The Matt Walsh Show – Ep. 1755

Title: PROJECT 2029: Democrats Unveil Violent Retribution Plan
Date: March 24, 2026
Host: Matt Walsh, The Daily Wire

Episode Overview

In this episode, Matt Walsh delivers a pointed critique of what he perceives as the Democratic Party's emerging "retribution agenda," dubbed "Project 2029," should they regain federal power. He asserts that Democratic leaders and media figures are now openly discussing punitive action, including imprisonment and violence, against Donald Trump, his advisers, his supporters, and even law enforcement officials. The episode also covers related themes: a survey indicating broadening support for political violence, big tech’s failed attempts to buy out farmland for AI data centers, analysis of airport security reforms, and various cultural commentary.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Project 2029: The Democrats’ Alleged Retribution Blueprint

• Main Claim: Matt Walsh argues that Democrats are explicitly preparing a campaign of "violent revenge" against Trump, his allies, and supporters if they regain control in 2029.
  • Cites Senator Chris Murphy referring to "undocumented Americans" as those Democrats "care about most."
  • References a New Republic article advocating post-presidential legal actions against Trump and his administration.
  • Points to explicit statements by Democratic politicians (e.g., Illinois Governor) about criminal prosecutions of former Trump officials and federal agents.

"In other words, they're doing exactly what they claimed the right was doing." – Matt Walsh [22:20]

• Contrast to Project 2025:
  • Project 2025 is described by Walsh as a distinctly conservative policy document.
  • Project 2029, in Walsh’s words, is different: it is “explicitly a plan to imprison and bankrupt Donald Trump and everybody who works for him or supports him.” [22:00]

Timestamps:

• [02:00] – Introduction of “Project 2029” and the Democratic retribution claim
• [12:37] – Senator Chris Murphy's quote and analysis
• [20:55] – Excerpt and breakdown of the New Republic article

2. Historical Parallels and Critique of Left’s Use of History

• Walsh’s Critique: Democrats are accused of misapplying Revolutionary-era language, conflating King George’s incitement of slave revolts with Trump’s actions on January 6.

"In order to construct an extremely convoluted plan to get Donald Trump, the so-called thought leaders on the left are now taking the side of American colonists who were upset that the British government was encouraging slaves to run away and become free." – Matt Walsh [17:05]

• Point: Walsh stresses the danger of historical illiteracy, both in political discourse and public education.

Timestamp:

• [16:20] – Extended historical comparison and explanation of Left’s “rewriting” of the past

3. The NCRI Report: Rising Approval for Political Violence

• Survey Findings:
  According to the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI), approval for violence against political enemies, especially Trump, has sharply increased—most notably among left-of-center respondents.

  • 67% of left-of-center respondents now justify violence against Trump (up from 56% last year), and overall, 66% express some justification for political murder.
  • The trend is more pronounced among women and young liberals.

• Walsh’s Analysis:

  • Suggests mainstream left has become increasingly comfortable with political violence, in contrast to their public condemnations of the right.
  • Provides audio clips of individuals expressing relief that the attempted assassination of Trump failed only due to poor aim.

"Women are now posting on social media and giving interviews in which they beat their chests about how bloodthirsty they are. It's almost as if feminism has made women much less happy and much less pleasant..." – Matt Walsh [37:10]

• Notable Moment:
  Real-world example aired:

"You deserve to die. You deserve to be shot. ... This is war. I am not joking." – Scarlet Kelly, TikTok [44:03]

Timestamps:

• [29:48] – Summary of NCRI survey results
• [36:20] – Analysis of gender trends in violence approval
• [44:03] – Extreme TikTok clip demonstrating rhetoric

4. Airport Security: ICE, TSA, and Public Opinion

• Topic: Deployment of ICE in major airports improved efficiency, contradicting media warnings of chaos.
• Walsh questions the necessity and effectiveness of the TSA, pointing out their failure to prevent a single terrorist attack and the inefficiency of their screenings (80%-95% failure rate in smuggling tests).

"Did you know that to this day, TSA has not prevented a single terrorist attack? Not one." – Matt Walsh [1:02:32]

• Recommends abolishing TSA in favor of private security, citing greater trust and support for ICE among travelers.

