The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Guest Host: Brian Mudd
Episode: Hour 1
Date: November 28, 2025
Podcast by iHeartPodcasts

Overview

This episode, guest-hosted by Brian Mudd, focuses on the tragic events surrounding the attack on two West Virginia National Guard members in Washington, D.C., perpetrated by an Afghan national who was vetted and brought to the U.S. following the fall of Afghanistan. Mudd dissects the policy failures he attributes to the Biden administration, especially the handling of the Afghan withdrawal and border security. He reflects on America’s national security posture, crime statistics among non-citizens, and the Biden versus Trump approach to border and foreign policy, inviting White House correspondent John Decker for on-the-ground insight.

Main Discussion Points & Insights

1. Opening on Tragedy: The D.C. Attack

• Summary of the Incident

  • Brian Mudd sets the stage by highlighting the recent fatal attack on National Guard Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and the critical injury of Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolf by an Afghan national near the White House. (03:29)
  • Points to the incident as a symptom of ongoing consequences from what he describes as President Biden’s “failed policies.”

• Quote:

  • "Not what I wanted to be talking about today. Not how I hoped we would start the show today. Probably not how you wanted to spend your Black Friday or Thanksgiving weekend. But here we are because we're still paying the price for Joe Biden having been president of the United States." — Brian Mudd (03:29)

2. Foreign Policy Critique: The Afghanistan Withdrawal’s Lingering Impact

• Cites Robert Gates (former Obama Sec. of Defense) on Biden’s long record of “bad foreign policy calls.” (05:30–06:50)
  • Points to the collapse of Afghanistan as the turning point re-empowering terrorist groups and sending a signal of American weakness.
  • Draws lines from the Afghan withdrawal to later security crises: Russian aggression in Ukraine, renewed activity by global terror organizations, and domestic fallout.
• Quote:
  • "Joe Biden has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue of the past four decades. A streak that remained intact throughout his entire presidency." — Brian Mudd, paraphrasing Robert Gates (05:47)

3. Border Policy and Non-Citizen Crime

• Mudd presents statistics linking the Biden administration’s border/asylum policies to increased crime rates (21:00–22:45).

  • Claims non-citizens were “nine times more likely to commit a crime” during Biden years.
  • Details spikes in violent crimes, sexual offenses, drug crimes, and especially homicide/manslaughter among non-citizens.

• Quote:

  • "914% more likely to commit a crime than you... Homicide, manslaughter, nearly 10 times as likely to kill somebody as you. Just like what we saw in D.C." — Brian Mudd (21:20)

4. Law Enforcement and National Guard Response

• White House correspondent John Decker joins (23:19) to offer a first-hand and institutional perspective.
  • Reports on immediate White House lockdown, perimetric security, and large-scale Guard presence following shooting.
  • Announces that President Biden is sending 500 additional guardsmen to D.C., possibly expanding to other cities.
  • Emphasizes the rarity and shock of such incidents in a usually secure environment.
• Quote:
  • "The president announcing that 500 additional guardsmen will be brought into the nation's capital. That will be within days. That will augment what's already there. And that sends an important message." — John Decker (25:30)

5. Vetting, Media Transparency, and Broader Implications

• Examination of the attacker’s background—worked with the CIA, came in with the 2021 Afghan evacuation.
  • Raises concern about possible ongoing threats from among other Afghan refugees and asylum seekers (29:14–32:38)
  • Decker reveals exclusive, unpublished images and questions media reticence over their release. (29:47–31:18)
• Quote:
  • "To me, that's newsworthy. That is newsworthy to see that... there's nothing to be concerned about, in terms of legal consequences for any... news organization that wished to publish this photograph." — John Decker (31:18)

