The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Hour 2 – Eric Trump Calls In

Date: September 18, 2025
Podcast: The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show (iHeartPodcasts)
Episode Theme:
In this episode, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton welcome Eric Trump to discuss the current political climate, personal and family experiences amid political and media assaults, the legacy of Charlie Kirk, the recent firing of Jimmy Kimmel, Trump's return to public and political favor, and broad reflections on Western civilization. The episode blends personal anecdotes, political analysis, and cultural commentary, backed by characteristic humor and unfiltered opinions.

1. Eric Trump Joins the Show

[02:56]
Eric Trump, executive at the Trump Organization and son of President Trump, joins Clay and Buck to discuss his family's ongoing political and personal battles, the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk, and his new book "Under Siege: My Family’s Fight to Save Our Nation," with proceeds partially benefitting Turning Point USA.

2. Jimmy Kimmel’s Firing and Media Critique

[03:31–03:47]

• Immediate Reaction

  • Buck asks Eric for his take on Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension.
  • Eric’s response:

    “Listen, the guy has been a jerk. He hasn't been funny. But honestly, I think the network uses a way to get him out based on bad ratings.”
    (Eric Trump, 03:47)

• Ratings Comparison and Culture Critique

  • Eric compares Kimmel’s ratings unfavorably with Laura Trump’s and points out broad network struggles.
  • He denounces mockery of those killed for their beliefs, referencing Charlie Kirk:

    “It's not funny to make fun of 31-year-old kids who are getting assassinated...especially somebody who is as beloved as our friend Charlie. And I'm glad they got rid of this jerk.”
    (Eric Trump, 04:19)

3. The Assassination of Charlie Kirk: Personal Impact

[04:33–06:30]

• Eric’s Immediate Reaction

  • Eric describes learning of Kirk’s assassination from his sister, expressing personal grief and shock.
  • He reflects on their shared political work:

    “There were times leading up to elections where we're doing five, six events like that a day...And, you know, my heart sunk. A young guy who created one of the greatest political movements in this country, who changed the entire youth vote in the United States.”
    (Eric Trump, 05:29)

  • On Kirk’s legacy:

    “They only cemented his legacy. They didn’t expunge his legacy. They cemented his legacy.”
    (Eric Trump, 06:02)

• Resolve

  • Eric vows to remain active:

    “We can never leave that stage, guys. I will never, ever, ever get off that stage.”
    (Eric Trump, 06:18)

4. The Trump Family’s Ordeal and Political Comeback

[07:25–09:34]

• Writing the Book “Under Siege”

  • Eric recounts the family's legal and political struggles: impeachments, investigations, business cancellations, and more.

    “I became the most subpoenaed person in American history...they took us off of Facebook and Twitter and Instagram. They took my father off the ballot in Colorado and then...in Maine, you know, they came after us, they came after our employees. They raided Mar-a-Lago...It was nonstop siege. They wanted to bankrupt us. They wanted to see us gone.”
    (Eric Trump, 07:43–08:37)

• Resilience and Victory

  • Despite these assaults, Eric highlights their victories in court and in public:

    “We beat these guys. We beat them back at every single instance.”
    (Eric Trump, 08:49)

• Motivation

  • The persistence of attacks motivated him to write the book:

    “That’s what Under Siege is about. It’s about all the behind-the-scenes stories of how they tried to just decimate us...And frankly, and thank God, how we won.”
    (Eric Trump, 09:14)

5. Biden, Media Bias, and “The Snake Tapper Book”

[09:34–11:53]

• Biden and Perceived Persecution

  • Buck and Clay discuss revelations from Jake Tapper’s book about Biden reveling in Trump’s legal woes:

    “That Biden was behind closed doors, constantly with glee in his eyes, talking about how your dad was gonna go to prison.”
    (Buck Sexton, 10:00)

• Eric’s Response

  • Eric expresses open skepticism about the official narrative around DOJ actions and blames Biden directly for legal attacks:

    “You think the FBI raided Mar-A-Lago without the explicit permission of the President of the United States? Like, give me a fricking break.”
    (Eric Trump, 10:21)

  • Addresses media double standards and attacks on his wife, Laura Trump:

    “And by the way, the other interesting thing about Jake Capper. Laura was on his show...he starts screaming at her on the show...Don't you think you're offending children with stutters around the country?...We all realize...the guy's not exactly the sharpest tool in the.”
    (Eric Trump, 10:28–11:18)

• Media Critique

  • Eric rails at mainstream media hypocrisy and their loss of influence:

    “That's why...people detest the mainstream media...and why, honestly, independent voices like yours, you know, are moving the needle.”
    (Eric Trump, 11:53)

6. Business, Cancellation, and Changing Tides

[11:53–14:39]

• Eric on Corporate Hypocrisy

  • Describes how Trump businesses were 'canceled' by banks and service providers after 2016:

    “I got canceled guys by every bank in the country for doing nothing wrong. Only because I chose to wear a Make America Great Again hat.”
    (Eric Trump, 12:56)

  • Now, with political winds changing, those same bankers want back in.
  • Admits a “very little tolerance” for Wall Street hypocrisy:

    “You dirty...can't say it on the radio, guy...I remember and I will not forget.”
    (Eric Trump, 13:29)

• On Mark Zuckerberg and Social Media

  • Eric notes Zuckerberg’s perceived change in stance towards Trump, reflecting on the shifting landscape:

    “I'm not saying that people can't change their mind. And I think he legitimately did and is legitimately on the team now. But it's, you know, sometimes it's hard to bite your tongue.”
    (Eric Trump, 14:20)

7. Reflections on Trump’s Political Comeback; Legacy of Turning Point USA

[14:39–15:34]

• Buck’s Praise
  • Buck lauds the Trump family’s resilience:

    “It has been an incredible first year. And what your dad has come through is the most amazing political battle in my lifetime, I think, in any of our lifetime. I don't think anything would come close to it.”
    (Buck Sexton, 14:39)

  • Thanks Eric for donating book proceeds to Turning Point USA, honoring Charlie Kirk’s legacy.

