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Clay Travis
Welcome back in Clay Travis, Buck Sexton show our number two, bottom of the hour, Kentucky Senate candidate for the Republican Party, Daniel Cameron will join us. Top of the next hour, a man who was very instrumental in the speech that you all heard last night, Stephen Miller will join us. All of that coming your way. But I wanted to continue to discuss why last night was such a spectacular success for Trump and continue to play several different moments. One, we didn't mention Buck and I thought it again just kind or two that we haven't really mentioned very much but I thought went to Trump's ability to pull heartstrings and use story to further political narrative. Mark Fogle, who was imprisoned by Russia for a relatively inconsequential story violation. His mother, 95 year old mother was in the crowd. She met with Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania just a few moments before Trump was shot, nearly killed. She asked Trump, begged him to bring her son home. Trump followed through on that promise and had both of them in the gallery. And Buck, you're going to be a new dad soon. I this story to me is way under told and I wanted to focus on it for a moment. Imagine for all of you out there, if you are in your 90s and your son or daughter is imprisoned in a foreign country for a crime they didn't commit, you have no idea. Every day is a blessing no matter how old you are. But I would imagine when you get into your 80s and 90s, you feel that even more so because any day could truly be your last if you look at mortality tables to have a son that is or a daughter, but to have a child that is being held by a country like Russia, to go to that Butler, Pennsylvania rally to ask Trump directly for him to bring your boy home and then for Trump to do it and deliver on the promise that he made to that mom. I think it's an incredible story. I think it goes to Trump's uniquely compelling ability to connect with people of a variety of backgrounds. Not one Democrat stood buck when a 95 year old mom assisted by her son to stand, had that story told and I thought it was compelling.
Buck Sexton
I think Democrats have a big problem looming here and that is as Trump keeps promises that he made during the campaign, including some very important ones to the base and the Trump voters, but really to the American people. As Trump keeps promises overall and racks up wins, gets things done, shows the results that we want to see, it will become increasingly self defeating for Democrats to reflexively oppose whatever it is that he has done. The Ukraine getting to A ceasefire, for example, there will be chatter if he gets Ukraine to a ceasefire, if he's able to broker that deal. Now, I know peace is a whole separate set of pro. Not separate, but additional set of processes. And there's a lot that has to happen here. We haven't gotten there yet. But on an issue like that and on an issue like getting an American home, there should be nothing but congratulations. That was the right move. Remember when, when, say what you will about it, remember when Obama called for the raid on, on bin Laden, that was the right call. It was the right move. A lot of people say it was a huge part of his, of his reelection. And I don't remember anybody on the right going, we should have, Osama should have gotten a fair trial or, you know, whatever. There wasn't some big chorus of people opposing something that was clearly the right decision for a commander in chief and it was a win for America. It was the right thing to do. So they're going to be in a position where I think that continues to happen. We've already, we've seen this with the return of the American from Russia who was held. We've seen this with the return of hostages and remains of hostages from Hamas. And I think we're likely to see it on the Ukraine deal. And I think this just adds to the growing sense that Democrats aren't just an opposition party, they're a toothless and somewhat absurd one. They can't. Toothless in some cases they're old. So, but I mean, toothless, like they don't have any bite. They can't actually make coherent arguments against what is happening right now. This is, I think, likely to continue because the main focus, the main focus of the Trump administration so far has been that, that 60% plus issue array for the country. People strongly agree with what is going on here and the thing, and the things that are happening. And on the foreign policy front, I think that this is a place where Trump can get a lot done. I mean, you even saw this morning, Clay looks like there's going to be some renegotiating already over the tariffs with Mexico and Canada specifically. And some things will be covered, some things won't. There's going to be some deals happening and we'll see if Trump is correct based on what happens with the economy over the next 12 months or so or however you want to gauge it on the tariff plan. But he's doing the things that he said he was going to do. And Democrats just hate whatever he does. So if he does good things. Tough place for them to be.