Timestamps:

• [1:02:25] – Discussion of airport conditions pre/post-ICE deployment
• [1:09:50] – Critique of the TSA’s track record and constitutional implications

5. Big Tech and Rural America: Farmers Refuse to Sell to AI Giants

• Segment Highlight:
  Matt features a local news story about Kentucky farmers, Delcia Baer and her mother, refusing a $26 million offer from AI-linked companies to buy their ancestral land.

"We know whenever our food is disappearing, our lands are disappearing, and we don't have any water and poison. We know we've had it." – Delcia Baer (quoted by Matt, [1:26:15])

• Walsh’s Point: Contrasts the character of multi-generational Americans to recent immigrants, underscoring themes of heritage and rootedness.

Notable Quote:

"The generational wealth is the land that their father and grandfather and great grandfather worked and sweat and bled for." – Matt Walsh [1:32:10]

Timestamps:

• [1:24:50] – Story introduction
• [1:26:15] – Interview quotes from Delcia and her mother
• [1:31:30] – Walsh’s commentary on “real Americans” vs newcomers

6. Violent Crime and How Democrats Frame Criminality

• Case Example:
  Alderman Maria Haddon’s response to a murder by an illegal immigrant criticized as dehumanizing toward both victims and perpetrators, likening the killer to a startled animal.

"Notice how she talks about the violent killer like he's a wild animal." – Matt Walsh [1:17:10]

• Walsh’s View: Treating criminals as helpless animals is both dehumanizing and an abdication of justice.

7. On Customer Service and Standards in Retail (Target’s Dress Code)

• Segment Details:
  Target imposes a stricter dress code (red shirts, blue jeans/khakis), sparking employee backlash for its “rigidness.”

• Walsh’s Critique:
  He advocates for returning to standards, both for employees and customers, drawing parallels between workplace expectations and broader social order.

"Raise the standards. Raise them for everybody. And then maybe we'll live in a civilized society again. That's my dream." – Matt Walsh [1:53:17]

Timestamp:

• [1:41:30] – Introduction to Target dress code issue
• [1:53:17] – Rant on standards, pride, and societal decline

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the NCRI Violence Survey:

  “67% of left-of-center respondents gave some or more justification for murdering Donald Trump... 66% endorse some level of justification for murdering either or both Zoran Mamdani and Donald Trump.” – Matt Walsh [33:22]

• On ‘Real Americans’:

  “Look at these women. Listen to them... On the one hand, you have a third worlder who came here ten seconds ago so they can bilk money from taxpayers and send it back to Somalia. On the other hand, you have women who’ve lived on a farm in Kentucky who are connected to the land by heritage and blood, and that matters.” – Matt Walsh [1:31:00]

• On Historical Analogy:

  “In order to defeat the MAGA movement once and for all, they're saying that Donald Trump's actions on January 6th are the moral and legal equivalent of telling black slaves that they should run away and become free. But they don't actually realize they're saying any of this because they don't understand American history.” – Matt Walsh [17:40]

• On Expected Political Conflict:

  “They want you dead or in jail. That's what they want.” – Matt Walsh [48:07]

Segment Timestamps – At a Glance

• [02:00]: Project 2029 intro and critique of Democrats’ agenda
• [12:37]: Chris Murphy’s statements on “undocumented Americans”
• [16:20]: Founders’ view of domestic insurrections vs. Jan 6 analysis
• [20:55]: New Republic article summary and lawfare discussion
• [22:00]: Distinguishing Project 2025 from Project 2029
• [29:48]: NCRI report on political violence
• [36:20]: Gendered trends in support for violence
• [44:03]: TikTok rant – extremes of political rhetoric
• [1:02:25]: Airports, ICE, and TSA failures
• [1:17:10]: Maria Haddon and “wrong place, wrong time” framing
• [1:24:50]: Kentucky farmers refuse tech buyout
• [1:31:00]: Heritage, ‘real Americans’, & land
• [1:41:30]: Target’s dress code controversy and broader standards debate
• [1:53:17]: Call for societal standards (“I have a dream... even Walmart customers at 11pm on a Tuesday are forced to put on pants”)

Final Notes

The episode combined broad political argumentation with cultural commentary, reflecting Matt Walsh’s signature blend of polemical rhetoric, historical analogies, and anecdotes. Key takeaways include his warning of escalating hostilities if Democrats regain power, critiques of public institutions like the TSA, and a call for cultural renewal starting from everyday standards.

If you missed the episode, this summary provides a detailed walk-through of all major topics, featured quotes, and the tenor of Matt Walsh’s commentary.