8. Follow-up: Charlie Kirk and Trump’s World Recognition

[21:02–23:17]

• President Trump’s Tribute to Charlie Kirk

  • Audio clip of Trump lauding Kirk’s future and youth-focused activism:

    “He was a great young man, credible future. Some people said he might be president someday...He just wanted to take care of youth. He loved youth…they related to him, and they're devastated.”
    (Donald Trump, 21:02)

• Discussion of Trump’s Rehabilitation

  • Clay and Buck discuss Trump’s remarkable working relationship with British royalty, turning a story of cancellation into international celebration:

    “Trump going from every single social media company in the country canceling him...to the King and Queen of England giving him toasts at a state dinner...It is really the greatest comeback in American political history.”
    (Clay Travis, 21:38)

  • Buck’s historical comparison:

    “This beats Napoleon coming back after his first exile...Even if you said a Democrat pulled this off, I think they would say, no way that could happen.”
    (Buck Sexton, 22:21)

9. Reflections on Western Civilization & The “Woke Virus”

[31:46–35:00]

• Trump on Transatlantic Bond

  • Trump praises US-UK relations and their shared values:

    “Listen, the bond of kinship and identity between America and the United Kingdom is priceless and eternal. It's irreplaceable and unbreakable.”
    (Donald Trump, 28:06)

  • King Charles offers a formal celebratory toast.

• Clay on Historical Narrative and Western Values

  • Deep dive into the attempts to redefine American history, notably referencing the 1619 Project.
  • Argues defending the narrative of American and Western exceptionalism is crucial:

    “If they can define America as fundamentally rooted in the illegitimacy of slavery, then they can tear down the entire fabric of the country...It’s all based in story. How do we define the story of the United States? Is it one primarily defined by triumph, or is it one primarily defined by evil and, and an awful exploitation?”
    (Clay Travis, 31:46)

  • Critiques the “woke virus” and its spread in Western Europe, contrasting Trump’s resistance.

10. Listener Calls & Reactions

[43:45–45:20]

• On the Left’s Priorities

  • Eric Trump (as caller):

    “The left cheers when Charlie Kirk loses his life. But yet they are outraged when Jimmy Kimmel loses his show.”
    (Eric Trump, 43:59)

  • Buck:

    “And that's all you need to know about them.”
    (Buck Sexton, 44:10)

• On Corporate Firing and Free Speech

  • Lisa Booth (as call-in):

    “If you believe others can be shot for their opinion, don't be surprised when you get fired for yours.”
    (Lisa Booth, 44:32)

• On Show Humor and Authenticity

  • Praise for the show’s authenticity and humor:

    “You cover the important topics with wisdom while simultaneously making us all laugh as you talk throughout the day. Being your authentic selves, you guys are appreciated.”
    (Gary, Lakewood CA, 45:07)

11. Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• On Political Resilience:

  “We beat these guys. We beat them back at every single instance.”
  (Eric Trump, 08:49)

• On Charlie Kirk’s Legacy:

  “They only cemented his legacy. They didn’t expunge his legacy.”
  (Eric Trump, 06:02)

• On Current Cancel Culture:

  “I got canceled...by every bank in the country for doing nothing wrong. Only because I chose to wear a Make America Great Again hat.”
  (Eric Trump, 12:56)

• On Historical Narrative:

  “If they can define America as fundamentally rooted in the illegitimacy of slavery, then they can tear down the entire fabric of the country.”
  (Clay Travis, 31:46)

• On Media Distrust:

  “That's why...people detest the mainstream media...and why, honestly, independent voices like yours, you know, are moving the needle.”
  (Eric Trump, 11:53)

12. Additional Discussion Highlights

• The Kimmel firing represents not just a ratings issue, but a broader sea change in what’s considered acceptable humor and commentary.
• The assassination of Charlie Kirk is discussed as both a personal loss and a symbol of free speech under attack.
• The Trump family’s myriad legal battles are framed both as a political vendetta and a testament to their resilience, with multiple legal victories cited.
• The importance of telling one's own story and supporting independent media, like Turning Point USA, as a counterweight to legacy outlets.
• Trump’s international rehabilitation and return to public favor are presented as unparalleled in recent history.

Timestamps for Key Segments:

• Eric Trump on Kimmel Suspension: [03:31–03:47]
• Eric’s Reaction to Kirk’s Assassination: [04:53–06:30]
• Behind-the-Scenes Family Battle: [07:25–09:34]
• Corporate Cancellation & Relationships: [11:53–14:39]
• President Trump’s Toast & Charlie Kirk Eulogies: [21:02–23:17]
• Western Civilization Reflection: [31:46–35:00]
• Listener Reactions: [43:45–45:20]

Tone:
Candid, combative, and sincere—mixing political commentary, personal storytelling, and cultural critique with occasional humor.

For Listeners:
This hour offers insight into the Trump family’s perception of their continuing battle with media, political elites, and corporate culture—a narrative of perseverance and claimed vindication running parallel to broad cultural observations about Western civilization, free speech, and historical memory. Eric Trump shares personal pain and unwavering resolve, while Clay and Buck blend history and media analysis with their trademark style. If you missed the episode, this summary delivers both the content and the energy of the conversation.