Clay Travis
Some of you. I saw Jesse Kelly, our friend, tweet that he was watching ABC News's version of the State of the Union, this address to joint address to Congress and that he hadn't noticed how frequently Democrats refused to stand for these moments because they were showing only one half of the chamber. You know who did notice and I do think this is significant, Jocelyn Nungare's mother, Alexis. She noticed when her daughter's murder was talked about and when Trump announced that he was going to name, I believe it was a wildlife refuge after her because she was super interested in wildlife. This I believe 13 year old girl, here's her mom saying she definitely noticed Democrats refused to stand and how disrespectful she found it to her daughter's memory. Play Cut nine. If they can't stand and applaud you.
Buck Sexton
And, and stand up for the right of innocent people like your daughter, what does that party stand for? I found it repulsive.
Daniel Cameron
They don't stand for anything humane. They don't stand for us as citizens. They don't stand for our security. They don't stand for honorable things that we need in this country. And it's just very disgraceful to us as US Citizens that those are the people that we have here in Congress, in the House and Senate. It's disgusting.
Clay Travis
And Also Buck Peyton McNabb, young girl, teenage girl who was hit in the face by a male volleyball player and suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result. She also called out Democrats. They had all these women wearing pink on the Democrat side supposedly to stand for women. And the reality was they're actually supporting men being able to dominate women and women's athletics. Listen to cut 10 last night I.
Daniel Cameron
Thought that the pink suits and everyone matching was real cute. When of course the day before zero Democrats voted for the protection of women and girls and then zero Democrats stood and applauded when I was getting recognized for, for my injury because like Raleigh said, I mean they are anti, they couldn't be more anti woman and frankly they are anti American. They embarrassed themselves all night and it was, it was honestly sad to see but I wish I could say I'm surprised, but I'm not.
Clay Travis
This is, the people in the room noticed Buck. And I think the other aspect of this speech that is going to become more and more apparent, we've talked about it some on this program. Most people don't watch but they will see over time these clips echoing through their TikTok feed or their instagram reels or their X feeds. And the impact of Trump being able to connect with so many different people and Democrats being unwilling to acknowledge their basic humanity, I think is going to continue to provide a sign of the growing divide between sanity and the parties.
Buck Sexton
How are Democrats standing up for women in any meaningful sense right now? What is this with the paddles in the audience and, you know, the wearing pink and all this stuff? This is not quite at the same level of embarrassment as we saw with Democrats kneeling in kente cloth for St. George Floyd, if we all recall, remember that, that Nancy Pelosi donned kente cloth from West Africa to show her solidarity. What does that have to do with, with George Floyd? The whole thing was, was completely absurd. But Democrats are into theatrics. A lot of people, a lot of the chatter online lately has been along the lines of, I think it's because, you know, you got Elon and Trump. It's like the quarterback of the football team and the head of the math club teamed up and they're fighting against the self righteous and sanctimonious theater kids. The Democrats are all about sanctimonious theatrics. And we saw what four years of a Biden regime was able to accomplish, and it wasn't good. Accomplish is really the wrong word. How they were able to devastate things, unsteady things, overspend. And I think that rolling out so much from Doge as well early on has forced them into this posture of, like I said, having Alyssa Slotkin say that they also want spending to be cut. Really? When has a Democrat ever come out with a bold plan to cut federal government spending or cut federal government waste? We're really talking about waste here. It's not, you know, you could say we spend too much money on fill in the blank. But if we're paying to people who aren't even supposed to get money in the first place, or if we're paying into ghost accounts, or if we're paying to fraudsters, things like that. Elon says $100 billion of waste, fraud and abuse has already been cut. How can they not be in favor of this? And how can they not be in favor of a 95% drop in illegal crossings at the border? The only way they could be opposed to it is, would be if they actually want illegals to cross, in which of course they do. The only way they could be opposed to what Doge is doing is if they actually want the fraud and the spending to continue. Remember, inflation is devastating, especially for people who are living paycheck to paycheck or based on wages, not on assets. It's also a very effective means of keeping the elites in place and keeping the middle class dependent on the government in a whole range of ways because you're constantly chipping away at their wages and then telling them that you're going to make up for it with government programs. And the cycle continues. So, Clay, they're really just on the wrong side of every major issue and continue the Ukraine war for no apparent reason as long as possible. This is where they stand.