6. Listener Call-In: Perspective on Security and Immigration

• Chris, a former E6 in the military, questions vetting and situational awareness of soldiers on scene.
  • Claims the attacker’s attire should have raised suspicion. (34:25–35:07)
  • Advocates for strict deportation (“they should all go home and come back the right way” due to terrorist infiltration).
• Quote:
  • "A lot of people came into this country illegitimately, and they said over 12 to 14,000 known terrorists were brought in in the southern border... I'm sorry. They should all go home and come back the right way." — Chris (35:13)

7. Trump Policy Era: Deportations and Crime Decline

• Mudd lauds the Trump administration’s strict border enforcement:
  • Reports over 2 million deportations in the current year, most self-initiated to avoid “tough detention facilities” (39:54)
  • Crime rates among non-citizens reportedly plummeting: homicide down 20%, robberies/property crime down 14%, violent crime down 11%.
• Quote:
  • "What we've seen through the Trump administration's strong policies, a lot of people that have been leaving the United States... over 2 million illegal aliens have been deported this year, and most of them by choice." — Brian Mudd (40:44)
  • "Crime has been falling, homicides down by 20% since Trump became president, robberies and property crime down 14%, violent crime in general down 11%. It's almost like it's related." — Brian Mudd (42:00)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote/Description | |-----------|--------------|-------------------| | 03:29 | Brian Mudd | “Not what I wanted to be talking about today … we're still paying the price for Joe Biden having been president of the United States.” | | 05:47 | Brian Mudd | “Joe Biden has been wrong on nearly every major foreign policy and national security issue of the past four decades.” (paraphrasing Robert Gates) | | 21:20 | Brian Mudd | “914% more likely to commit a crime than you ... Homicide, manslaughter, nearly 10 times as likely to kill somebody as you.” | | 25:30 | John Decker | “The president announcing that 500 additional guardsmen will be brought into the nation's capital ... And that sends an important message.” | | 31:18 | John Decker | “To me, that's newsworthy... there's nothing to be concerned about, in terms of legal consequences …” (regarding suspect photo release) | | 35:13 | Chris (Caller)| “A lot of people came into this country illegitimately … They should all go home and come back the right way.” | | 40:44 | Brian Mudd | "Over 2 million illegal aliens have been deported this year, and most of them by choice." | | 42:00 | Brian Mudd | "Crime has been falling, homicides down by 20% since Trump became president." |

Important Segment Timestamps

• 03:29 — Mudd opens with the D.C. National Guard attack, connecting it to Afghanistan policy.
• 05:47 — Criticism of Biden's lifelong foreign policy record, quoting Robert Gates.
• 21:00-22:45 — In-depth review of crime rates among non-citizens.
• 23:19 — John Decker joins: On-the-ground DC perspective, Guard deployment.
• 29:14–32:38 — Vetting of attacker, questions on radicalization, transparency of suspect’s identity.
• 34:25–35:13 — Caller Chris: On profiling, security, and deportation.
• 39:54–42:00 — Update on deportations, crime statistics, and impact of Trump-era tactics.

Tone and Style Notes

• Brian Mudd's delivery: Blunt, unapologetically partisan, employs a mix of sarcasm, frustration, and urgency. Uses rhetorical questions and pointed criticism, especially when discussing Biden’s record and policy impacts.
• John Decker: Professional, measured, and focused on facts and first-hand accounts. Offers context without overt partisan commentary.
• Listener Callers: Reflect conservative grassroots sentiment, direct and emotional.

Conclusions & Takeaways

• The episode centers on the direct and indirect costs of U.S. immigration and foreign policy, using the D.C. National Guard attack as a focal lens.
• Mudd asserts that strong border enforcement and aggressive deportation efforts under new Trump policies are reversing trends established under Biden, with measurable drops in crime.
• John Decker provides rare behind-the-scenes insights into White House security and the shock effect within the capitol.
• The episode argues for increased vigilance, thorough vetting, and robust deportation to safeguard national security and public safety.

For those seeking to understand the current right-of-center discourse on national security, border policy, and executive leadership, this episode offers a passionate, granular, and timely analysis—anchored in immediate news, historical context, and a sense of ongoing crisis management.