VINCE — Episode 159: A Very Trump Halloween
Host: Vince Coglianese
Guest: Matt Palumbo
Date: October 31, 2025
Overview
This Halloween-themed episode of the VINCE podcast, hosted by Vince Coglianese, weaves together sharp commentary on Halloween happenings at the Trump White House, breaking political news, and cultural roastings of major Democratic figures. Vince and guest Matt Palumbo break down the current government shutdown, the push for ending the Senate filibuster, ongoing federal investigations against progressive organizations, and a deep dive into the next generation of Soros influence. With signature wit and banter, the show delivers both entertainment and unfiltered right-leaning analysis.
Key Topics & Discussion Points
1. Halloween at the Trump White House
- [00:00 - 05:18]
- Vince describes President Trump’s annual Halloween festivities at the White House, highlighting humorous moments such as Trump placing full-size candy bars on kids’ heads and families dressing up in elaborate costumes (like a “McDonald’s drive-thru”).
- Quote, Vince [02:00]: “A full size candy bar from the billionaire President of the United States... Love that. That's a great scene.”
- Mention of a viral White House video trolling Democratic leaders Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries by placing sombreros on their heads.
- Quote, Vince [05:19]: “Top tiered trolling from the White House. Really, really, really wonderful stuff.”
- Vince describes President Trump’s annual Halloween festivities at the White House, highlighting humorous moments such as Trump placing full-size candy bars on kids’ heads and families dressing up in elaborate costumes (like a “McDonald’s drive-thru”).
2. Trump Calls for Nuclear Option to End the Shutdown
- [05:19 - 10:39]
- Vince discusses President Trump's Truth Social post advocating for the GOP to “go nuclear” and eliminate the Senate filibuster, tying the move to ending the government shutdown and passing judicial/prosecutorial appointments.
- Quote, Vince [09:46]: “Are there any of you who truly believe that Democrats are going to play by any rules whatsoever going forward? … No, they don’t.”
- Historical overview of the filibuster and its transformation into a “silent” tool for obstruction.
- Quote, Vince [08:39]: “The filibuster was a talking filibuster. You want to block legislation, you’ve got to talk... not just say, ‘nah, I don’t really like it.’”
- Vince discusses President Trump's Truth Social post advocating for the GOP to “go nuclear” and eliminate the Senate filibuster, tying the move to ending the government shutdown and passing judicial/prosecutorial appointments.
3. FBI Disrupts Michigan Terror Plot
- [10:39 - 13:47]
- Breaking news: The FBI, under Director Cash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino, foiled a planned Halloween terrorist attack in Michigan.
- Quote, Vince [13:15]: “This is what real law enforcement looks like. Proactive, relentless, followed the evidence, stopped a threat before anyone got hurt.”
- Breaking news: The FBI, under Director Cash Patel and Deputy Dan Bongino, foiled a planned Halloween terrorist attack in Michigan.
4. Kamala Harris’ “Halloween Meltdown”
- [13:47 - 23:11]
- Vince and Matt ridicule Vice President Harris’ outburst over being sidelined as Trump remains President, including her profanity-laced complaints during media interviews.
- Quote, Kamala Harris [15:47]: “Are you fucking kidding me? This guy wants to create a ballroom for his rich friends while… babies are going to starve when the snap benefits end in just hours from now.”
- Quote, Vince [16:14]: “You think she cares about babies? That chick does not care about babies.”
- Harris’ reflections on her campaign’s struggles and her emotional response to Trump’s victory receive pointed derision.
- Quote, Kamala Harris [22:21]: “I was in a state of shock... my God, my God, my God.”
- Vince and Matt ridicule Vice President Harris’ outburst over being sidelined as Trump remains President, including her profanity-laced complaints during media interviews.
5. Democrat Candidate Kat Abagaba’s Disaster Interview
- [23:11 - 26:59]
- Vince covers the cringe-worthy interview of Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abagaba, recently indicted for obstructing ICE officers. Pressed on basic questions, she nervously repeats scripted defenses before abruptly leaving the interview mid-sentence.
- Quote, Kat Abagaba [25:03]: “We’re going to be pleading not guilty, and, you know, the evidence will come out in court, and I fully plan on winning.”
- Quote, Vince [26:59]: “If—why do the interview? Why would you even agree? The interview, you psychopath.”
- Vince covers the cringe-worthy interview of Illinois congressional candidate Kat Abagaba, recently indicted for obstructing ICE officers. Pressed on basic questions, she nervously repeats scripted defenses before abruptly leaving the interview mid-sentence.
6. Deep Dive on Soros Influence with Matt Palumbo
- [32:19 - 49:23]
- About the Book: Matt presents insights from his new book, The Heir: Inside the Not So Secret Network of Alex Soros, highlighting the transfer of power from George to Alex Soros and the ongoing left-wing activism funded by this network.