Clay Travis
Not only that, Buck, I mean, if you're out there and you're saying, oh, it couldn't have possibly been this good for Trump, you guys are, are just totally missing it. Here was CNN's David Chalian saying, yes, 69% of Americans had a positive reaction. We talked about CNN 69 and CBS, 76% positive. But here's what you heard. If you were watching CNN last night after the speech to the results, what.
Buck Sexton
Was your reaction to Trump's speech? 44% of speech watchers in our instant poll tonight say they had a very.
Stephen Miller
Positive reaction to Trump's speech.
Buck Sexton
25% somewhat positive, 31% negative.
Clay Travis
When Trump's only getting 31% negative on a CNN poll immediately reacting to something that he did. Buck. Democrats are in a dire, dire position. We'll continue to react. By the way, at the bottom of the hour, we'll hear what Daniel Cameron thought and then Stephen Miller at the top of the next hour. But I want to tell you, you want to sign up for price picks right now. March Madness almost officially underway. I love it. You love it. Buck's even going to fill out a bracket. You can play in Texas, you can play in California, you can play in Georgia.
Buck Sexton
I have filled out one bracket before because made fun of me. I forget what year it was. Cause I'd never done it. So this would be my second bracket, Clay. So I'm something of a veteran now. I think you're going to have your hands full on our bracket head to head.
Clay Travis
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Buck Sexton
Welcome back into Clay and Buck. We had mentioned that the speech last night, overwhelmingly by the numbers, very strong people liked it. The notion of America is back. We have a great and beautiful future ahead of us. Big beautiful future. It's very exciting stuff. And were there some converts? Well, I've mentioned you the talkback function. It's a lot of fun. If you don't have it yet, download that iHeart app. That's part one. Part two. Go to the Clay and Buck page, press the microphone. You can send us a talkback. We have this is aa podcast listener. Jay sent us a talk back on how much the speech affected him last night. Play it.
Stephen Miller
I voted Democrat. I've been on the fence for a while after last night. How they reacted to that little 13 year old boy, how do not clap or stand for him. It was his moment, not Trump's. Had nothing to do with Trump. I don't want to be associated with people like that. It just shows how Democrats only they only care about themselves and that's not who I am. That's not what I stand for. I don't want to do it. I'm not doing it no more. Thanks Clay.
Buck Sexton
First of all, appreciate you writing or talk backing in Clay. Jay, not Clay. Clay. What do you think of the Democrat move here? I don't see how it is defensible. I don't see how they could even claim that this was anything other than a terrible look for them.
Clay Travis
I don't think this has ever been the case in my life where we could be talking to a larger segment of the population. And I appreciate that guy reaching out. I think there are millions of you every week now that listen to us that have not been traditionally Republican voters. And I think you have just seen the Democrat party completely lose its way and you have found yourself a part of the Trump coalition. And I understand a lot of you out there are longtime Trump voters. You voted Trump in 16, 20, 24. But I always make a point of this because I do think it's significant. Trump got 65 million votes in 2016. By 2024, he got 77 million votes. Now, I bet, I don't know, 3 or 4 million of the people who voted Trump in 2016 died, unfortunately, or weren't able to vote for some reason by 2024. We're talking about Trump in the space of those eight years as a public figure adding somewhere around 20 million new voters potentially. Right. And I think a lot of those people are listening right now. And some of you got on board the train in 20. Some of you got on board the train 24. Here's what I'm seeing, Buck. I think some people who didn't even vote Trump in 24 now are looking at him as president and saying, what's so awful? I've been sold a bill of goods. I think a lot of people are waking up every single day like that caller we just had.
