Podcast Summary
Podcast: VINCE
Host: Vince Coglianese
Episode: Did The Democrats Really Just Commit Treason? | Episode 174
Date: November 21, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode centers on explosive allegations that Democratic lawmakers and ex-intelligence officials have publicly urged U.S. military members to disregard presidential orders—an act which Vince frames as “sedition.” The host explores President Trump’s response to this video, the subsequent media furor, and commentary around the legal and political stakes. Vince also covers breaking incidents, from new indictments against Democrats and revelations about the Epstein investigation, to further abuses of power, GOP infighting, and Eric Swalwell’s gubernatorial bid.
Tone: Unfiltered, combative, highly partisan, and laced with sarcasm.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Democrats and “Sedition”: The Viral Video
- Main Claim: Democrats released a video (early in the week) where, as Vince characterizes, they urged members of the military and intelligence community to ignore or reject President Trump’s orders.
- Host Allegation: Vince refers to this as “sedition”—directly encouraging military insubordination, which he argues is illegal and dangerous.
- Media Reaction:
- The media largely ignored the story until Trump himself posted about it, raising its national profile.
- Vince accuses the press of hypocrisy and selective outrage, focusing on Trump’s rhetoric instead of the Democrats’ initial actions.
Notable Quote
“That's, ladies and gentlemen, that's sedition. It's. It's as simple as that.”
— Vince [04:32]
Notable Segment: [00:00–04:30]
- Vince introduces the story, plays audio from the video, and labels it “sedition.”
2. Trump’s Response & The Media Firestorm
- Trump’s Truth Social Posts:
- Trump called for consequences for the Democrats, pointing out that sedition is “punishable by death” under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).
- This provoked a widespread media response, which Vince claims only focused on Trump’s language, not the Democrats’ initial actions.
Notable Quote
“Seditious behavior—punishable by death. Oh, oh, oh, now we've got to cover it now. It's a story about Donald Trump... Now the entire American news media... is covering this story.”
— Vince [06:20]
Notable Segment: [04:30–08:00]
- Vince discusses Trump’s posts and the resulting media pivot to covering the story through the lens of Trump’s so-called “extremism.”
3. Democrats Respond: Casting Themselves As Victims
- Alyssa Slotkin’s Statement:
- Slotkin, a veteran and Michigan senator, posted a video claiming Trump’s post threatened her (“arrest, trial, and death”), calling his language “beyond the pale.”
- Vince rebukes her defense, arguing that the Democrats never cite actual “illegal orders” and only sow anti-Trump sentiment.
Notable Quote
“You were the one who were telling the troops to start ignoring, ignoring the orders of the President of the United States.”
— Vince [08:42]
Notable Segment: [08:03–09:00]
- Slotkin explains her position; Vince deconstructs and attacks it.
4. Press Briefings & Republican Pushback
- White House Press Briefing:
- Caroline Levitt (press secretary) is questioned repeatedly by reporters on whether Trump advocated violence. She clarifies the administration’s stance: Democrats are the ones jeopardizing chain of command and order.
Notable Quotes
“Why aren't you talking about what these members of Congress are doing to encourage and incite violence?... They are literally saying to 1.3 million active duty service members not to... follow lawful orders.”
— Caroline Levitt [13:31]
Notable Segment: [10:47–14:20]
- Levitt’s statements and defense, Vince’s approval and detailed breakdown.
5. Democrats Admit: No Actual Trigger for the Video
- Jason Crow, Democrat Rep.:
- Admits there was no specific illegal order, only “concerns” about Trump’s intentions.
- Vince mocks this, calling it unfounded fear-mongering.
Notable Quote
“There is no basis for this, that they're fear mongering for no reason.”
— Vince [15:37]
6. Media Dynamics: Trump, Press, and Over-the-Top Tactics
- Analysis by David Marcus (Fox):
- Vince highlights “Trump’s incendiary common sense tactic”—saying something shocking to redirect media focus onto issues they’d rather ignore.
Notable Quote
“He saw the liberal media was ignoring this absurd call for the military to disobey orders, so he said something over the top to draw attention to it. It's undefeated.”
— David Marcus, as read by Vince [16:10]
7. Corruption and Indictments: The Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Case
- DOJ Charges Against Rep. McCormick:
- Accused of stealing $5M in disaster funds and laundering it.
- Her defense: calls indictment “unjust,” plays the “race card” according to Vince, claiming she’s targeted for being a minority.
- Vince: “She’s not being prosecuted because of her skin color; she’s being prosecuted because of her bank account.”
Notable Quotes
“She's not being attacked because of the color of her skin. She's being prosecuted because of the content of her bank account.”
— Vince [22:46]
Notable Segment: [21:54–24:30]
- McCormick’s statement and Vince’s critical rebuttal.
8. Epstein Revelations & Investigations
- New Developments:
- Trump’s administration launches investigation into Epstein’s financial ties and potential sexual blackmail ring, focusing on JP Morgan Chase (which allegedly handled $1B+ in suspicious Epstein transactions).