- Quote, Matt Palumbo [33:23]: “He [Alex] took over the PAC that funded a lot of these DAs... So there has been a ton of headlines... where actually it’s been his son.”
- Quote, Matt Palumbo [35:02]: “I argue he’s got to be more dangerous than the father... He inherits it all, basically, on day one.”
- Soros’ Influence Tactics: Alex Soros is rhetorically more “moderate,” but operationally funds radical activism, lawfare against Trump, and open-borders policies.
- Quote, Matt Palumbo [37:45]: “They [Open Society Foundation] do this sort of charitable version of money laundering—by the time [the money]'s in some radical's hands, there's plausible deniability.”
- Current Investigations and Political Entanglements: Discussion of suspicious shell nonprofits, IRS investigations, and Alex Soros’ marriage to Huma Abedin (Hillary Clinton's longtime aide), further binding Soros money to the Democratic establishment.
- Quote, Matt Palumbo [40:26]: “Well, it is the arrangement now. With whom? Abedin.”
- Soros, Open Borders, and the 2025 Realignment: Palumbo describes Soros-funded efforts to disrupt immigration law and shift American demographics for left-wing political leverage.
- Quote, Matt Palumbo [45:54]: “You need to reduce social trust to break open the country from within and make these left-wing policies acceptable.”
- About the Book: Matt presents insights from his new book, The Heir: Inside the Not So Secret Network of Alex Soros, highlighting the transfer of power from George to Alex Soros and the ongoing left-wing activism funded by this network.
7. Federal Investigation of Black Lives Matter
- [49:23 - 51:29]
- Update: DOJ under Bill Asale investigates BLM leadership for misuse of $90M in donations during the 2020 protests.
- Quote, Vince [50:39]: “That's really key... we need a hundred Bill Asales all across the country going after all these lunatics after all these left wing funding operations.”
- Update: DOJ under Bill Asale investigates BLM leadership for misuse of $90M in donations during the 2020 protests.
8. Government Shutdown: Democrat Confusion & Filibuster Push
- [51:29 - 55:37]
- Vince mocks House Democrats for failing to articulate why they voted to shut down the government.
- Quote, Vince [54:09]: “It's so funny. I love that clip. That clip makes me laugh a lot... She couldn't come up with an excuse for the shutdown.”
- Hakeem Jeffries accused the GOP of being “stone cold extremist liars.”
- Quote, Hakeem Jeffries [55:10]: “These people are stone cold extremist liars, starting from the very top.”
- Vince reiterates Trump’s call for the nuclear option to bypass deadlock.
- Vince mocks House Democrats for failing to articulate why they voted to shut down the government.
Memorable Quotes & Moments
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Vince on Halloween at the White House:
“A full size candy bar from the billionaire President of the United States. The President ushers that young man or woman? I think it's a man, a boy on his way. There he goes. Candy on top of the head. Love that.”
— [02:00] -
Kamala Harris’ Expletive-Laden Rant:
“Are you fucking kidding me? This guy wants to create a ballroom for his rich friends while completely turning a blind eye to the fact that… babies are going to starve when the smash benefits end in just hours from now. Come on.”
— Kamala Harris [15:47] -
Vince on Soros Influence:
“Restore the filibuster. That’s what should happen… Maybe it’s time to restore the filibuster to the way that the United States Senate used it in the first place.”
— [09:24] -
Vince on Democrat’s Shutdown Excuse:
“If you're gonna have enemies, may they be idiots, because that chick is for sure. She's one of them.”
— [54:09]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:00 — Welcome & Trump White House Halloween recap
- 05:19 — Trump’s call for the “nuclear option”/ending filibuster to break Senate deadlock
- 10:39 — FBI, under new leadership, stops Halloween terrorist plot in Michigan
- 13:47 — Kamala Harris’s Halloween meltdown and post-2024 election grievances
- 23:11 — Kat Abagaba’s disastrous interview and legal troubles
- 32:19 — Interview: Matt Palumbo on Alex Soros & Open Society Foundation
- 49:23 — DOJ probe into Black Lives Matter’s financial mismanagement
- 51:29 — Dems’ confusion over the government shutdown; Hakeem Jeffries’ accusation of Republican “lies”
Tone & Style
The episode delivers a mixture of news analysis, political insider banter, and pointed ridicule of Democratic politicians—consistent with Vince’s reputation for quick wit, right-leaning authenticity, and no-holds-barred commentary.
Closing
- Vince wraps by reiterating the urgency for Republicans to leverage their majority, thanks listeners for being a “great audience,” and shares a quip about his Dumbledore Halloween costume:
“I have a daughter and… I purchased this costume several years ago… Since then, I thought, how am I going to get every last dollar out of that thing? … I’ll wear it on the show.”
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Whether you’re a regular listener or just tuning in for the Halloween special, this episode offers a fast-paced, satirical, and detail-rich guide to the state of conservative politics as 2025 rounds out.