Buck Sexton
Yes, and I think there's going to be more of that as well. The Democrats don't really have an agenda that they can put forward as the counter to what Trump is is offering, because if they were honest about what they want, they turn off a strong majority of the American people, they're going to lose. Generally, what they have done in the past is gotten away with pretending they want certain things. But Biden went so hard left for so long. The border is really the best example of this. But there are others as well on the gender issue, too. But remember Biden. The White House under Biden was putting out official statements in support of, of what they call gender affirming, care for minors, sex change operations for kids. That was the Biden administration. And they won't walk away from this. So all they can really do is say that Trump is horrible. And that's gotten old, it's gotten tiresome, and it doesn't work anymore. All right, so some of you are watching the video. You know, I've been on a fitness kick for about five or six months now. And it's critical that you get your diet and your exercise dialed in for whatever you're trying to achieve. Right. A part of this, though, is proper supplementation. I say it and it's true. We are all chemistry sets walking around. I'm actually sitting here eating my grilled chicken as we talk. We're all chemistry sets walking around, and you got to have the right chemistry to support what you're trying to do day to day. That's where chalk comes in. I take chalks daily. It's a great once a day. But there are so many things including the male vitality stack that will help with overall health and also just help you with the energy that you need to get through the day with the most vigor possible. Go to chalk.com choq.com, use my name Buck on a massive and you'll get a massive discount on any subscription for life. Chalk choq.com I'm taking the, I'm taking the chalk daily. I also take the chalk Glutathione. Glutathione. But we'll talk more about that another day. Chalk.comchoq.com use promo code Buck for a big discount on subscriptions.
Clay Travis
Welcome back in Clay Travis BUCK SEXTON SHOW we go up to the Bluegrass State now where a Senate race is brewing. Mitch McConnell has announced that he is going to step down. Republicans are lining up to run, including our friend Daniel Cameron, former attorney general of the great state of Kentucky. And before we get into the Senate campaign, it is March Madness. How much fun for people who have, and I know you're a football guy. I know you played football at Louisville, but how much fun for people who have not experienced Kentucky during college basketball tournament season is it with Louisville and, and also Kentucky, but certainly a lot of other schools that often make it, whether it's Murray State, some of the others. How crazy for basketball is Kentucky this.
Stephen Miller
Time of year, Clay? I mean, you know, this is a, it is a wild atmosphere here. I mean, people, I've gotten invites to March Madness parties like, you know, four and five months ago. I mean, this is like, you know, the time in Kentucky for sports enthusiasts in particular, basketball enthusiast. So, yeah, it's going to be, it's going to be wild, man. People take off work, you know, people pull their kids out of school. You know, everybody's watching, they're tuned in to TV and, you know, all the different games that are happening. So it's going to be, I mean, it's going to be crazy. I imagine that, you know, there's going to be a lot of folks that are calling in sick to work for the tournament, that's for sure.
Buck Sexton
So, Daniel, thanks for being here with us. We know you're the former AG of Kentucky and you're now a Senate candidate. What do you think would be the most important thing you could get done if you were to join in the next, next Senate group the next time that Congress is seated? Given what you've already seen from the Trump administration, essentially, what are your top priorities? Why do you want to be the next senator from the great state of Kentucky?
Stephen Miller
Well, Buck, look, let me first say you and I will, you know, obviously share this in common. I mean, we're going to, we care about our kids, right? And congrats to you guys on, on the announcement you just recently made. We care about the future for our children. And my wife and I want to see a colorblind society, a merit based society, one in which we uproot diversity, equity and inclusion and replace it with merit, excellence and intelligence and integrity. That's something that is core to who I am, is fighting to preserve that colorblind society, fighting to preserve our constitutional rights, making sure that we secure our southern border. Look, I thought one of the best lines last night from the president was, you know, it turns out we didn't need new legislation, we just needed a new president. I want to help the president continue to fulfill that commitment and promise to secure our southern border. Because as a Kentuckian, I mean, we've seen what fentanyl does when it comes across a porous and unsecure southern border. It hurts our people. It hurts in the heartland of this country. I want to help fight alongside President Trump and support the America first agenda on securing the southern border, unleashing our economy, unleashing crypto such that folks can have an opportunity there and then again preserving our constitutional rights and getting rid of dei. And as someone who lives in a community and a economy that is fueled buy fossil fuels, meaning coal and natural gas, we got to preserve that. We've got to have an all of the above or across the board energy strategy. And I want to promote that to main, make sure that Kentucky in this country is maintaining our energy independence.
