The Rob Carson Show
Episode: Melania Outsells Hollywood & Other Signs of the Apocalypse
Date: February 3, 2026
Host: Rob Carson (with Brandon Gill and guest commentators)
Podcast: Newsmax Radio
Episode Overview
This episode of The Rob Carson Show dives into current political developments around immigration, voter ID laws, border policy, and notable recent news, including the surprise box office success of Melania Trump's documentary. Rob Carson brings his signature satire and pointed commentary, aiming to both inform and entertain listeners with a mixture of humor, mockery, empirical statistics, and conservative perspectives.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. Tone and Opening Thoughts
- Carson begins the show with playful banter about language (the pronunciation of "February" and "aunt/aunt"), then swiftly pivots to discuss political frustrations with left-wing protests and Democrat policies leading up to the 2026 midterms.
- He frames Democrats as obsessed with impeaching Trump, weakening border control, and abolishing agencies like ICE and DHS.
2. The SAVE Act and Voter ID Debate
[00:17–04:43]
- Carson criticizes Democrats for opposing the SAVE Act, which would enforce proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and require voter ID.
- He regards opposition as both illogical and hypocritical, mocking the argument that such measures are “racist,” especially claims about Black Americans’ access to IDs.
- Carson:
"Pretty much every Black person has an ID. It’s kind of weird. It’s really racist actually that you would say they can't." [02:55]
- Emphasizes data showing overwhelming bipartisan support for voter ID:
"You’ll notice on all of it, it’s all north of 75%, 81% and then 83% in the last year of Americans agree... It went up." [03:42–04:02]
- Argues the real reason Democrats fight voter ID is to allow illegal votes:
"The reason why the Democrat Party doesn’t want voter ID is because they want illegals to vote. Duh." [04:06]
3. The Filibuster and Congress
[05:15–08:47]
- Carson jokes about the complexities of Senate rules, including returning to a "standing filibuster" to advance the SAVE Act, and pokes fun at Maxine Waters and other political figures.
- Guest insight from a Heritage Foundation commentator links Democratic resistance to enforcement with a strategy to bolster their electoral prospects through immigration:
"The left has built their political house of cards on mass immigration and they don't want to see their voters... be deported." [07:03]
- Strong calls for "normalizing" deportation and strict consequences for rioters and those who help them:
"We need much more immigration enforcement. Many more deportations. Not just worst of the worst. We need to normalize deportations..." [08:28]
4. GDP Numbers, Border Policy, and DHS/ICE Funding
[09:50–10:46]
- Brandon Gill: States that the current priority is to ensure DHS and ICE are fully funded to continue immigration enforcement, not to “gut” these agencies.
- Carson notes that Americans support continued deportations and are frustrated with inflation and the prioritization of resources for illegal immigrants over citizens.
5. Open Borders, Electoral Manipulation, and Culture
[11:57–14:39]
- Kevin Spivak of Real Clear Politics highlights the Democratic strategy to change census counts (and thus congressional representation) by encouraging illegal immigration.
"He [Biden] just opened the borders and let... 10 or 20 million or even more unvetted illegal aliens to enter the United States." [11:57]
- Discussion about changing American culture through mass immigration and how progressives “don’t like American culture”:
"Many progressives don’t like American culture... they wanted people from around the world to come here with different values." [14:10]
6. "Signs of Winning" – Border Closures, Economic News, and Melania's Documentary
[14:39–17:15]
Border Success
- Carson celebrates what he claims are historic lows in unauthorized border crossings since Trump’s return to office.
- Points to reductions in rents nationwide as evidence of successful deportation policies reducing housing strain.
Melania Trump Outsells Hollywood
- Melania's new documentary achieves a $7 million opening weekend—the most successful in a decade, beating films made by Barack and Michelle Obama.
- Parody song segment: “We’re eating Melania’s dust,” mocking the Obamas’ underwhelming box office numbers compared to Melania.
