The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Weekly Review With Clay and Buck H3 – Eric Trump Joins the Show

Date: November 22, 2025
Podcast Host: iHeartPodcasts
Guests: Eric Trump

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the hot-button issue of immigration in America—both illegal and legal—alongside a discussion on the economic state of the country, media trust, and American identity. Buck Sexton hosts solo, with Clay Travis away, and welcomes Eric Trump for a wide-ranging interview discussing the Trump organization, media bias, the current administration’s policies, and the future economic outlook under prospective Trump leadership.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Immigration: The Core Debate

[03:18–15:01]

• Illegal Immigration: Buck highlights the dramatic changes at the southern border, crediting Trump with quickly transforming an “open border” into a secure one and accuses Democrats and the previous administration of intentionally leaving the border vulnerable.

  • “All those reporters, all those Democrats who pretended under Biden’s wide open border policies…they were lying to you.” (Buck Sexton, 03:54)

• Numbers and Impacts: Estimates suggest at least 10 million people have arrived under Biden, with many unvetted. Buck links this influx to strains on social services, taxes, and housing.

  • “We don’t know how many came in under Biden, and we don’t know how many are here total. Nobody does. And anyone who says otherwise, again, lying to you.” (Buck Sexton, 03:48)

• Economic Effects: Senator J.D. Vance’s comments are cited to connect illegal immigration with housing affordability issues, arguing that an oversupply of people increases demand and inflates prices.

  • “We flooded the country with 30 million illegal immigrants who were taking housing that ought, by right, go to American citizens. … We’re also getting all of those illegal aliens out of our country.” (J.D. Vance, quoted by Buck Sexton, 07:26)

• Assimilation Concerns: Buck and Ron DeSantis (via a quoted segment) caution against accepting too many immigrants too quickly, whether legal or not, for the sake of national unity and shared values.

  • "If you bring 10 million people from Somalia into Georgia, would that be a good idea? … I think you have to think critically about...is it benefiting the American people?" (Ron DeSantis via Buck/Eric, 15:11)

• Legal Immigration: Buck shifts to critique the scale and speed of legal immigration as well, suggesting even “good things” can be overdone and advocating a pause for greater assimilation.

Memorable Quote:
“You drink too much water, you die…You need water to live. Water is not bad. Too much water too fast…Water can kill you…Have we had too much legal immigration too quickly in this country?”
(Buck Sexton, 15:40)

Media Critique and Trump Organization

[26:58–29:58]

• Media Bias and Distrust: Eric Trump emphatically criticizes mainstream media for unfair coverage, referencing the Russia investigation, “sham” indictments, and the general lack of trust the public now feels toward journalists.

  • “Our media in this country doesn’t have a whole lot of credibility. The trust in our media…is single digits…They normally conduct themselves like absolute fools. And it’s why independent voice like yours is doing so well.” (Eric Trump, 29:21)

• Presidential Demeanor with Media: Buck and Eric commiserate about President Trump’s combative relationship with the press, agreeing that he shouldn’t simply “take abuse from journalists.”

  • “He’s not good at taking abuse from journalists. And he’s certainly at the point in his life where he doesn’t need to.” (Eric Trump, 28:29)

The Economy: Looking Ahead

[30:54–37:24]

• Affordability Crisis: Eric Trump highlights how inflation under Biden harmed the middle and lower classes, raising costs for everything from basics to housing, while leaving wages “virtually stagnant.”

  • “You had four years of 10% plus inflation in this country…housing prices literally doubled. …It was over 40% over the four year period of time…” (Eric Trump, 31:22)

• Energy Policy: Eric points to Trump’s plans for “cheap energy” (drilling, nuclear), arguing lower energy costs directly boost GDP and benefit American competitiveness, especially in high-tech and AI sectors.

• Investment and Growth: Trump touts tax cuts, tariffs, and foreign investment as core economic strategies for a boom, emphasizing “bullish” outlook and the influx of capital via cryptocurrency and stablecoins.

  Memorable Quote:
  “I’ve never been more bullish on the United States ever before. There’s confidence in this country. There’s respect around the world. …Our economy is going to boom.”
  (Eric Trump, 35:44)

Assimilation and American Identity

[15:01–19:31]

• National Unity: The show explores how rapid demographic changes may erode the “shared sense of destiny and purpose” necessary for America’s stability.

  • “A country is an idea. …There are things that hold us together…We have to protect that and preserve that. ...Countries fall apart.” (Buck Sexton, 13:15)

• Religious Values: Buck touches on his concerns about the Catholic Church’s shift toward progressive causes, especially on immigration, while neglecting traditional positions on other moral issues.

Community Calls & Listener Engagement

[43:20–46:53]

• Dating Etiquette: Callers and Buck discuss approaches to dating and mutual respect in first encounters, often with humorous anecdotes.
  • “If she’s nasty in response, ...you just dodged a bullet that you’re not wasting time with her, because it will. It does not get better.” (Buck Sexton, 45:03)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Immigration and the Border: 03:18–15:01
• J.D. Vance on Illegal Immigration & Housing: 07:26–09:39
• Ron DeSantis on Cultural Assimilation: 13:15–15:11
• Legal Immigration & Overload Analogy: 15:40–17:00
• Eric Trump Joins (Book, Media, Economy): 26:58–37:24
• Inflation & Economic Policy: 30:54–35:44
• Listener Calls/Dating Segment: 43:20–46:53

Notable Quotes

• On Media Credibility:
  “They let it run for a three year period of time, and then it came out that it was a hoax. ...The trust in our media in this country is single digits.”
  (Eric Trump, 29:21)

• On Immigration Overload:
  “It is possible to have too much of something that we even otherwise need or otherwise is harmless.”
  (Buck Sexton, 24:03)

• On Economic Optimism:
  “I’ve never been more bullish on the United States ever before. ...America is ultimately going to win because of it.”
  (Eric Trump, 35:44)

• On National Identity:
  “We have all this shared belief, all this shared sense of destiny and purpose as Americans. We have to protect that and preserve that. It isn’t just a guarantee.”
  (Buck Sexton, 13:15)

Tone and Style

The language remains direct, forceful, and at times humorous, often mixing policy deep-dives with personal anecdotes and culture war commentary. Both Buck Sexton and Eric Trump maintain an assertive, sometimes combative, tone but close on an optimistic note about the future, with strong nationalist and populist themes.

For listeners seeking a sharp, unapologetic conservative analysis of the week, coupled with insider Trump family economic commentary and an ongoing critique of both media and left-wing politics, this episode delivers in spades.