Clay Travis
You live in a state that has a Democrat governor, unfortunately, as I know you're not pleased. But in that, in that address, when Democrats refused to stand for a girl who had traumatic brain injury because she was playing against a man in volleyball, when they refused to stand for the family of Lake and Riley, the family of Jocelyn Nungarry, the wife of a murdered police officer, a kid much less serious, but gets admitted to US Military Academy. Mark Fogel, 95 year old mom who was imprisoned. The son Mark was mom gets him out. Corey Competary, the firefighter family, wife, two daughters there. What does it say about the Democrats and their political perspective right now that they lack the basic humanity to just stand and honor good American stories and heroes like that last night?
Stephen Miller
I mean, look, it was absolutely absurd and crazy. You think about the Kamala Harris, Tim Walls campaign. I mean the Democrat members of the House and Senate have basically said, hold our beer because we're going to do, you know what didn't work in the 24 presidential election. We're actually going to double down on that. We're not going to listen to the American people. We're not going to care about common sense and fair play in women's sports. We're not going to care about these American, deeply rooted American stories that President Trump presented last night when it came to DJ Daniel and the tragedy of Lake and Rye Riley and others that you mentioned. They couldn't stand for that. They couldn't stand to celebrate the greatness of America. They couldn't stand for these heartfelt stories of people that have seen challenges and continue to persevere and are inspiring our nation in building that resolve. They couldn't stand for those things simply because, Clay, to your point, they're scared of the far left of their base. They're scared of being called out on social media. I mean, it's absolutely absurd. But what it ultimately does, it reveals the nature of who they are as Democrats in terms of the members of the House and Senate. It reveals who they are. So we saw that on full display last night. But we also saw a president that was completely in control of this vision of this country that is about unity. It's about protecting our southern border. It's about unleashing our economy and making it work for every American. That was the contrast that last night. And let me tell you, I couldn't be prouder to be a Republican and someone who wants to help President Trump enact his America first agenda.
Buck Sexton
We're speaking to Daniel Cameron, former Attorney General of Kentucky. He's running for Senate, I assume. I just always find this so interesting, Daniel. I assume that in your state it will be something similar to other red states where Democrats try to steal a Senate seat. Whoever you're going to run against on the Democrat side is going to basically tell everybody in Kentucky they're not really a Democrat, right? Is that your expectation? I know you don't even know necessarily who you're going to be dealing with, but how else could they win in a state like yours other than pretending? Especially given where the Democrat Party is right now, I think it's at one of the lowest points in terms of overall favorability nationwide. It has been in and certainly living memory. So to run against you, is the person gonna have to just say, I'm one of those Democrats who's not really a Democrat?
Stephen Miller
Honestly, Buck, I don't know what story they're gonna be able to share. Because, you know, what people in Kentucky care about, and President Trump won this state overwhelmingly, and what people here in Kentucky care about is are you going to help support President Trump's agenda? And the Democrats, whether it's Bashir, who just two weeks ago sued Donald Trump, whether it's him or any other Democrat who, you know has aspirations of a different office, they're not going to be able to pass that litmus test because they have shown repeatedly that they oppose the Trump agenda, an agenda that I should say that the majority of Kentuckians value and support. And so, again, I don't know what they're going to do on that side of the ledger. What I know is that when it comes to Look, I was the first statewide elected office holder in Kentucky to endorse President Trump for reelection. I've been with him. I was fortunate enough to speak on his behalf in the RNC convention in 2020. I support the president and his agenda, and I want to stand up for the values in the men, women and children of our 120 counties. Because, again, whether it's illegal immigration, whether it is the abuses of opioids that have come into this state because of a poor Southern border, whether it's helping unleash our economy, these are things that my wife and I care about because we've got two little boys, and we want to make sure that this country is the best, greatest version of it. So if you talk about somebody wanting to help unleash the golden age or the golden era in America, that's me, because I know that that will ultimately benefit our kids.
Clay Travis
Talking to Daniel Cameron, running for the Senate in the state of Kentucky, you mentioned Trump and your endorsement of Trump. Do you expect for Trump to endorse in your race? And if so, what kind of timeframe might that look like? I presume you will certainly be seeking his endorsement. What is that process like, and what do you anticipate?
