Podcast Summary: The Rubin Report Episode: Fox Host Accidentally Infuriates Press Sec After Showing Her This Democrat's Border Comment
Release Date: July 11, 2025
Host: Dave Rubin
Guests: Chairwoman of the House GOP Representative Lisa McClain and Texas Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne

Introduction and Overview

In this episode of The Rubin Report, Dave Rubin engages in a robust discussion with two prominent GOP Congresswomen, Lisa McClain and Beth Van Duyne. The conversation centers around the recent Senate bill significantly increasing funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), the portrayal of ICE agents in the media, Medicaid reforms, the federal response to the Texas floods, and concerns over Chinese acquisition of American farmland.

1. Increased Funding for ICE and Border Enforcement

Budgetary Concerns and Legislative Passage

Dave Rubin initiates the discussion by highlighting the Senate's decision to boost ICE's annual budget from approximately $10 billion to over $100 billion by 2029. This includes:

• $45 billion for detention facilities
• $46 billion for border wall operations along the U.S.-Mexico border
• $14 billion for deportation efforts

“We have an issue where Republicans are becoming the party of taking.” [19:59]

Congresswomen's Perspectives

Lisa McClain emphasizes the necessity of the bill, comparing government spending to an alarm system essential for safety:

“It's like putting an alarm system on your house. Sometimes you gotta spend some money to make sure that you're safe.” [03:40]

Beth Van Duyne underscores her commitment to ensuring the bill does not increase the deficit, citing discussions with key Republican leaders:

“We are on the side of the victims. We are on the side of law and order.” [15:22]

2. Media Rhetoric Against ICE Agents

Criticism of Democratic Leaders

The conversation shifts to media portrayals of ICE agents, particularly referencing Caroline Levitt's comments on Stacey Abrams and Hakeem Jeffries' remarks advocating for more aggressive actions against ICE agents.

Beth Van Duyne vehemently criticizes Democrats for their stance:

“The Democrats are on the side of the criminals, period.” [13:30]

Lisa McClain echoes this sentiment, highlighting the Republicans' support for law enforcement:

“Republicans, we are on the side of the victims. We are on the side of law and order.” [13:30]

Discussion on Hakeem Jeffries

The guests dissect Hakeem Jeffries' comments demanding extreme measures to gain public and press attention, branding them as dangerous and indicative of the party's shift towards violence:

“The Democrats have nothing. And you heard Dana, she didn't quote sources. It's her opinion.” [33:40]

3. Medicaid Reforms and Healthcare Debate

Republican Proposals

Dave Rubin and the Congresswomen discuss the Republican agenda to impose work requirements on Medicaid recipients to reduce dependency:

“We want you to work, we want you to feel good about what you're doing. An honest day's work for an honest day's pay.” [22:56]

Lisa McClain criticizes the Democrats for expanding Medicaid beyond sustainability:

“Medicaid was never a program that was supposed to be a lifelong program for able-bodied people to work.” [21:14]

Democratic Expansion During COVID

Rubin counters by pointing out the Democratic expansion of Medicaid during the COVID pandemic, which he argues has led to increased government dependency:

“Obamacare, which exploded premiums and has vastly expanded the welfare.” [20:26]

4. FEMA's Response to Texas Floods

Allegations of Delayed Federal Aid

Dave Rubin raises concerns about FEMA's delayed response to recent Texas floods, citing Anderson Cooper's report on CNN about procedural delays requiring Secretary Kristi Noem's approval:

“FEMA's deployment of urban search and rescue teams was delayed until Monday, three days after the flood.” [08:34]

Congresswomen's Defense

Both Congresswomen defend the administration's response, attributing delays to media politicization and emphasizing swift action by state leaders:

“The minute we found out, we put all of our resources that we had into making sure that we can take care of the people and get the rescue efforts going.” [28:21]

Beth Van Duyne adds:

“Governor Abbott is going to be having a special session, and they're going to talk about... what we could do in the future.” [30:16]

5. Government Accountability and the "Deep State"

Accusations Against Democratic Officials

The discussion delves into the concept of the "deep state," with accusations that Democratic officials are protecting their interests at the expense of national security. References are made to figures like James Comey and John Brennan:

“They are protecting their own…who are the most dangerous area in government right now.” [35:20]

Calls for Accountability

Lisa McClain calls for holding individuals accountable for misconduct, likening government accountability to business practices:

“Who do you hold accountable? What are their consequences?” [38:42]

6. Chinese Acquisition of American Farmland

National Security Concerns

The Congresswomen express alarm over China's purchase of American farmland, especially near military bases, citing national security and food security risks:

“China's not our friend. They're not our friend educationally, militarily or economically.” [48:10]

Beth Van Duyne highlights legislative efforts to ban such purchases:

“Texas state legislature...has actually passed laws that are forbidding this from occurring.” [46:32]

Legislative Actions

Both guests support measures to restrict foreign, particularly Chinese, ownership of U.S. farmland to safeguard critical infrastructure:

“We should not allow our adversaries to purchase our land.” [48:10]

7. Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Weekend Plans

The episode concludes with the Congresswomen sharing their weekend activities, emphasizing community engagement and personal interests:

• Lisa McClain plans to attend an event on Mackinac Island, with a lighthearted mention of performing karaoke.
• Beth Van Duyne will visit Kerr County in Texas to support flood relief efforts.

Closing Remarks

Dave Rubin thanks his guests and wraps up the episode, encouraging listeners to support free speech and remain informed on pressing political issues.

Notable Quotes with Timestamps

• Lisa McClain on government spending:

  “It's like putting an alarm system on your house. Sometimes you gotta spend some money to make sure that you're safe.” [03:40]

• Beth Van Duyne on deficit concerns and legislative compromise:

  “We have to ensure that whatever bill we put on the floor actually did not increase the deficit.” [04:01]

• Discussion on Medicaid work requirements:

  “We want you to work, we want you to feel good about what you're doing. An honest day's work for an honest day's pay.” [22:56]

• Critique of Democratic support for criminals:

  “The Democrats are on the side of the criminals, period.” [13:30]

• Accusations against the deep state:

  “They are protecting their own…who are the most dangerous area in government right now.” [35:20]

• Concerns over Chinese farmland purchase:

  “China's not our friend. They're not our friend educationally, militarily or economically.” [48:10]

Conclusion

This episode of The Rubin Report provides an in-depth analysis of current GOP legislative efforts, media portrayals of ICE, healthcare reforms, federal disaster response, governmental accountability, and national security threats posed by foreign acquisition of U.S. land. Through passionate dialogue, Dave Rubin and his guests articulate a conservative perspective on preserving American sovereignty, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and maintaining law and order.