"And it's because Barack and Michelle are not interesting people. They're spoiled, entitled Marxists. That's it. And Melania speaks five languages, is unbelievably hot. And the best First Lady ever. Thank you very much." [17:10]
7. ICE, Crime, and Democratic Leaders
[20:51–21:16]
- Critique of House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Democrats for opposing ICE while not addressing violence committed by illegal immigrants.
- Emphasizes stories of violent crime, referencing data from Tennessee on offenses by illegal immigrants and rebuking the claim that illegals commit fewer crimes than citizens.
8. Public Opinion on Immigration Enforcement and Sanctuary Cities
[22:57–24:57]
- Carson cites polling:
- 83% of Americans want voter ID for federal elections (including 71% of Democrats).
- 67% oppose sanctuary cities and support cooperation between state/local authorities and ICE.
- Mocks progressive arguments and highlights that immigrants can, and should, contribute positively, referencing Arnold Schwarzenegger’s appearance on The View:
"If I get all of those things from America, then I have to give something back." [25:10] (Arnold Schwarzenegger)
9. Fraud and Abuse: Somali and Other Welfare Fraud
[26:17–35:14]
- Carson delves into large-scale welfare fraud, particularly perpetrated by certain Somali immigrant groups in Minnesota—alleging massive daycare fraud and suitcase cash laundering.
- Claims state officials, including Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, turned a blind eye due to political deals for votes.
- Quotes Brandon Gill:
"Governor Walz likely knew about this fraud... Yet he deliberately did nothing. Why? Because the Somali community in Minnesota is a major Democrat voting [block]..." [32:07]
- Outlines similar fraud patterns in California and nationally, attributing massive government debt to such abuses and COVID-era federal spending.
10. Protests, Color Revolutions, and Distraction
[36:16–36:43]
- Discussion of "color revolutions" and how protests/riots following high-profile incidents are, in Carson's view, orchestrated to distract the public from government fraud and misdeeds, particularly tied to the Democratic Party.
Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments
- Rob Carson: “This isn’t racist. It’s common sense.” [03:19]
- Lori Reese (Heritage): “The left has built their political house of cards on mass immigration and they don't want to see their voters, their ballot harvesters, their headcount be deported.” [07:03]
- Rob Carson: “Normalizing deportations...we need consequences to these rioters, their organizers, and their funders.” [08:28]
- Arnold Schwarzenegger (on The View): “If I get all of those things from America, then I have to give something back.” [25:10]
- Donald Trump (Dan Bongino Show): "2% of the people create 90% of the crime. ... These are sick people and they’ll never be good, by the way." [27:18]
- Brandon Gill: “The Somali community in Minnesota is a major Democrat voting [block]... we’re going to turn the other way as we have an idea that you’re defrauding taxpayers and in exchange you’re going to vote for us.” [32:07]
- Rob Carson (about Melania’s documentary): “We're eating Melania's dust. Her documentary’s number one. ... It’s because Barack and Michelle are not interesting people.” [17:10]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 00:17–04:43: Voter ID, SAVE Act, Democrats’ opposition
- 07:03: Lori Reese on the left’s immigration strategy
- 14:39–17:15: Melania Trump documentary box office, economic "winning"
- 20:51–21:16: ICE, crime, and Democrat Party critique
- 23:22–25:36: Arnold Schwarzenegger on immigration, American values
- 26:17–35:14: Somali welfare fraud, Operation Gold Rush preview, government waste
- 36:16–36:43: Color revolutions, protest narratives as distraction
Closing Tone and Takeaways
Rob Carson ends on his trademark upbeat note, urging listeners to "stay positive, overwhelm them with joy and patriotism and facts," and promising to handle the mockery and satire. He frames the current moment as a turnaround for conservatives and for border/immigration policy, with the success of Melania’s film as a cultural bright spot and emblematic of public disgust with establishment elite narratives.
Final zinger:
"Stay the course, stay positive... I'll handle the mockery, ridicule and satire. And then we will go into this 250th year of our birth of the nation in a very positive fashion." [11:22]
This summary covers the opinionated, humorous, and provocative essence of the episode, emphasizing Carson’s conservative viewpoint blended with comedy while focusing on major themes: voter integrity, immigration and enforcement, political fraud, and surprising cultural milestones.