Topic: Gold Star Families

In a played interview clip, Donald Trump discusses his decision to hire Joe Kent at the White House following the death of Kent's wife in combat. Trump expresses frustration that Kent later publicly stated Iran was not an imminent threat, accusing him of seeking publicity. Harrison Smith argues that Kent sacrificed his career to provide verified intelligence that contradicted the pro-war narrative.

Gold Star families have issued statements defending Donald Trump's visit to Arlington National Cemetery, contradicting media reports of a scuffle or politicization. The families of service members killed during the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal criticized Kamala Harris for politicizing the event. Jones dismisses the controversy as a media hoax intended to distract from the administration's failures.

Marjorie Taylor Greene is declared the "winner" of the State of the Union for forcing Biden to say Laken Riley's name. In contrast, Gold Star father Stephen Nikoui was arrested for shouting "Remember the Marines" during the speech. The host characterizes the Biden regime as "authoritarian criminals" who have no respect for the families of service members killed during the Afghanistan withdrawal.

Speaker Mike Johnson invited NYPD officers attacked by migrants to the State of the Union, though the family of Laken Riley reportedly declined an invitation. Shroyer argues that Biden should be forced to look at the families of those affected by his border policies while delivering his address. He criticizes the Republican Party for not being strategic enough in their guest selections.