The Rob Carson Show: Sen. Tommy Tuberville Previews Trump’s State of the Union

Date: February 24, 2026
Podcast: The Rob Carson Show (Newsmax Podcasts)
Host: Rob Carson
Featured Guest: Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL)

Episode Overview

This episode of The Rob Carson Show centers around anticipation for Donald Trump’s upcoming State of the Union address, marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Rob Carson delivers his signature mix of humor and political commentary while discussing the current political landscape, the resurgence of American patriotism, and the ongoing battle between conservative and liberal ideologies. A core highlight is an in-depth, energetic interview with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, who gives a Republican preview of the State of the Union and shares his blunt thoughts on Democrats, border security, and the Save Act.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. National Political Mood Ahead of the State of the Union

• Trump’s Resurgence: Rob sets the stage with a recap of Trump’s comeback, detailing the legal and political battles, recent assassination attempts, and media portrayal. He frames Trump's perseverance as fueling a patriotic resurgence.

  • “Donald Trump’s ascendancy after numerous political persecutions...and the Democrat Party is in free fall.” [02:23]

• Resurgence of Patriotism: Carson highlights moments of national pride, such as the US men's and women’s hockey wins, contrasted with what he calls the left’s negativity and confusion.

2. Critiquing the Left: “Trump Derangement Syndrome”

• Viral Liberal Meltdown: Rob introduces a recurring segment mocking dramatic reactions from Trump critics, playing a recording from a “crazy cat lady of the day.” Both empathetic and biting, he attributes her distress to years of liberal media conditioning.

  • Notable quote:
    • “This is mania. This is mania. All right...This is the result.” [06:23]
    • “I want to go outside right now, and I want to kick the air, and...pluck the wasps off the trees and shove them into my eyes until I bleed. But I can’t do any of that...If people see, they’re gonna think I’m crazy, and I’m not crazy.” [06:51, Democrat Supporter]

• Democratic Lawmaker’s Outburst:

  • “I’d rather stick forks in my eyes than be here tonight to listen to Donald Trump.” [08:16, Rep. Angie Craig]

• Rob’s Take:

  • “That. This isn’t funny. This is mania. This is the result of ten years of a drumbeat not only by national media, but by the Democrat Party and by academia.” [08:20]

3. Immigration & Angel Families

• Ignored Angel Families Event: Rob criticizes mainstream media (CNN, MSNBC) for not covering Trump’s White House event with families of Americans killed by illegal immigrants (“angel families”).

  • “They don’t want to admit the policies that they supported did this. They don’t want to feel any blame for it.” [11:42]

• Firsthand Testimonies:

  • Lakin Riley's mother and other angel families share personal stories of loss and gratitude for Trump’s recognition.
    • “You have fought a fight that most people would not want to have to fight...And President Trump has. You are doing a thankless job that most people just wouldn't do.” [14:24, Lakin Riley’s mother]
    • “No matter what the fake media says about you, the American people love you and we will support you all the time.” [16:25, Jody Jones]

• F.ICE Act Legislation: Rob skewers proposed New Jersey state legislation allowing lawsuits against immigration enforcement.

  • “That is your Democrat Party. This is why they will not succeed...There is a thing called karma. There is a thing called good and evil. And evil doesn't win.” [09:22]

4. The Escalating Threat from Organized Crime & Border Cartels

• Cartel Violence in Mexico: Reports from Art Del Cueto emphasize the reach and resilience of Mexican drug cartels, linking them to the U.S. border crisis and warning Americans about safety.
  • “These cartels have amassed billions of dollars...This is what they've been doing for generations after generations.” [20:06, Art Del Cueto]

5. Interview with Sen. Tommy Tuberville

His Take on the State of the Union & Democratic Strategies

• Senate Decorum:

  • “I'm looking forward to the president's speech and hope these idiots come and shut their mouth and listen and learn something because they don't want to learn anything. They want to destroy the country.” [23:14]

• On Virginia’s New Governor:

  • “Now they've got this lady that calls herself a moderate over in Virginia, this new governor...and I said, well, hell, she's a communist.” [23:56]

• Democratic Tactics:

