Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H2 - Change in the Political Zeitgeist

Summary

Title: The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show – Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H2: Change in the Political Zeitgeist
Release Date: March 8, 2025

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In the March 8, 2025 episode of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show titled "Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H2 - Change in the Political Zeitgeist," hosts Clay Travis and Buck Sexton explore the evolving landscape of American politics. Focusing primarily on former President Donald Trump's impactful speech and the ensuing reactions, the episode delves into the shifting allegiances and the broader implications for the political zeitgeist in the United States.

Trump’s Influential Speech and Its Resonance

The episode opens with an in-depth analysis of Donald Trump's recent speech, which has been met with overwhelming support from his base. Clay Travis highlights the emotional depth of the speech by recounting a poignant story shared by Trump.

[03:12] Clay Travis: “Imagine for all of you out there, if you are in your 90s... you have a child that is being held by a country like Russia...”

This narrative underscores Trump's ability to connect personally with constituents, reinforcing his image as a leader who champions individual struggles and national interests alike.

Democrats’ Lack of Empathy and Strategic Missteps

Buck Sexton critiques the Democratic Party's response to Trump's speech, emphasizing their inability to engage meaningfully with the issues presented.

[05:23] Buck Sexton: “I think Democrats have a big problem looming here, and that is as Trump keeps promises that he made during the campaign...”

The hosts discuss specific instances where Democrats failed to stand in solidarity during moments honoring American heroes and victims, such as Jocelyn Nungare's mother, Alexis. This perceived lack of empathy is portrayed as a significant weakness for the Democratic Party, suggesting a disconnect from the electorate's values and emotions.

Listener Reactions and Political Realignments

Incorporating feedback from listeners, Clay shares a compelling talkback from a former Democrat reconsidering their political affiliation.

[20:33] Clay Travis: “I voted Democrat. I've been on the fence for a while after last night...”

This segment illustrates a potential shift in voter loyalty, driven by dissatisfaction with Democratic responses and increased alignment with Republican values. Buck reinforces this trend by analyzing polling data indicating favorable reactions to Trump’s policies.

[15:03] Ryan: “When Trump's only getting 31% negative on a CNN poll...”

Interview with Daniel Cameron: Kentucky Senate Race

A significant portion of the episode features an insightful interview with Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s Senate candidate and former Attorney General. Cameron outlines his campaign priorities, closely aligning with Trump’s America First agenda.

[26:50] Clay Travis: “I want to help the president continue to fulfill that commitment and promise to secure our southern border...”

Cameron emphasizes key issues such as border security, economic growth, energy independence, and the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His commitment to these causes is portrayed as a direct response to the needs and values of Kentucky’s electorate.

Analyzing the Changing Political Zeitgeist

Clay and Buck discuss what they describe as a "change in the political zeitgeist," highlighting how effective leadership and the fulfillment of campaign promises are realigning political support. Trump’s ability to deliver tangible results is contrasted with the Democrats' perceived stagnation and inability to present a viable alternative.

[31:37] Buck Sexton: “They don't really have an agenda that they can put forward as the counter to what Trump is offering...”

This analysis suggests that the Republican Party is gaining momentum by addressing voters' immediate concerns and delivering on promises, thereby enhancing their political standing.

Conclusion: The Future of American Politics

The episode concludes with a reflection on the implications of these shifts for future elections and the overall political climate. Clay and Buck posit that as Trump continues to deliver results, the Democratic Party may find it increasingly challenging to maintain its base and appeal to a broader electorate.

[37:08] Clay Travis: "Let's hope you know that UofL knows that."

Through engaging discussions, listener interactions, and a strategic interview with a key political figure, The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show provides a comprehensive examination of the current transformations within American politics. The hosts effectively argue that the Republican Party, buoyed by Trump’s leadership and successful policy implementations, is poised to capitalize on shifting voter sentiments and redefine the political landscape.

Notable Quotes:

• Clay Travis [03:12]: “Imagine for all of you out there, if you are in your 90s... you have a child that is being held by a country like Russia...”

• Buck Sexton [05:23]: “I think Democrats have a big problem looming here, and that is as Trump keeps promises that he made during the campaign...”

• Leah Palmieri [09:35]: “They don't stand for anything humane. They don't stand for us as citizens.”