Stephen Miller
Well, I certainly hope to earn his support and trust again. And obviously, you know, that's a judgment and decision that he has to make. But in conjunction with that, it's getting out and talking to as many primary voters as I possibly can. Obviously, in a very crowded Republican primary for governor, I won that with nearly 50% of the vote. There have been two polls that have come out recently related to this Senate race. I'm just shy of 40% in both of those polls. I've earned the trust of a lot of voters here in Kentucky. And I say I frankly, it's myself, my wife, and they've gotten to know our family and gotten to know a little bit of our story. And so we want to continue to keep that trust and relationship with the folks here in Kentucky. And it's been built out of the work that I did as Attorney General and standing up and fighting against DEI and esg and so in trying to preserve constitutional rights. So these are things that, like, are core to who I am. It's not just, you know, it's not a show for me. I believe in these things. I want to support the president's agenda and I want to stand up for the folks in our 120 counties. And, you know, I believe that, you know, folks, voters got to get to know the man and the family and all of those things. And my wife and I are committed to running hard in this race. We recognize there are about 15 months between now and the May primary in 26. But, yeah, we want to earn, heck, I want to earn y'all support. I want to earn the voters support. I want to earn President Trump's support. I want to unify the Republican Party such that like, we don't, honestly, we don't even have a primary. Like, we get unified behind a candidate, get to that finish line of May of next year and be ready to go into the general strong, such that, you know, outside groups aren't even having to focus on Kentucky. They can focus on Georgia, they can focus on other battleground states. And so my, you know, my heart is, you know, let's get out and talk to as many people as we can. Let's share our message and our vision for what leadership looks like in the United States Senate. And again, let the chips fall where they may.
Buck Sexton
Daniel Cameron, running for Senate in Kentucky. We'll be talking more about that as it goes along. And, and sir, you spoke about earning votes, including earning or earning support and votes, including ours here. I've got one thing for you that you could help me out with. That would certainly go a long way. Okay. Clay and I are going head to head in a March Madness bracket. Who's going to win the whole thing? If you get this one right, I've got to support you no matter what for Senate.
Stephen Miller
Let me. Look, look, look. You know, I'll either say it's an SEC school or ACC school. That way I cover UK and UofL. How about that?
Buck Sexton
I'll take it. That'll narrow it down for me because otherwise I'm doing coin flips myself on each way. I have no idea. I don't even know who's in Division 1 basketball. So I'll figure it out as I go.
Clay Travis
But I'm appreciate that by the way. So I'm expecting now based on that answer for the next Democrat left wing newspaper headline to be Kentucky, Daniel Cameron picks Duke to win title. You win acc. You tried to say Louisville, but you better say Duke's gonna lose. You better make that clear.
Stephen Miller
I hope Pat Kelsey knows that when it comes to the acc, I'm all about U of L. I hope my years of football playing there folks know that when I say the acc, I mean U of L. So yeah, let's, let's hope you know that UOFL knows that.
Buck Sexton
Daniel Cameron, everybody. Daniel, thanks for being here with us. We'll talk to you again soon.
Stephen Miller
Hey, thanks, guys. God bless you.
Buck Sexton
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Clay Travis
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Buck Sexton
All right, welcome back into Clay and Buck next hour. In the middle of the hour, we'll be joined by our buddy Stephen Miller, deputy White House chief of staff, the big deal and in many ways one of the top minds in the Trump immigration policy orbit. And so he'll be with us talking about everything from the speech last night and what we saw and somebody who is a stalwart from the first Trump administration. So he also brings that institutional memory of how this White House is operating as an addendum to how the first White House was. But Clay, one thing that I don't think we got to see it when we were in D.C. most recently we did see the very sad inauguration anti Trump protest like Free Palestine. There's like three old ladies huddled together, purple hair. It was very sad. But there is a Black Lives Matter plaza in Washington D.C. the mayor of D.C. mayor Bowser has confirmed that Black Lives Matter Plaza is going to be removed. It's going to be changed into something else. I would just note the fact that this ever happened is a reminder of how crazy people went and how far Democrats took it with this whole Black Lives Matter 2.0 movement. But this is, I think, also just indicative of what everyone is calling the vibe shift. The change in the zeitgeist. That's a fun word. The change in the political zeitgeist right now, which is such that the most radical left wing stuff, the Democrats have to tidy up and push off to the side a bit, including this big street mural which was highly political and partizan. And do we know what they're replacing it with?
