christmas season. Amen. See ya.” — Benny Johnson [117:55]

Summary Conclusion

This episode encapsulates The Benny Show’s ethos: populist celebration of the Trump presidency’s perceived achievements, aggressive immigration policies, “America First” economics, and open contempt for left-wing politics and media. Extensive discussion with Republican guests reinforces the urgency of strict immigration enforcement and the pivotal nature of 2025 as a year of restoration. The show concludes on a note of faith, family, and fighting for the nation’s future, urging listeners to stay vigilant and engaged into 2026.