Keeping It Real: Conversations with Jillian Michaels Congressman Donalds Exposes Lies: Government Shutdown Chaos & the Left's Identity Politics Game
Oct 17, 2025
Byron Donalds, a U.S. Congressman from Florida and gubernatorial candidate, engages in a dynamic conversation with Jillian Michaels. He shares insights on the looming government shutdown, tackling issues like immigration and healthcare for undocumented migrants. Byron recalls his viral confrontation with Rashida Tlaib, critiques the media's double standards, and highlights the corrupting influence of identity politics. He contrasts governance in Florida and California, and discusses the organized funding behind protests, offering a no-holds-barred analysis of today's political climate.
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Viral Confrontation With Rashida Tlaib
- Byron Donalds recounts confronting Rashida Tlaib after she labeled Republicans fascists during an oversight hearing about D.C. crime.
- He says he confronted her because such rhetoric can incite violence and endanger lawmakers.
Why Congressional Rhetoric Is Wide Open
- Donalds explains Congress's Speech and Debate Clause allows broad rhetorical freedom for members.
- He notes most members still refrain from dehumanizing rhetoric to avoid endangering colleagues.
Radical Rhetoric Fueled By Primary Politics
- Donalds argues Democratic primary incentives push candidates to radicalize rhetoric to appeal to their base.
- He warns that feeding anger repeatedly risks normalizing violent justification by unstable individuals.