Clay Travis
I hope just a street I got. This is good call. I know this is a crazy take, but I don't really like the idea of putting any messages on streets by and large because inevitably it requires you to be making a political statement while you're just trying to use the street. Like has happened with the pride flags where they've tried to charge hate crimes because guys have put tire tracks on them.
Buck Sexton
I just want to point out for those of you who are getting very creative on Grok with the Meghan Markle shirtless clay flute memes, if you wanted to make a mural of that in your hometown and send us that photo, that Clay was okay with that street mural, but not this partisan stuff. Meghan Markle and him baking together shirtless while flute playing. Totally acceptable street art, right? Clay?
Clay Travis
I mean, I do think it would bring the people of America together and probably be the number one show on Netflix and according to Piers Morgan, would probably be a better actual television show than the one that she made. And if you're wondering how in the world this happened, I confess that I had a dream where Meghan Markle and I were going to an adult student abroad program and we were baking together. And I understand if you guys can't trust me anymore when we Speaking of shows, I need to find out. I know Stephen Miller's been working 100 hours a week. Has he caught up on Cobra Kai for those of you out there that listened to the show for years, Stephen Miller, unexpectedly huge Karate Kid fan. In addition to shutting down the border, has he shut down Netflix and watched the latest Cobra Kai? All that more third hour, we'll have some fun. Thanks for hanging with us on Playboy.
Release Date: March 5, 2025
Host/Authors: Clay Travis and Buck Sexton
Podcast: The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
Produced by: Premiere Networks
The episode kicks off with Clay Travis announcing upcoming guests:
Clay and Buck dive deep into the impact of Donald Trump's recent speech, highlighting its success and emotional resonance.
Emotional Appeal and Storytelling: Clay emphasizes Trump’s ability to connect emotionally with the audience. He recounts a poignant story about Mark Fogle, whose 95-year-old mother pleaded with Trump to bring her son home from Russia. Trump fulfilled his promise, showcasing his commitment to individual stories and boosting his appeal across diverse backgrounds (00:00–02:46).
Clay Travis [00:00]: "Imagine for all of you out there, if you are in your 90s and your son or daughter is imprisoned in a foreign country for a crime they didn't commit... Trump followed through on that promise..."
Democratic Opposition: Buck critiques the Democratic Party’s inability to counter Trump’s narrative, arguing that Democrats are increasingly seen as opposition without substance.
Buck Sexton [02:46]: "The Democrats have a big problem looming here... they can't make coherent arguments against what is happening right now."
The hosts discuss the Democrats' performance during Trump's speech and its broader implications.
Lack of Support During Speeches: Clay mentions criticisms from listeners like Jesse Kelly and Jocelyn Nungare's mother, Alexis, who felt disrespected by Democrats refusing to stand or applaud during heartfelt moments in Trump's speech (05:50–08:25).
Clay Travis [05:50]: "What does it say about the Democrats and their political perspective right now that they lack the basic humanity to just stand and honor good American stories?"
Public Polls and Reactions: Buck cites poll numbers indicating a generally positive reception of Trump’s speech among viewers, contrasting sharply with Democratic criticism.
Buck Sexton [12:11]: "44% of speech watchers say they had a very positive reaction... 31% negative."
Clay and Buck explore the broader changes in the political landscape, termed a "change in the political zeitgeist."
Black Lives Matter Plaza Removal: Buck highlights the removal of the Black Lives Matter Plaza in Washington D.C., symbolizing a retreat from highly partisan movements.
Buck Sexton [35:20]: "This is indicative of what everyone is calling the vibe shift... the change in the political zeitgeist."
Satirical Commentary: The hosts engage in light-hearted banter about potential mural ideas, reflecting their views on political expression in public spaces (35:20–36:08).
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing Daniel Cameron’s Senate campaign in Kentucky.