• Clay Travis [20:33]: “I voted Democrat. I've been on the fence for a while after last night...”

• Clay Travis [26:50]: “I want to help the president continue to fulfill that commitment and promise to secure our southern border...”

This structured and detailed summary captures the essence of the episode, highlighting the key discussions, insights, and conclusions drawn by Clay Travis and Buck Sexton regarding the shifting political dynamics in the United States.

Transcript

[Ryan]

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[Clay Travis]

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[Buck Sexton]

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[Clay Travis]

And I'm Matt Stillo. And you might know us as the host of the Hit I Heart podcast Grown Up Stuff.

[Leah Palmieri]

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[Clay Travis]

In the U.S. that is way more than I thought.

[Leah Palmieri]

Same. And do you know some of the top cities for small business growth in the us?

[Clay Travis]

I actually don't know that one.

[Leah Palmieri]

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[Clay Travis]

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[Leah Palmieri]

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[Clay Travis]

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[Ryan]

Mom, I need to lay low for a few days.

[Leah Palmieri]

Lay low.

[Ryan]

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[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, 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.

[Ryan]

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 9 if they can't stand.

[Matt Stillo]

And applaud you and, and stand up for the right of innocent people like your daughter, what does that party stand for? I found it repulsive.

[Leah Palmieri]

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 House and Senate.

[Clay Travis]

It's disgusting.

[Ryan]

And also Buck Peyton McNabb, a 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.

[Leah Palmieri]

Last night I 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 Riley 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.

[Ryan]

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've 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 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.

[Ryan]

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's 69 and CBS 76% positive. But here's what you heard if you were watching CNN last night after the speech to the results.

[Buck Sexton]

What was your reaction to Trump's speech? 44% of speech watchers in our instant.

[Ryan]

Poll tonight say they had a very.

[Clay Travis]

Positive reaction to Trump's speech. 25% somewhat positive, 31% negative.

[Ryan]

When Trump's only getting 31% negative on a CNN poll immediately reacting to something that he did buckle. 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 prize picks right now. March Madness almost officially underway. I love it. You love it. Bucks even going to fill out a bracket. You can play in Texas, you can play in California, you can play in Georgia.

[Buck Sexton]

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[Ryan]

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[Matt Stillo]

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[Leah Palmieri]

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[Clay Travis]

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[Leah Palmieri]

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[Clay Travis]

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[Buck Sexton]

Offer ends March 31st. See if your company qualifies for this special [e-mail] clayandbuck that's oracle.com Clay and Buck 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. A 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 a a podcast listener. Jay sent us a talk back on how much the speech affected him last night. Play it.

[Clay Travis]

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 you 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.

[Buck Sexton]

No.

[Clay Travis]

Thanks.

[Buck Sexton]

Clay. First of all, appreciate you writing or talk backing in. Clay J. 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.

[Ryan]

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 long time 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 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 gotta 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, and also just help you with the energy that you need to get through the day with the most vigor possible. Go to chalk.comchoq.com use my name Buck on a massive and you'll get a massive discount on any subscription. For life chalk choqq.com I'm taking the, I'm taking the chalk daily. I also take 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.

[Ryan]

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 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 time of year?

[Clay Travis]

Oh, 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 enthusiasts. 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 third of it, 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?

[Clay Travis]

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 by 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.

[Ryan]

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?

[Clay Travis]

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 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, your point? Like 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. It 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 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?

[Clay Travis]

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 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.

[Ryan]

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 time frame might that look like? I presume you will certainly be seeking his endorsement. What is that process like, and what do you anticipate?

[Clay Travis]

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. Some 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 a, 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.

[Clay Travis]

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. But I'm appreciate that.

[Ryan]

By the way, 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 went acc. You tried to say Louisville, but you better say Duke's gonna lose. You better make that clear.

[Clay Travis]

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.

[Clay Travis]

Hey, thanks, guys. God bless you.

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[Ryan]

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Edu 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 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 gonna 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 partisan. And do we know what they're replacing it with?

[Ryan]

I hope just a street I got. This is good call. I know this is a crazy take, but. 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?

[Ryan]

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. What? 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 listen 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 Clay and Buck. Mom, I need to lay low for a few days.

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