The Andrew Klavan Show My Hot Take On Trump's Accomplishments So Far
Jan 15, 2026
The host humorously evaluates Trump's notable actions in 2025, praising his peace deal in Israel and his firm stance against Maduro in Venezuela. He debates the implications of abolishing the filibuster and expresses concerns over increased Chinese student visas due to espionage risks. The quick border closure receives a thumbs up, while accepting Air Force One from Qatar raises eyebrows. The host applauds steps against DEI, warns about drug price policy risks, and criticizes federal marijuana easing. Ultimately, he finds most actions positive, despite some questionable choices.
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Peace Through Regional Integration
- Andrew Klavan praises Trump's Israel-Gaza peace work as making the world safer by degrading Iran's terrorist capacity.
- He credits Trump with bringing Israel into regional diplomacy via Abraham Accords-style deals instead of pushing a two-state focus.
Venezuela: Police Action, Not Regime Change
- Klavan frames the Venezuelan operation as a 'police action' rather than an invasion and approves arresting Nicolás Maduro.
- He emphasizes he supported removing the threat but not replacing Venezuela's government or forcing elections.
Filibuster Calculus: Preemptive Politics
- Klavan weighs scrapping the filibuster as risky but ultimately necessary because he believes Democrats will remove it when in power.
- He calls the filibuster useful but concedes politics force Republicans to act preemptively.