Cameron’s Platform and Endorsement of Trump: Daniel Cameron outlines his priorities, including securing the southern border, promoting an "America First" agenda, and opposing Democratic initiatives like DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). He emphasizes his alignment with Trump and seeks to continue the president's policies.
Daniel Cameron [21:07]: "We care about the future for our children... fighting to preserve our constitutional rights... securing our southern border."
Challenges for Democrats in Kentucky: Cameron argues that Democrats will struggle to win in Kentucky unless they abandon their traditional positions, as the state overwhelmingly supports Trump’s agenda.
Daniel Cameron [26:43]: "Democrats are not going to be able to pass that litmus test because they have shown repeatedly that they oppose the Trump agenda."
Potential Trump Endorsement: Clay inquires about the possibility of Trump endorsing Cameron, to which Cameron expresses hope to earn Trump's support by aligning closely with his policies and maintaining strong voter relationships (28:28–30:59).
Clay Travis [28:28]: "Do you expect for Trump to endorse in your race?"
Daniel Cameron [30:59]: "We want to earn the voters' support... President Trump's support."
Transitioning from politics, Clay and Buck discuss the excitement surrounding March Madness, reflecting on its cultural significance, especially in Kentucky.
Stephen Miller on March Madness: Stephen Miller shares his enthusiasm for the tournament, noting the widespread participation and societal impact in Kentucky (19:53–20:39).
Stephen Miller [19:53]: "People pull their kids out of school... everybody's watching... it's going to be crazy."
Personal Betting Bracket: Buck humorously mentions participating in a March Madness bracket competition with Clay, adding a personal touch to the conversation (30:59–32:25).
The hosts incorporate promotional segments, briefly mentioning products and services relevant to their audience.
PricePicks Promotion: Clay promotes PricePicks for March Madness, offering a discount code for listeners (12:58–13:09).
Clay Travis [13:09]: "Use code clay at prizepix.com for $50."
Bear Creek Arsenal Firearms: Buck endorses Bear Creek Arsenal, highlighting their affordable and reliable firearms, and offers a discount code (32:25–33:18).
Buck Sexton [32:25]: "Visit BearCreekArsenal.com and use my name, Buck, for 10% off."
The episode concludes with teasers for future content:
Interview with Stephen Miller: An upcoming discussion with Stephen Miller about his role in the Trump administration and insights into immigration policy (33:31).
Buck Sexton [33:31]: "We'll be joined by our buddy Stephen Miller, deputy White House chief of staff... talking about the speech last night."
Clay Travis [00:00]: "Trump followed through on that promise and had both of them in the gallery. And Buck, you're going to be a new dad soon. I think this story is way under-told..."
Buck Sexton [02:46]: "Democrats just hate whatever he does. So if he does good things. Tough place for them to be."
Daniel Cameron [21:07]: "We care about the future for our children... fighting to preserve our constitutional rights... securing our southern border."
Stephen Miller [14:50]: "I've been a Democrat, but last night changed my perspective... I don't want to do it no more."
Clay Travis [28:28]: "Do you expect for Trump to endorse in your race?"
Buck Sexton [33:31]: "In the middle of the hour, we'll be joined by Stephen Miller... talking about everything from the speech last night..."
Trump’s Enduring Appeal: The episode underscores Donald Trump's ability to emotionally connect with voters through personal stories and fulfilling campaign promises, posing a significant challenge for the Democratic Party.
Democratic Weakness: Clay and Buck argue that Democrats are increasingly perceived as an ineffective opposition, struggling to present coherent alternatives to Trump’s agenda.
Changing Political Landscape: The hosts highlight a shift in the political zeitgeist, with a move away from highly partisan movements and a resurgence of traditional Republican values.
Kentucky Senate Race: Daniel Cameron’s Senate campaign exemplifies the current Republican strategy of aligning closely with Trump’s policies to secure victories in traditionally red states.
Cultural Engagement: Beyond politics, the show touches on cultural events like March Madness, blending serious political discourse with relatable personal anecdotes.
This summary encapsulates the main discussions and themes from the second hour of "The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show," providing insights into the current political climate, the dynamics between Republicans and Democrats, and specific electoral races, all enriched with direct quotes and structured for clarity and engagement.