Topic: Dade Phelan

Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan has created a special committee to secure the state from hostile foreign organizations and multinational corporate influence. This follows the state's move to pull billions of dollars in assets from BlackRock. The host notes a global trend where anti-globalist candidates are winning regional and national elections in Latin America, Europe, and Africa.

Donald Trump reportedly met secretly with Elon Musk, sparking speculation about a potential endorsement that could trigger a "snowball effect" among other influencers like Joe Rogan. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton saw significant victories as his endorsed candidates defeated several "RINO" judges. Additionally, Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan was forced into a runoff against a Trump-endorsed challenger, David Covey.

Attorney General Ken Paxton denounces his impeachment by the Texas House as a "politically motivated sham" led by Speaker Dade Phelan. Paxton highlights his recent $340 million settlement against Walgreens for the opioid epidemic as a reason for the establishment's attacks. He expresses confidence that the Texas Senate will provide a fair trial and vindicate him.

Representative Nancy Mace highlighted government waste, noting that $3 million was spent in 2022 on research involving hamsters on steroids. In Texas, Attorney General Ken Paxton called for the resignation of House Speaker Dade Phelan following allegations of public intoxication.

Jeff Younger and the host discuss the "civil war" within the Texas Republican Party between the donor class and the voters. They criticize Speaker Dade Phelan and Governor Greg Abbott for allowing conservative bills to die in committee while prioritizing the interests of liberal donors. Younger argues the establishment wants his case to go to California so they no longer have to deal with the political fallout.