VINCE – The Left's "Mostly Peaceful" Terrorists + Guest Eric Trump
Episode 135 | September 29, 2025 | Host: Vince Coglianese
Podcast Network: Cumulus
Overview
In this episode, Vince Coglianese offers a fiery exploration of the recent federal crackdown on left-wing protests and rioting, particularly in Portland and Chicago, highlighting what he calls “left-wing terrorism.” Vince provides his signature take on the President’s deployment of troops to address ongoing unrest and lambasts Democratic leaders for what he views as denial and inaction. The episode’s second half features an in-depth interview with Eric Trump about his new book, Under Siege, and his family’s experiences under intense legal and political scrutiny. The discussion touches on personal family stories, assassination attempts, DOJ prosecutions, and persistent media narratives.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Federal Troop Deployment to Portland and Chicago
[03:30 – 15:00]
- Context: President Trump has deployed federal troops to cities like Portland, Oregon, to suppress what he characterizes as “Antifa’s relentless attacks on ICE” and restore order.
- Highlights of Portland Events:
- Federal officers made arrests using riot control methods—tackling protestors, deploying helicopters, using pepper balls, and tear gas.
- Vince supports the crackdown:
"If you strike a cop, if you get violent, if you’re rioting, then that’s the fate that awaits you." – Vince [07:40]
- He describes protestors as “terrorists,” and says:
"People in the chat saying, ‘I voted for this.’ Yeah, that’s what I voted for too. I voted for consequences for lawbreakers." [08:10]
- Democrats’ Response:
- Oregon’s Governor and Portland’s Mayor insist there is no need for federal intervention, downplaying claims of “insurrection” or national security threats.
- Vince derides these statements as dishonest:
"That’s all garbage. That’s complete garbage. Look at that lady. She looks like Rick Moranis or something." – Vince on Oregon’s Governor [10:15]
2. Democratic Leadership and Public Response
[11:39 – 13:18]
- Vince draws parallels between Portland and Chicago, criticizing Democratic mayors for allegedly ignoring unrest and refusing federal help.
- Special focus on Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s poor approval rating and being booed at a traditionally friendly event.
- Vince remarks:
"That made my whole day, said Mrs. G. Yeah, made mine too, Mrs. G." [12:50]
- Vince remarks:
- Vince’s argument: Democrats exacerbate crime problems via denial and inaction, rather than cooperation.
3. Media Narratives and ICE Enforcement Incident in NYC
[20:00 – 27:00]
- Vince details an ICE officer’s use of force against a woman in a NYC courthouse as she allegedly obstructed her husband’s arrest.
- Media criticism led to a temporary suspension, later reversed after further footage review.
- Vince defends the officer and denounces “leftist” media for distorting facts:
"This is yet another case of the left distorting reality to try and create a sob story where there was none." [24:50]
4. Arrest of Des Moines IA Superintendent
[28:00 – 32:00]
- Describes the arrest of Dr. Ian Andre Roberts, Des Moines schools superintendent, as an illegal alien with a deportation order, cash, and a loaded gun in his vehicle.
- Vince questions the school board’s competence, singles out Board Chair Jackie Norris (former Michelle Obama chief of staff), and suggests broader accountability:
"How in the world did that happen? How did this dude become the superintendent of schools in Des Moines, Iowa?"
Interview with Eric Trump
[32:16 – 58:41]
Family “Under Siege”
- Eric discusses his new book, Under Siege, focusing on the years of legal, political, and physical attacks on the Trump family:
"They were killing us. They were absolutely coming after us in every way shape… They debanked us every single day. The biggest banks in the country were shutting down all our bank accounts. They were trying to take our name off the top of buildings… I named the book Under Siege because that's what I was." – Eric Trump [32:34]
Perseverance & Resilience
- Vince observes Trump’s unusual capacity to withstand sustained adversity:
- Eric says:
"The harder people hit him, the harder he hits back… I think we've all learned to compartmentalize it as a game… When I got my 112th subpoena, I no longer felt it anymore. I just understood it was the game that the Democratic Party played for their own purposes." [34:45]
- Eric says:
Assassination Attempts
- Personal reflections on Trump’s survival during shootings:
- Eric recalls the Butler rally shooting:
"He doesn’t give a damn, and he stands up, … that was pure instinct. Dana White had the greatest line… ‘I've never seen anybody like this guy, right? He's the toughest of all the tough guys.’" [40:04]
- Eric recounts:
"I had my two kids in my lap… watching the rally… that was a horrible moment. By the grace of God, he wasn’t killed as close as he came." [38:10]
- Eric recalls the Butler rally shooting:
Threats to the Trump Family
- Discusses specific dangers faced:
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"I can't tell you how many envelopes full of… powder I got that exploded in our faces as we opened it up… My wife… this is more times than you care to count now… The tolerant left isn't all that tolerant, as I've quickly come to find out." – Eric [42:26]
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DOJ Prosecutions and Accusations of Weaponization
- Responding to Comey’s indictment and the narrative of Trump “weaponizing” DOJ:
- Vince: "Were you pleased to see [Comey] indicted on Friday?" [46:42]
- Eric: "I don't want to see anybody indicted. At the same time, there's a lot of really bad people who have done really, really, really bad things in this country. Comey being one of them. He knew the Russia thing was a total sham…" [46:46]
- Eric recounts FBI raiding Mar-a-Lago, demands to turn off security cameras, and double standards.
