Topic: House Speaker

Chase Geiser discusses Steve Bannon's skepticism of Elon Musk and the DOGE initiative's progress in identifying federal waste. Geiser blames Speaker Mike Johnson for pitting Trump and Musk against each other to maintain his own power. He criticizes Johnson for promoting a $1.2 trillion omnibus bill that funded biolabs and expanded federal pandemic powers.

Speaker Mike Johnson directs the Sergeant at Arms to remove Representative Al Green from the House Chamber following a breach of decorum and willful disruption of the joint session. Donald Trump pauses his speech during the removal, while commentators Alex Jones and Owen Shroyer mock the Democratic representative's exit. Trump then resumes his address, claiming his first month in office has been the most successful in United States history.

The House of Representatives is conducting a vote on whether Speaker Mike Johnson will continue in his leadership role. Despite personal distrust of Johnson, Alex Jones notes that Donald Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene support him, suggesting that some former "bad guys" are joining the populist movement. Jones expresses a positive prognosis for the incoming Trump administration, citing 95% positive behavior in Trump's cabinet selections.

Ivan Raikland proposes a strategy to nominate Donald Trump as Speaker of the House to provide him with a trusted security detail controlled by the House Sergeant at Arms. This move would allow Trump to go on the offensive against the "deep state" and enforce inherent contempt charges against officials like Merrick Garland. The plan is presented as a way to bypass the Department of Homeland Security's control over Trump's protection.

Mindy Kaling and Hakeem Jeffries speak at the DNC, with the hosts criticizing their focus on family ties and identity. They mock Jeffries's physical mannerisms and attire, comparing him to a "blacker version of Peter Thiel." The discussion centers on the DNC's attempt to humanize their leaders through emotional storytelling.

The race for Speaker of the House is analyzed following the removal of Kevin McCarthy, with Tom Emmer identified as a "never-Trumper" and the establishment's preferred candidate. The audience is encouraged to contact their representatives to oppose Emmer's candidacy. The segment highlights the need to primary "old bulls" in the House who refuse to support fiscal responsibility and limited government.

Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses the paralysis in the House of Representatives following the removal of Kevin McCarthy. She expresses opposition to a resolution making Patrick McHenry a temporary speaker and urges the Republican conference to unify behind Jim Jordan. Greene warns that the internal fighting could cost Republicans the majority and the ability to write the tax code in 2025.

Jones expresses support for Jim Jordan's bid for Speaker of the House, citing it as a strategic move to disrupt the globalist agenda. He promotes his book, "The Great Awakening," as a blueprint for a second renaissance to counter the "transhumanist wonderland" planned by big banks and intelligence agencies. He credits Bannon and Carlson for their specific roles in shifting public consciousness.

The segment covers the internal Republican struggle to elect a new Speaker of the House following Kevin McCarthy's ouster. The hosts discuss the lack of floor votes for Steve Scalise and his perceived alignment with the "McCarthy regime." Criticism is directed at Scalise's support for the war in Ukraine, while Jim Jordan is presented as the preferred candidate for the Republican base.

Owen Shroyer returns to discuss the House Speaker race, citing a poll by Thomas Massie where Jim Jordan received 94% of the public vote compared to Steve Scalise's 6%. Shroyer criticizes Americans who prioritize foreign conflicts over domestic issues like the Speaker race. He reports that Scalise lacks the necessary floor votes to secure the position, signaling a victory for the anti-establishment wing of the GOP.

Reporting from Amber Kraybach is cited to explain the deadlock in the House Speaker race. The hosts claim 210 Republicans are beholden to lobbyists, while only 12 to 20 prioritize the American people. Shroyer discusses the "outside shot" that a few "dead duck" Republicans might vote for Democrat Hakeem Jeffries in exchange for lucrative lobbying jobs after their terms end.

Republicans have nominated Steve Scalise for Speaker of the House following a 113-99 vote over Jim Jordan. The host revisits the June 14, 2017, assassination attempt by James Hodgkinson, a Democrat who shot Scalise at a congressional baseball practice. The segment contrasts the lack of sustained media coverage regarding this left-wing violence with the intense focus on January 6 protesters, questioning if Scalise will address this bias in his new role.

The host criticizes Congress for prioritizing a resolution to support Israel while the U.S. border remains open. She interprets the biblical phrase "wars and rumors of wars" as a warning about the dissemination of half-truths and propaganda. Dalley argues that the ultimate goal of these media cycles is to keep the public paralyzed by fear—whether of illness or violence—to justify the removal of civil liberties and the implementation of more control.

Stone expresses doubt that Donald Trump will seek the Speakership, noting that Trump is focused on the presidency and currently supports Jim Jordan. He criticizes House Republicans for being intimidated by the Justice Department and calls for a more aggressive investigation into Hunter Biden. Stone emphasizes that the 2024 election must be "free, fair, and honest," specifically warning about the digital manipulation of voters by Silicon Valley tech giants.

Following the removal of Kevin McCarthy, there is a growing movement to install Donald Trump as the Speaker of the House. Proponents argue that this move would allow Trump to directly challenge the Justice Department's funding and the "illegitimate" deep state. Trump has indicated he would be open to the position to help unify the Republican Party and stop the political prosecution of his supporters.

Republican voters and leaders are increasingly calling for Donald Trump to be elected Speaker of the House to remind Washington D.C. of his leadership. Proponents argue that despite 91 felony charges and four indictments, Trump remains the only figure capable of saving the country through his policies. The discussion emphasizes that the U.S. Constitution allows for a Speaker who is not a sitting member of Congress.

Representative Matt Gaetz reiterates that the House has been "paralyzed" for decades by a refusal to pass regular budgets, opting instead for continuing resolutions and omnibus bills. He argues that Kevin McCarthy's failure to adhere to the January agreement necessitated his removal. Gaetz suggests that the next Speaker must commit to a transparent appropriations process to address the $2.2 trillion annual deficit.

Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her exclusive support for Donald Trump to become the next Speaker of the House. She explains that the Speaker does not need to be a member of Congress and that Trump is the only leader the Republican base trusts to fight the "communist layer" in Washington. Greene notes that while she supported McCarthy to secure an impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, the current crisis requires a more aggressive leader.

Kevin McCarthy failed to secure the Speakership in multiple rounds of voting, with predictions of an 0-for-12 streak. Critics compare the "doomsday" rhetoric used by the GOP establishment to support McCarthy to the warnings issued against Donald Trump in 2016. The standoff highlights a divide between the Republican donor class and holdout representatives.

Kevin McCarthy fell two votes short of the Speakership in his 12th attempt, despite reaching a new high of 213 votes. Thirteen former holdouts flipped to McCarthy, though several members were absent for reasons including funerals and medical emergencies. The narrow loss left McCarthy visibly frustrated as the House moved toward further deliberations.