The Charlie Kirk Show

Episode: Washington’s Very Eventful Thanksgiving Weekend

Date: December 1, 2025
Host: Charlie Kirk
Main Themes: National Guard shooting in D.C., immigration crisis, Trump’s policy response, media reaction, and wider political implications.

Episode Overview

Charlie Kirk and his team discuss an explosive Thanksgiving news cycle dominated by the ambush shooting of two National Guardsmen just blocks from the White House, carried out by an Afghan migrant. The episode unpacks the suspected shooter's story, the fierce policy debate and reactions sparked by Donald Trump’s call to halt third-world migration, the media’s coverage, and the broader controversy around immigration, including allegations of fraud within immigrant communities. The episode features vivid opinions, sharp rhetoric, and an interview with Republican Senate candidate Nate Morris.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The National Guard Shooting (01:28–03:30)

• Incident Details:

  • On the eve of Thanksgiving (Wednesday night), 20-year-old Sarah Beckstrom and Andrew Wolf, both National Guardsmen, were ambushed in D.C., two blocks from the White House, by 29-year-old Ramanullah Lakhinwal.
  • Lakhinwal is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. in 2021 under humanitarian parole after working with the CIA in Afghanistan and was granted asylum in April 2025.
  • He reportedly drove cross-country from Bellingham, WA, to D.C. to carry out the attack.

• Trump’s Reaction:

  • Trump quickly released a strong statement on Truth Social blaming U.S. immigration policies and suggesting sweeping changes.

2. Trump’s Statement and Proposed Policies (03:30–07:04)

• Notable Excerpts:

  • Trump’s Thanksgiving post blamed "politically correct" immigration for "dividing, disrupting, and murdering" America.
  • Stats cited: "The official U.S. foreign population stands at 53 million people, most of which are on welfare..." (04:00)
  • “Migrant earning $30,000 with a green card will get roughly $50,000 in yearly benefits for their family” (04:30)

• Key Proposed Measures:

  • Pause migration from all third world countries.
  • End all federal benefits and subsidies to non-citizens.
  • Deport any foreign national who poses a public charge, security risk, or is "non-compatible with Western civilization."
  • Promote "reverse migration."

• Analysis:

  • Kirk speculates Trump’s position will be "broadly popular" across demographics, not just with whites or conservatives (06:30).

3. Media and Political Backlash (07:44–09:41)

• Left/Liberal Reaction:

  • Predominantly strong outrage, with commentators and politicians like Al Sharpton and Rep. Wasserman Schultz blaming Trump for militarizing D.C. with National Guard deployment.
    • “Would an individual have flown across the country to target law enforcement officers... the answer is likely no.” – Rep. Wasserman Schultz (08:56)

• Republican Criticism:

  • Some Republicans (an Indiana senator cited) accused Trump of using offensive language and refused to support him.

• Trump Supporters’ Perspective:

  • Kirk and team emphasize the importance of tough law enforcement, arguing the left is more concerned with feelings than enforcing laws (07:16).
  • “If you're a foreigner, you're not supposed to be here if you're a public charge. We just, we routinely don't care about enforcing.” (07:04)

4. Media Coverage of the Shooter (11:54–13:00)

• Mainstream Sympathy:
  • Outlets like ABC highlighted the shooter’s financial and mental health struggles; Kirk’s team found this exasperating, mocking the “mental health crisis” and narrative that "society is to blame."
  • “He shouted Al Akbar while he shot the National Guard.” (12:24) – (mocking the coverage's focus on stress over motivation)

5. Immigrant Fraud Scandal in Minnesota (13:03–15:43)

• Explosive Allegations:

  • Discusses the Somali community’s alleged exploitation of social service programs, referencing a recent New York Times story.
  • Fraud involved in various programs (autism, housing, "Feeding Our Future" COVID scam).
  • Accusations that Governor Tim Walz ignored reports due to the Somali community’s importance as a voting bloc.
    • “We let Governor Walz know of fraud early on... But no, we got the opposite response... systematically retaliated against whistleblowers...” – Minnesota’s Department of Human Services Union (14:24)

• Political Implications:

  • Kirk: "Minnesota Democrats... They didn’t act because Somalis were seen as a core voting bloc.” (15:38)

