Podcast Summary: VINCE — HOT MIC: President Trump Is Fed Up! | Episode 184

Host: Vince Coglianese
Release Date: December 9, 2025
Podcast Network: Cumulus Podcast Network | VINCE

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The episode dives into the political drama of the moment: Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run in Texas and an embattled President Trump, growing increasingly frustrated with Republican senators and legal barriers preventing him from fully executing his agenda—especially regarding the prosecution of those he and his audience see as having harmed the country. Vince explores the intersection of campaign spectacle, the controversial “blue slip” tradition blocking Trump’s DOJ appointees, and the strategic importance of the midterms, all while advocating for an unapologetic embrace of the Trump agenda.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jasmine Crockett’s Texas Senate Campaign: A “Gift” to Republicans

[02:17–14:24]

• Vince is “super excited” about Democrat Jasmine Crockett running for Senate in Texas, viewing her as a “perfect distillation of the insanity of the American left.”
• He plays and mocks President Trump’s reaction clips, where Trump repeatedly calls Crockett “a very low IQ person.”
  Quote:
  “She’s a very low IQ person. I watched her speak the other day. ... Crockett’s going to bring them back.” — Donald Trump [04:04–04:42]
• Vince recounts Crockett’s “slave mentality” remarks about Hispanic Trump voters and predicts these will doom her candidacy in Texas:
  “She says that Hispanics who vote for Trump ... have what she refers to as a slave mentality. Did you know that?” [04:56]
• Describes Crockett’s campaign launch as “low rent,” highlighting an awkward rap performance and faulty stagecraft.
• Criticizes Crockett for launching with excuses, framing opposition as racist or sexist:
  Quote:
  “Is anyone saying she can’t win because she’s black? ... She can't win because she sucks. That’s why she can’t win.” — Vince [12:54–13:29]
• Vince suggests Crockett may be angling for media fame, not genuinely seeking a Senate win.

2. Crockett’s Policy Platform: “Race Payments” & Reparations

[14:24–16:03]

• Plays Crockett entertaining the idea that black Americans shouldn’t have to pay taxes for a period, as a form of reparations.
• Vince points out most black Americans already pay little or no federal income tax due to the progressive tax system, calling these “deeply bigoted and prejudicial policies.”
• Argues her platform doesn’t lift people from poverty, but ferments division.

3. Broader Midterm Election Strategy and Trump’s Central Role

[16:35–29:23]

• Vince lays out President Trump’s winning coalition—“low propensity” voters (those who rarely show up unless highly motivated)—and the necessity of making the midterms exclusively about Trump.
• Enthusiastically supports Susie Wiles’ plan to put Trump “on the ballot” in the midterms and have him campaign “like it's 2024 again”:
  Quote:
  “I haven’t quite broken it to him yet, but he’s going to campaign like it’s 2024 again ... he’s a difference maker and certainly a turnout machine.” — Susie Wiles [27:27–28:02]
• Vince asserts Republicans must visibly deliver legislative results before November to “earn” support from Trump’s base.

4. The "Blue Slip" Crisis: Why Can't Trump Appoint Prosecutors?

[35:13–49:58]

• The “blue slip” tradition: a nonbinding Senate procedure where a single senator can veto presidential nominations of US Attorneys and judges from their state.
• Democrats are using this tool to block all of Trump’s nominees in blue and swing states, leaving crucial DOJ posts unfilled, and Republican senators—especially John Thune and Chuck Grassley—refuse to end the tradition.
• Vince’s take:
  • The blue slip isn’t law, nor in the Constitution—“just a handshake agreement.”
  • Claims the GOP’s inaction is naive: “Democrats are gonna do what they have been doing ... they're gonna kick down every barrier that’s in their way.” [38:59]
  • Argues time is running out for prosecutions, as statutes of limitations loom.
• President Trump “caught on a hot mic” venting about the inability to appoint US attorneys:
  Quote:
  “I can’t appoint anybody. Everybody I appoint, the time is expired and then they're in default.” — Donald Trump [43:44]
• Trump, publicly (when asked), blames both Democrats for obstruction and Republicans for letting it happen:
  Quote:
  “It’s a horrible thing. ... The Republicans should be ashamed of themselves that they allow this to go on.” — Donald Trump [44:37–45:37]

5. Filibuster, Recess Appointments, and GOP “Sabotage”

[45:58–49:58]

• Vince rails against the “silent filibuster” and “pro forma” sessions, which stop Trump from making recess appointments.
• Blames Republican leadership for upholding these traditions, suggesting it amounts to “sabotage” of the Trump agenda and ultimately of their own electoral prospects.
• Urges listeners to pressure senators, especially Thune, Grassley, and Judiciary Committee members.

