The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show Episode: Hour 3 - Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Release Date: April 15, 2025

Hosted by Clay Travis and Buck Sexton, this episode delves deep into pressing political issues, border security achievements, specific deportation cases, and the media's role in shaping public perception. Alongside these discussions, the hosts share personal updates and engage with listeners, providing a comprehensive and engaging experience for both regular listeners and newcomers.

1. Political Landscape and Trump's Strategy [00:37 - 03:34]

Clay Travis kicks off the third hour by providing an update on the Trump administration's aggressive approach toward addressing various national issues. He highlights Trump's focus on holding "woke universities" accountable, even considering measures like taxing Harvard as a political entity. Travis emphasizes the administration's "offense" strategy, which involves proactively tackling problems across multiple fronts, including institutions, the deep state, and bureaucracies.

Clay Travis [00:50]: "It's a Trump knows what time it is strategy and that is the offense. Offense. Offense meaning do things, go for things."

He further underscores the administration's success in border security, noting a significant reduction in border encounters:

Clay Travis [02:00]: "The border numbers year over year for March have come in. And this March there were something like 7,000 encounters at the border the entire month. I think the previous year there were 137,000. So, yeah, it can be done, right?"

2. Border Security Achievements [03:35 - 12:12]

Buck Sexton elaborates on the dramatic decrease in illegal border crossings under the Trump administration, attributing it to the proactive measures taken. He reminisces about the earlier focus the show had on border issues, which he believes significantly contributed to Trump's electoral success.

Buck Sexton [03:50]: "We were banging the drums and, you know, hitting all the alarms for years on this program because we needed to, because of how insane it was."

The discussion shifts to the ongoing efforts to tighten border security and the administration's commitment to maintaining these gains across all fronts.

3. Deportation Case Study: Kilmar Abrego Garcia [04:16 - 12:12]

The hosts delve into the high-profile deportation case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an alleged member of the MS-13 gang. Buck Sexton passionately defends the administration's stance, categorizing Garcia as a foreign terrorist involved in human trafficking.

Buck Sexton [04:16]: "He's a member of Ms. 13 who, as you laid out in your monologue, came to this country and committed just gang acts."

Pam Bondi, the U.S. Attorney General, reinforces this perspective, emphasizing Garcia's criminal activities and the inevitability of his deportation to El Salvador.

Pam Bondi [07:51]: "Abrego Garcia was a foreign terrorist. He is an Ms. 13 gang member. He was engaged in human trafficking... deporting him back to El Salvador was always going to be the end result."

Clay Travis and Buck Sexton critique the media's handling of such cases, drawing parallels with past incidents where media portrayal influenced public perception. They argue that media outlets often manipulate images and narratives to skew the audience's understanding of the individual involved.

Clay Travis [06:20]: "The way that you decide to classify someone, the pictures that you choose to use... remember when they used this was years ago."

4. Media Manipulation and Public Perception [06:20 - 12:12]

The conversation highlights how media outlets can distort facts, citing examples like the Trayvon Martin case and Michael Brown in Ferguson. Clay Travis points out discrepancies between the media's portrayal and the actual events, suggesting a deliberate effort to craft narratives that favor certain agendas.

Clay Travis [07:02]: "They were using prepubescent photos of, of an 18-year-old man. They also changed the audio tape... to make Zimmerman seem more racist."

Buck Sexton adds that such manipulations aim to create a sympathetic image of individuals who, in reality, have criminal backgrounds, thereby influencing public opinion against strict enforcement of immigration laws.

5. Critique of Democratic Policies and Media Coverage [12:12 - 14:45]

Unknown Speaker 2 (likely a co-host or guest) criticizes the Democratic Party's approach to immigration and border security, arguing that Democrats are unwilling to enforce existing laws harshly. He contends that the administration's swift actions have outmaneuvered Democratic efforts, leading to their diminished focus on border issues.

Unknown Speaker 2 [12:12]: "Unless the court says you have to return this, the Supreme Court says you have to return this person from El Salvador... then I think this story is just going to eventually go away."

Clay Travis praises Trump's ability to fulfill campaign promises rapidly, contrasting it with what he sees as Democratic inaction and hypocrisy.

Clay Travis [13:34]: "When have we ever had an administration come in saying that they would essentially solve a top three concern of the American people and do it within 60 days."

6. Personal Updates: Buck Sexton's Family Life [17:08 - 33:56]

Transitioning from political discourse, Buck Sexton shares personal updates about his family, particularly the birth of his newborn son, James Speed Sexton. He discusses the challenges and joys of parenting, highlighting the importance of establishing a sleep schedule and managing family time.

Buck Sexton [09:00]: "We're kind of hunkering down here, trying to get the baby on a sleep schedule and not really going to restaurants because while my baby crying doesn't bother me at all, it is my baby communicating with me."

The hosts engage in light-hearted banter about parenting, dating, and personal interests, providing a relatable and authentic glimpse into their lives outside of political discussions.

7. Community Engagement and Listener Calls [27:56 - 36:03]

The show features interactions with listeners, who call in to congratulate Buck and Clay on their new baby and share personal anecdotes. These segments foster a sense of community among listeners, allowing them to feel connected to the hosts.

Listener James from Hackensack [27:56]: "I noticed that you named your son James. That's a very good move, my friend."

Buck Sexton humorously discusses his son's middle name, "Speed," sharing anecdotes about its origin and the playful implications it has on future interactions.

8. Light-Hearted Segments and Humor [17:11 - 36:03]

Throughout the episode, Clay Travis and Buck Sexton infuse humor into their conversations, discussing topics like "beardgate"—the speculation around Ohio State's head coach possibly dyeing his beard—and sharing amusing stories about dating and personal preferences.

Clay Travis [18:30]: "State's head coach of beard steroids."

These segments provide a balanced mix of serious discussion and relatable humor, keeping the audience engaged and entertained.

9. Conclusion and Promotions [36:03 - End]

As the show wraps up, Clay Travis reminds listeners about the Tax Day deadline, promoting Rush Tax Resolution as a trusted service for those dealing with IRS issues.

Clay Travis [36:03]: "Tax filing deadline is today, everybody, for the IRS... Call the pros at Rush Tax resolution before the IRS contacts you first."

Additionally, the hosts promote their upcoming content and encourage listeners to tune into other shows and podcasts, ensuring continued engagement beyond the episode.

Notable Quotes:

• Clay Travis [00:50]: "It's a Trump knows what time it is strategy and that is the offense. Offense. Offense meaning do things, go for things."

• Clay Travis [02:00]: "The border numbers year over year for March have come in. And this March there were something like 7,000 encounters at the border the entire month. I think the previous year there were 137,000. So, yeah, it can be done, right?"

• Buck Sexton [04:16]: "He's a member of Ms. 13 who, as you laid out in your monologue, came to this country and committed just gang acts."

• Pam Bondi [07:51]: "Abrego Garcia was a foreign terrorist. He is an Ms. 13 gang member. He was engaged in human trafficking... deporting him back to El Salvador was always going to be the end result."

• Clay Travis [07:02]: "They were using prepubescent photos of, of an 18-year-old man. They also changed the audio tape... to make Zimmerman seem more racist."

This episode of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show offers a comprehensive analysis of the Trump administration's border policies, the complexities of deportation cases like Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and critiques of media influence on public perception. Coupled with personal anecdotes and listener interactions, the hosts deliver an informative and engaging episode that resonates with a broad audience.