Podcast Summary: VINCE – "Where Are All The Files?" | Episode 20
Host: Vince Colonnades
Network: Cumulus Podcast Network | VINCE
Release Date: April 11, 2025
Introduction
In Episode 20 of "VINCE," host Vince Colonnades delves into a range of pressing political and national security issues, anchored by recent revelations from Tulsi Gabbard, the Director of National Intelligence. The episode covers topics from election integrity and immigration reform to the declassification of historical assassination files and ongoing impeachment efforts against former President Donald Trump.
Key Topics and Discussions
1. Release of Classified Information
Vince opens the episode by highlighting a significant development: the release of previously classified information by Tulsi Gabbard during a high-level Cabinet meeting with President Trump. This marks a shift towards greater transparency in the administration.
2. Election Integrity and Voting Machines
Tulsi Gabbard addressed vulnerabilities in electronic voting systems, suggesting they are susceptible to manipulation. She emphasized the need to transition to paper ballots to restore public trust in elections.
- Notable Quote:
“We have evidence of how these electronic voting systems have been vulnerable to hackers for a very long time and vulnerable to exploitation to manipulate the results of the votes being cast.”
[05:47] Tulsi Gabbard
3. Declassification of JFK and MLK Assassination Files
Gabbard discussed the ongoing efforts to declassify documents related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr., aiming to shed light on historical conspiracy theories.
- Notable Quote:
“We've been scanning...rfk, Senator Robert F. Kennedy's assassination as well as Martin Luther King Jr's assassination. These have been sitting in boxes in storage for decades.”
[12:49] Tulsi Gabbard
4. Role of Tulsi Gabbard in the Intelligence Community
Vince praises Tulsi Gabbard for her integrity and courage in challenging deep-state resistance within the intelligence community, aligning her with other whistleblowers and reformers like RFK Jr. and General Flynn.
5. Impeachment Efforts Against Donald Trump Featuring Al Green
A significant portion of the episode critiques Congressman Al Green’s repeated attempts to impeach Trump. Vince mocks Green’s efforts, labeling them as futile and sarcastically highlighting Green’s ineffective impeachment resolutions.
- Notable Clip:
“Impeachment is imminent...articles of impeachment against Donald John Trump...”
[25:19] Al Green
6. Immigration Policies and Self-Deportations
Vince discusses the Trump administration’s revamped immigration strategies, including the introduction of the CBP Home app designed to facilitate voluntary self-deportation. He highlights the administration’s push for stricter enforcement and the introduction of fines for those who remain illegally in the country.
- Notable Quote:
“President Trump...has repurposed the CBP1 app...now making it so that if you want to get out of the country, here's how you do it.”
[34:28] President Trump
7. Enforcement of Immigration Laws
The episode covers the administration's legal actions to enforce immigration laws, including retroactive fines and mandatory registration for illegal aliens, supported by a recent Supreme Court ruling affirming these measures.
- Notable Quote:
“The administration plans to apply these penalties retroactively to illegals up to five years, resulting in fines of more than a million dollars.”
[35:01] Vince Colonnades
8. Arrest of Anti-ICE Agent Threateners
Vince reports on the arrest of Robert Wilson King, a North Texas man who made multiple threats against ICE agents and Elon Musk. He emphasizes the effectiveness of federal enforcement in taking down individuals who threaten public officials.
- Notable Quote:
“On March 29, King posted a thread on social media and he said, 'if I see ICE agents in my neighborhood, I'm opening fire.'”
[35:09] Vince Colonnades
9. Commander's Removal from Space Force Base Over Political Email
The episode concludes with a story about Colonel Susan Myers, Commander of Petuffic Space Base in Greenland, who was removed from her position after sending a politically charged email distancing her base from Vice President J.D. Vance's criticisms of Denmark. Vince underscores the importance of maintaining nonpartisan conduct within the military.
- Notable Quote:
“Colonel Susanna Myers...has been removed from command...actions to undermine the chain of command or to subvert President Trump's agenda will not be tolerated.”
[35:43] Sean Parnell, Pentagon Official
Notable Quotes with Timestamps
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Tulsi Gabbard on Voting Machine Vulnerabilities:
“We have evidence of how these electronic voting systems have been vulnerable to hackers for a very long time...”
[05:47] -
Voting Integrity Measures:
“Tulsi Gabbard...is trying to defang the weaponization of the intel community...”
[06:20] -
Declassification of Assassination Files:
“I'll have those ready to release here within the next few days.”
[12:49] Tulsi Gabbard -
Al Green’s Impeachment Announcement:
“Impeachment is imminent...we will prevent you from having a third term.”
[22:49] Al Green -
Trump’s Immigration App Announcement:
“If they do, they could potentially have the opportunity to return legally at some point in the future.”
[34:56] RFK Jr. -
Supreme Court Ruling on Deportation Case:
“The federal government doesn't have to, quote, effectuate that...”
[35:02] Vince Colonnades -
Pentagon’s Statement on Colonel Myers:
“Actions to undermine the chain of command...will not be tolerated...”
[35:43] Sean Parnell
Conclusions and Insights
Vince Colonnades uses this episode to emphasize the Trump administration's commitment to transparency, particularly in intelligence and immigration matters. He lauds Tulsi Gabbard’s efforts in exposing vulnerabilities within the election system and holds up the administration's actions against illegal immigration as steps towards restoring law and order. Additionally, Vince critiques Democratic efforts to undermine Trump through impeachment, portraying them as ineffective and driven by partisan motives.
The episode underscores a narrative of combating deep-state resistance, enforcing constitutional laws, and promoting national security through stringent immigration policies. Vince’s engaging and assertive style aims to inform and galvanize listeners who share his political perspective.
Note: This summary is based on the provided transcript and aims to faithfully represent the content discussed in the podcast episode. It is structured to aid understanding for those who have not listened to the episode.