6. Trump’s Confrontations with the Media (16:03–17:01)

• Fiery Exchanges:
  • Trump called a reporter “stupid” when challenged on blaming Biden for letting the attacker in:
    • "Because they let him in. Are you stupid? Are you a stupid person?" (16:05)
  • On Afghans: “We’ve had a lot of problems with Afghans... no check-in, they just poured into the plane.” (16:25)

7. Interview with Nate Morris, GOP Senate Candidate (18:34–29:42)

• Immigration Stance:

  • Morris condemns Republican Andy Barr for supporting Afghan refugee resettlement.
    • “Let's go back to 2021... Andy Barr at that moment was standing with Joe Biden, with Mitch McConnell, with Mike Pence, against the MAGA movement...” (20:11)
  • Calls for a moratorium on all immigration “until we deport every single one of these illegals that have invaded us.”
  • Asserts a “generational battle to protect Western civilization.”

• Memorable Quotes:

  • “Mitch McConnell, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, all the never Trumpers and Andy Barr... have blood on their hands.” (24:00)
  • Kirk ties in Deuteronomy 28:43:
    • “The foreigners who reside among you will rise above you higher and higher... They will be the head and you will be the tail...” (25:38)
  • Morris: “These are folks that are never going to share our values. They're never going to assimilate, they're never going to accept American exceptionalism...” (24:56)

8. Culture Clash & Integration Debates (26:15–27:31)

• Wajahat Ali Clip:

  • “You have lost... you let us in in the first place. That’s the thing with brown people... there’s a lot of us. And we breed.” (26:17)
  • The hosts react furiously, seeing this as contempt for American society.

• Ilhan Omar Clip:

  • “Somalis are not terrorizing this nation. We are helping it thrive... Not only are we not going anywhere, we are not going to allow anybody to make us feel less Minnesotan or less American.” (30:56–31:14)

9. Military Controversy & ‘War Crimes’ Discussion (32:17–36:18)

• Recent Allegations:
  • Reports of the US military bombing drug boats in the Caribbean; controversy about a possible “double tap” strike on survivors (32:17).
  • Reference to past drone strikes under previous administrations.
  • Senator Mark Kelly’s remarks set a precedent for servicemembers to second-guess potentially “unlawful” orders.

10. Listener Feedback (36:18–37:17)

• Kirk’s audience emails in overwhelmingly supporting deportations, Trump’s stance, and a moratorium on immigration.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Charlie Kirk (01:09):
  “College is a scam, everybody. You gotta stop sending your kids to college. You should get married as young as possible and have as many kids as possible. Go start a Turning Point USA College chapter.”

• President Donald Trump (04:00, statement read by hosts):
  “A very happy Thanksgiving salutation to all our great American citizens and patriots who have been so nice in allowing our country to be divided, disrupted, carved up, murdered...”

• Trump, on reporter challenging him (16:05):
  “Because they let him in. Are you stupid? Are you a stupid person?”

• Nate Morris (24:00):
  “Mitch McConnell, Joe Biden, Mike Pence, all the never Trumpers and Andy Barr... They've got blood on their hands because of how they voted...”

• Wajahat Ali (26:17):
  “You have lost. The mistake that you made is you let us in in the first place. That’s the thing with brown people... there’s a lot of us. And we breed.”

• Ilhan Omar (30:56):
  “Somalis are not terrorizing this nation. We are helping it thrive... Not only are we not going anywhere, we are not going to allow anybody to make us feel less Minnesotan or less American.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• National Guard attack recap: 01:28–03:30
• Trump’s post and policy proposals: 03:30–07:04
• Left-wing/media backlash & clips: 08:10–09:41
• Sympathetic coverage of the shooter: 11:54–13:00
• Somali fraud story & Minnesota politics: 13:03–15:43
• Trump's press confrontation: 16:03–17:01
• Nate Morris interview & policy debate: 18:34–29:42
• Wajahat Ali/Ilhan Omar cultural arguments: 26:15–27:31, 30:56–31:24
• Military strike controversy: 32:17–36:18
• Listener emails: 36:18–37:17

Tone & Style

The episode is combatively conservative, unapologetic, and loaded with rhetorical flourishes, frequent sarcasm, and strong opinions, especially on immigration and protecting "Western civilization." The hosts rely heavily on pointed commentary, biblical references, and emotional language to rally their audience and critique opponents.

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