- Senator Ron Wyden (D) also calls for investigation—but Vince insists Trump was “first.”
- Vince emphasizes scale and establishment cover-ups.
Notable Quotes
“They were sitting on $1.3 billion in suspicious activity reports... didn't tell the government about until after Epstein died.”
— Vince [34:15]
“This is one of the biggest criminal enterprises of our lifetime. A lot of people abused. Let's take it down, let's go public with all of it and let's prosecute every last person who deserves it.”
— Vince [37:10]
9. Spying Allegations: Jim Jordan and FBI Overreach
- Jim Jordan Spied On:
- Says Biden administration DOJ subpoenaed his call records for two years, as part of “Arctic Frost” investigation (Jan 6 related).
- Vince decries this as overreach and demands impeachment of Judge Boasberg, who signed off on warrants.
Notable Quotes
“Jim Jordan was being spied on by the Biden administration, a sitting member of Congress who didn't know anything about it until now.”
— Vince [39:16]
10. The Establishment Gathers: Cheney Funeral vs. “America First”
- Comparison:
- Funeral of Dick Cheney: attended by Biden, Harris, Bush, Pelosi, other “establishment figures.”
- Not invited: Trump, JD Vance.
- Vince frames this as evidence of the old guard vs. the populist movement.
Notable Quote
“If I had a choice... do you actually admire?... President Trump or... Nancy Pelosi, Mitch McConnell, Anthony Fauci, Mark Milley, and Rachel Maddow? I know which one I’m picking.”
— Vince [48:00]
11. JD Vance Interview: Republican Party’s New Direction
- Key Points:
- “Old Republican Party is gone.”
- Vance touts need for American self-sufficiency, bringing jobs and manufacturing home, and focusing on real health care reform.
- Notes intra-party (GOP) debates are healthy but urges focus on “the real enemy”—radical leftists.
Notable Quotes
“Let’s actually have a foreign policy where we focus on the interests of American citizens...I have three kids. I don’t want to wake up in a country where...they can’t get antibiotics because...they’re manufactured in some foreign country.”
— JD Vance [49:13]
“Don’t let the debates that we’re having internally blind us to the fact that we are up against a radical leftist movement... That is the real opponent here.”
— JD Vance [54:56]
12. Eric Swalwell Gubernatorial Announcement
- Summary:
- Eric Swalwell announces California gubernatorial run on “Jimmy Kimmel.” Vince mocks the speech, calling Swalwell a “flatulent” and unserious candidate.
Timestamps for Key Segments
| Timestamp | Segment | |------------|--------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:00–04:30| Democrats’ viral “sedition” video and Vince’s reaction | | 04:30–08:00| Trump’s Truth Social posts & media frenzy | | 08:03–09:00| Alyssa Slotkin’s ‘victim’ statement | | 10:47–14:20| Caroline Levitt press briefing defense | | 15:09–16:10| Jason Crow’s admission—no precipitating event | | 16:10–17:00| David Marcus: Trump’s ‘incendiary’ tactic | | 21:54–24:30| Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick DOJ indictment | | 34:15–38:00| Epstein investigation into JP Morgan Chase | | 39:16–41:30| Jim Jordan spied on, abuse of DOJ/FBI power | | 48:00–50:15| Cheney funeral—establishment vs. Trump movement | | 49:13–55:39| JD Vance interview on GOP direction and intra-party debates | | 58:05–59:10| Eric Swalwell gubernatorial candidacy |
Memorable Quotes
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Vince:
- “That’s, ladies and gentlemen, that’s sedition. It’s as simple as that.” [04:32]
- "She's not being prosecuted because of the color of her skin. She's being prosecuted because of the content of her bank account." [22:46]
- “This is one of the biggest criminal enterprises of our lifetime. A lot of people abused. Let's take it down, let's go public with all of it and let's prosecute every last person who deserves it.” [37:10]
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Caroline Levitt (Press Secretary):
- “Why aren't you talking about what these members of Congress are doing to encourage and incite violence?... They are literally saying to 1.3 million active duty service members not to... follow lawful orders.” [13:31]
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JD Vance (Vice President):
- “The American people don’t want stupid wars and America’s jobs going overseas and wide open borders. That is... the legacy of the Republican Party that came before Donald J. Trump. We’re not going back.” [49:13]
- “Don’t let the debates that we’re having internally blind us to the fact that we are up against a radical leftist movement... That is the real opponent here.” [54:56]
Overall Takeaway
Vince’s episode is a tour-de-force of hard-hitting, right-wing commentary and culture critique, mixing news analysis, media scorn, and political strategy. The central narrative is that Democratic figures are escalating anti-Trump rhetoric into outright incitement, and only Trump’s provocative media tactics are forcing transparency. Simultaneously, the show warns of “deep state” abuses, Democratic legal troubles, and the need for a renewed, confrontational Republican Party focused on real reforms and accountability.
Listeners walk away with a sense that, in Vince’s framing, the stakes are existential—legal, cultural, and political battles in which only vigilance, unity, and disruption will suffice for the right.