The Benny Show

Host: Benny Johnson
Episode: Trump FBI ARRESTS Black Lives Matter Mob Leaders for ATTACKING Church! Jack Smith Testifying LIVE
Date: January 22, 2026

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode is a high-energy reaction to several breaking political stories, including the arrest of Black Lives Matter (BLM) activists accused of attacking a church, the legal and political implications of these arrests, Donald Trump's reported acquisition deal for Greenland, and Congressional contempt votes against Bill and Hillary Clinton relating to Jeffrey Epstein. Benny Johnson, joined by guests Matt Walsh and Harmeet Dhillon, delivers incendiary conservative commentary and analyzes what he calls a “sacred timeline” for America’s resurgence under Trump-era leadership.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump Delivers on Campaign Promise: Hillary Clinton Contempt Vote

• [00:31] Benny opens by claiming Trump has made good on his “oldest promise” of holding Hillary Clinton legally accountable.
• A recent House vote held Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress, with several Democrats joining Republicans.
• Benny frames this as a manifestation of Trump’s 2016 campaign quip: “because you’d be in jail.”
• Quote:
  “One of the oldest promises of Donald Trump is that we put Hillary Clinton in jail. And lo and behold, Democrats are voting to put Hillary Clinton in jail. That’s the timeline we’re living in. Seriously.” – Benny Johnson [02:32]

2. Arrests of BLM Church Attackers Under KKK Act

• [10:20] Breaking news: FBI and DHS are arresting BLM activists—including Nakima Levy Armstrong—in connection with the storming of Cities Church in St. Paul, MN.
• The DOJ is using the 1871 “Klan Act” (Conspiracy Against Rights) against these protesters, treating their actions as civil rights violations—a tactic previously used against right-wing abortion clinic protesters.
• Harmeet Dhillon credits conservative pressure for DOJ action:
  “The Klan Act makes it illegal to terrorize citizens, to violate their civil rights, to get together and conspire to violate the civil rights.” – Harmeet Dhillon [16:32]
• Don Lemon implicated as an organizer and livestreamer, potentially facing charges. Benny mocks Lemon’s response and alleged betrayal of co-conspirators.

3. Reversal of “Weaponized Law” Against Leftists

• [17:52] Clip: Harmeet Dhillon explains how the left’s legal tools (e.g., FACE Act, KKK Act) are now being used against their own activists.
• Matt Walsh emphasizes that left-wing activists never anticipated facing legal consequences:
  “They assume there’ll be no consequences. The moment you start instituting consequences, everything falls apart for them.” – Matt Walsh [25:49]

4. Don Lemon’s Commentary & Alleged Racial Motivation

• Discussion of Lemon’s own live admission that race was a factor in the protest—potentially opening the door for hate crime charges.
• Benny and Matt Walsh compare how a conservative would be treated for a similar disruption in a mosque.

5. Trump "Gets Greenland": Manifest Destiny Redux

• [41:07] Benny and Matt discuss Trump’s high-profile announcement of securing parts of Greenland for U.S. military and economic use—airfields, mining, missile defense—without actual sovereignty transfer.
• Benny frames this as “America returning to superpower status and manifest destiny.”
• Quote:
  “We are an empire once more. We are a superpower once more. And, ladies and gentlemen, it feels good to be back.” – Benny Johnson [03:36]
• Matt Walsh:
  “This is America at its core. This is what America’s all about: expanding, pioneering, discovering.” – Matt Walsh [41:39]

6. Epstein/Clinton Developments

• [65:21] Coverage of House committee hearings where Bill and Hillary Clinton are held in contempt over the Epstein files.
• Benny insists that Bill Clinton—and not Trump—is severely implicated by the Epstein scandal, based on newly highlighted photos and testimony.
• He points to bipartisan support for contempt votes as a signal of the Clintons’ weakening power.
• Benny dismisses suggestions that Trump was deeply implicated by Epstein materials, citing the lack of damaging evidence despite years of Democratic scrutiny.
• Quote:
  “If there’s one person that this whole Epstein saga has really harmed, it’s Bill Clinton. … There’s one person that could go to jail for all this—it’s Bill Clinton.” – Benny Johnson [73:05]

7. Immigration Crackdown in Maine and Minnesota

• [78:51] Announcing “Operation Catch of the Day”: ICE raids and enforcement ramping up against Somali populations in Maine, coinciding with military activation in multiple states for immigration control.
• Benny discusses local political dynamics, predicting less rabid opposition in Maine compared to Minnesota.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On “Colorblind Justice” & KKK Act:
  “We have finally reached … equilibrium, zen … where black terrorists are being prosecuted under the KKK law. It’s everything MLK ever wanted.” – Benny Johnson [13:45]

• On Don Lemon:
  “There’s a lot of criminals in the world. There always has been. Not many are dumb enough to livestream their crimes. And Don Lemon is that dumb.” – Benny Johnson [12:49]

• On Law Enforcement Turnabout:
  “Do to him exactly what the left did to the January Sixers … Every possible crime … and then give him the maximum possible sentence for every single one.” – Matt Walsh [29:59] (re: what should happen to Don Lemon)

• On Left-Wing Activist Disillusionment:
  “They signed up for, let’s cosplay as revolutionaries and then go home and scroll TikTok. … You start putting in place real consequences, and they’re all going to fall apart.” – Matt Walsh [26:55]

• On Greenland:
  “What you really want is an unsinkable aircraft carrier … for that purpose—you want military bases on this giant island and shipping lanes around it. And that’s what Trump gets with this deal.” – Benny Johnson [56:36]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Opening – Trump delivers on Hillary jail/campaign promise: [00:31]
• BLM Church Attack, Arrests Begin: [10:20]
• Harmeet Dhillon on the KKK Act: [16:32]
• Benny & Matt Walsh on Don Lemon, leftist accountability: [25:49]
• Comparing disruption of church to a mosque: [28:46]
• Greenland “Manifest Destiny” Discussion: [41:07]
• House Contempt Votes, Epstein/Clinton Update: [65:21]
• Trump’s take on Panama Canal vs. Greenland Deal: [59:52]
• ICE Operation Catch of the Day, Immigration Enforcement: [78:51]

Flow and Tone

Benny Johnson’s tone is combative, triumphant, and at times, gleefully mocking of political opponents. There is frequent use of Biblical references and fiery rhetoric about “the sacred timeline” and “restoring America’s might.” The episode features rapid-fire updates, live reactions to breaking news, and frequent visual and meme-based cues for the video audience.

Additional Content

Elon Musk Interview Highlights ([46:16])

• Elon discusses progress in full self-driving, robotaxis, and SpaceX advances in reusable rockets and space-based solar power.
• Benny frames Musk’s achievements as evidence of American vitality and a “miraculous” era, predicting eventual Christian conversion for Musk.

Final Thoughts & Bible Verse ([84:25])

• Benny reads Psalm 54, connecting the verse to perceived divine justice against political enemies.

Summary

This episode of The Benny Show revels in what Benny Johnson describes as a watershed moment for the American conservative movement: long-awaited legal action against the Clintons and left-wing activists, Trump’s grandiose foreign policy coup with Greenland, and an emboldened crackdown on both disorder and illegal immigration. Johnson and his guests portray these developments as the fruition of Trump’s vision and an overdue reversal of years of “weaponized lawfare” against conservatives. The rapid, meme-laden, and conspiratorial style, combined with heavy religious and patriotic overtones, delivers the “raw commentary” the show promises its audience.

For listeners who missed the episode, this summary captures the news, mood, and perspective conveyed—and the narrative of a sharp turn in America’s political drama as framed by Johnson and his guests.