The Glenn Beck Program Politico's $34M Taxpayer Gift Is 'One of the Biggest Media Scandals' | Guests: Liz Wheeler & Stephen Moore | 2/6/25
Feb 6, 2025
Liz Wheeler, a BlazeTV host and investigative journalist, joins Stephen Moore, co-founder of the Committee to Unleash Prosperity, to tackle the shocking revelation that Politico received $34 million in federal funding, which Wheeler dubs one of the biggest media scandals. They dive into the implications for media integrity and taxpayer accountability. Tom Homan, Trump's border czar, discusses the threat posed by drug cartels amid increasing enforcement measures. The conversation also touches on Trump’s tax implications for American consumers and the ongoing political maneuvering surrounding Kash Patel’s nomination.
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Early Border Security Planning
- Trump contacted Tom Homan before announcing his presidential candidacy.
- Homan agreed to return as border czar, and they began planning border security measures over a year ago.
Cartel Retaliation
- Cartels profited from U.S. taxpayer money through NGOs and border activity.
- Homan anticipates cartel retaliation due to Trump's crackdown, potentially involving violence at the border.
Politicians Impeding ICE
- Politicians impeding border security by not cooperating with ICE could face felony charges.
- Pam Bondi, at the DOJ, is cracking down on sanctuary cities by withholding federal funding.