Bongino/Patel and Reforming the Intelligence Community
- Eric strongly supports Dan Bongino & Kash Patel leading the FBI:
"I've never had more faith in an agency… They're straight as hell. They love this nation. They love the flag." [49:14]
Media and the Profiteering Narrative
- Vince asks about constant Democratic/media claims that Trump used the presidency to enrich himself.
- Eric rebuts:
"The business that we've been in for four generations, we've had one of the great hotel companies on earth… It's kind of funny. It's like we got out of business when my father got into office, whereas Hunter got into business when his father got into office." [54:10]
- On Hunter Biden:
"Maybe I should get into the art business…I just became an unbelievable artist. I wonder why, right?" [53:32]
- Eric rebuts:
Attempts to Dissuade or Buy Off Trump
- Eric reveals NBC’s offer for “hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars” to keep Donald Trump out of politics:
"NBC came in two weeks before he announced... it would have kept him out of the race… and I remember being in the room and he goes, ‘Guys, I'm thinking about something else. I can't agree to this.’ ... As soon as my father said, ‘I'm going to hang this up, I'm not going to agree.’ NBC turned on him like this…"[56:01]
- Eric argues all media and legal “siege” is intended to force Trump’s withdrawal—but the family refuses to back down.
Notable Quotes & Moments
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On Portland Protesters:
"That’s not First Amendment protected activity we’re talking about. It’s not just people standing on the street yelling nonsense—it’s people who strike cops, block traffic, shut down commerce, who are rioting. … That’s when you get tackled, that’s when you get your face pressed into the pavement, and that’s when you get the handcuffs put on you." – Vince [09:05]
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On denial from local leaders:
"Full blown Iraqi information minister. … The footage that I’m showing you this morning, the footage you’re seeing this weekend all over social media from Portland, that’s not from 2020. And by the way, 2020 is bad enough." – Vince [11:15]
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Eric Trump on the cost of fighting:
"Tell me that after I’ve spent $400 million on legal fees. Tell me that after we self funded an entire campaign… My father didn’t either. Everybody talks about, ‘Oh, Trump started, quote unquote, profiting off of government.’ That’s one of the big sound bites of the left. Tell me that after I’ve spent $400 million on legal fees…" [52:03]
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Eric Trump on resilience:
"We either win or we’re all going to be in jail. … He never stopped. He never gave in. He never apologized. He never, ever stopped." [36:24]
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On NBC contract offer:
"Hundreds and hundreds and hundreds of millions of dollars…would have kept him out of the race… He didn’t tell them that day what it was, but obviously everybody kind of inferred and knew." [56:01]
Timestamps for Important Segments
- 03:30: Trump’s troop deployment announcement
- 06:50: On-the-ground scenes from Portland
- 10:15: Oregon governor denial; Vince’s reaction
- 12:10: Chicago unrest and federal response
- 20:00: NYC ICE incident and media fallout
- 28:00: Arrest of Des Moines superintendent, controversy
- 32:16: Start of Eric Trump interview
- 34:45: Eric on resilience under pressure
- 38:10: Eric on Butler shooting, family reaction
- 41:43: Eric on threats and security as a Trump
- 46:46: Eric on Comey’s indictment, DOJ
- 49:14: Views on Bongino/Patel at the FBI
- 52:03: Rebuttal to ‘profiteering’ claims
- 56:01: NBC multimillion-dollar offer to keep Trump off the ballot
Conclusion
The episode is a high-energy defense of a law-and-order approach to unrest, forcefully blaming Democratic leadership for chaos and portraying the Trump family as embattled but unbreakable. Eric Trump’s appearance provides a personal touch, reinforcing the family’s sense of persecution, resilience, and steadfast commitment to their political mission. Both host and guest maintain a defiant, combative tone throughout.
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