6. The Supreme Court, Independent Agencies, and Accountability

[54:38–58:19]

• Vince criticizes Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s suggestion that “expertise” at independent agencies justifies their insulation from presidential control: Quote:
  “Having a president come in and fire all the scientists ... and replacing them with loyalists ... is not in the best interest of the citizens of the United States.” — Justice Jackson [55:51]
• Vince finds this “authoritarian,” denies any fourth branch of government exists, and expresses optimism that the Supreme Court will rule in favor of executive removal power.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Crockett’s Texas Senate Bid:
  “Run the craziest possible Democrats you can. Because when you do, voters will turn out ... to vote against the psychopath who represents the Democrat Party.” — Vince [02:58]

• On Blue Slip & Trump’s Frustration:
  “Why the fuck are we still dealing with this? ... President Trump cannot do this on his own. He is trying, but holy hell, he is frustrated.” — Vince [43:00–43:25]

• Trump “Hot Mic” Moment (on appointment struggles):
  “I can't appoint anybody. Everybody on the point, the time is expired and then they're in default.” — President Trump [43:44]

• Suzy Wiles on Trump’s Midterm Role:
  “We're actually going to turn that on its head and put him on the ballot. Because so many of those low propensity voters are Trump voters.” — Suzy Wiles [27:27]

• On GOP Responsibility:
  “If Republicans want to grow their margins ... you should demonstrate you deserve it.” — Vince [49:58]

Key Timestamps

• 02:17: Jasmine Crockett campaign launch and Vince’s “perfect Democrat candidate” take
• 04:04–04:42: Trump’s series of attacks on Crockett
• 06:37: Crockett’s “slave mentality” remarks on Hispanic Trump voters
• 07:59–08:56: Embarrassing campaign rap moment
• 09:47–10:34: Crockett’s call to “turn Texas blue”
• 12:37–12:54: Crockett’s pre-emptive “race/gender” excuses for impending loss
• 14:59–16:03: Crockett floats “no taxes for blacks” reparations idea
• 27:15–28:02: Susie Wiles describes Trump’s midterm campaigning
• 35:13: Blue slip, U.S. Attorney bottleneck explained
• 43:44: Trump’s hot mic frustration
• 44:37–45:37: Trump blames blue slip, both parties
• 55:51: Ketanji Brown Jackson advocates for “independent agencies”

Overall Tone & Style

Vince’s tone is brash, snarky, and overtly partisan, blending sharp invective with humor and media-savvy breakdowns. He invokes sports metaphors (“Michael Jordan mixtape”), pop culture, and direct addresses to listeners. He repeatedly calls for action, often mixing sarcasm (“Or is it a wig? Whatever she’s wearing, she threw it in the ring yesterday”) [14:24] with impassioned but accessible explanations of legislative maneuvering.

Conclusion & Takeaways

• Vince frames Jasmine Crockett’s Senate run as boon to Republican interests.
• The main obstacle to Trump’s agenda: entrenched Senate traditions (blue slip, filibuster, no recess appointments), which Vince urges be abolished.
• The episode culminates in a call for pressure on GOP leadership, as well as a demand that the midterms be an unambiguous referendum on Trump’s policies—asserting to listeners that clear results and political accountability are within reach if these procedural obstacles are conquered.

For listeners who haven’t heard the episode:
This summary provides a full tour of Vince’s key arguments, the midterm election stakes, the political comedy and drama of the Jasmine Crockett campaign, and unique insight into the ongoing internecine battles within the Republican Party and its implications for the Trump presidency.

Listen to Important Segments

• Jasmine Crockett/Trump “Dunks”: [04:04–04:42]
• “Slave mentality” remarks: [06:37]
• Suzy Wiles on Trump in midterms: [27:15–28:02]
• Blue slip and legal blockades: [35:13–43:44]
• Trump’s hot mic: [43:44]
• Trump on blue slip: [44:37–45:37]
• Justice Jackson on independent agencies: [55:51–56:44]