  • “All these people 20 years ago talked about, hey, we got to have closed borders and we got to have ID to vote and all these things. Now they're just totally the opposite because somebody's paying them to be that way to run our country underground.” [25:02]

On Election Integrity & The SAVE Act

• Voter ID and Election Security:
  • “We got to have leadership in the Senate. Step up and put it on the floor and let's vote on it and find out who's for it and who's against it...The problem we have with that though, you can't just stop there because these idiots in the four years of Joe Biden gave away Social Security cards numbers, they gave away driver's license with a photo id.” [27:33]

On Democrat-Controlled States and Federalizing Elections

• “15 states in this country that are totally blue. They're going to cheat in every election. They're going to steal every taxpayer dime they can...So that's the reason we need to federalize the federal elections and make sure that every vote counts absolutely 100%.” [32:48]

Preview of Trump’s Address & America’s Mood

• On Trump’s Message:

  • “I just hope president just gets up there and looks over to Democrats, a few that's going to show up and just tell them all to go to hell. We're going to save this country and we're going to do what's right.” [33:51]

• Rising Patriotism:

  • “Can you feel the pride welling up in the country? Because I can feel it. I felt it for the last year...I think America's making a comeback, brother.” [34:41]

On Iran, Security, and Foreign Affairs

• Iran Policy:
  • “To me, something's got to be done. Whether it's...some kind of kinetic invasion, do something with their leadership. We just don't want to. He [Trump] is trying his best, but I'll tell you what, they're holding his feet to the fire...he's going to do it.” [36:46]

Ending Banter

• Rob and Tuberville connect over food and sports, ending with camaraderie and hopes for Trump’s continued leadership.

6. Open Lines: Pro-Military Callers & Iran

• A caller launches into parody (“Bomb Iran”), backing more aggressive action against Iranian leadership and recalling the Iran Hostage Crisis.
  • “Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb Iran. Bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb, bomber and...” [39:48, caller]
• Carson concurs with the need to take strong action against Iran, referencing recent U.S./Israeli military movements.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Rob Carson on left-wing outrage:
  • “The left are insane. There is a mania that has infected their brains. We call it Trump Derangement Syndrome.” [04:35]
• Sen. Tuberville on Democrats’ motives:
  • “Everything they do is for failure of our country, starting with the education program, trans men and women's sports, this nonsense of DEI...just makes you sick at your stomach...” [26:12]
• Sen. Tuberville’s advice to Democrats:
  • “Get on board or get out. If you don't like this country, get into something else. Get into some other business. We're not going to change.” [33:51]
• Rob Carson on 2024’s “vibe”:
  • “2024 was about returning from nonsense to common sense. That's what I said.” [32:33]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [02:23] – Rob’s opening monologue on Trump, persecution, and national mood
• [06:09] – Viral “crazy cat lady” segment
• [08:16/08:20] – Rep. Angie Craig says she’d rather “stick forks in my eyes than be here tonight”
• [11:20] – Angel Family members’ remarks, Trump’s event ignored by mainstream media
• [14:24] – Lakin Riley’s mother addresses Trump
• [16:23] – Testimony from Jody Jones, angel family member
• [19:44] – Art Del Cueto on cartel violence in Mexico
• [23:14] – Start of interview with Sen. Tommy Tuberville
• [25:02] – Tuberville on Virginia's governor and Democrat “lying”
• [27:33] – Tuberville on the SAVE Act and election integrity
• [32:48] – Tuberville on the need to federalize federal elections
• [33:51] – Tuberville on Trump’s expected message to Democrats
• [36:46] – Tuberville on Iran
• [39:48] – Pro-military caller's “Bomb Iran” song
• [40:43] – Carson and caller on the right timing for action against Iran

Conclusion

This episode prepares conservative listeners for Trump’s State of the Union, framing it as a turning point for American renewal and pushing back against perceived Democratic extremism and media distortion. Through sharp banter and direct listener engagement, Rob Carson and Sen. Tommy Tuberville reinforce a message of restored national pride, secure borders, and uncompromising election integrity.

For more:

• Sen. Tommy Tuberville: coachTommyTuberville on Twitter / Senate page
• Watch the State of the Union on Newsmax, as strongly encouraged throughout the episode.