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Episode 5085: 26 Billion In DEI Payments Still Being Distributed By SBA; How Republicans Need To Approach Jack Smith

Jan 22, 2026
Christopher Rufo, a conservative activist, dives into a $26 billion SBA contracting fund he labels a DEI slush fund, raising alarms about fraud and exclusions. Investigative journalist Julie Kelly outlines crucial questions for Republicans regarding Special Counsel Jack Smith's testimony, exposing his alleged misrepresentations and tying it to broader political prosecutions. Political scientist Dr. Bradley Thayer discusses the shift at Davos, contrasting Trump's stance against globalist elites, framing a new era for international relations.
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INSIGHT

SBA's $26B Race-Based Contracting Problem

  • The SBA runs a $26 billion, race-based contracting program effectively excluding white men from eligibility.
  • Christopher Rufo calls it a 45-year slush fund with no comprehensive audit and widespread fraud concerns.
ADVICE

Use The 'Nuclear Option' To End The Program

  • Rufo urges the administration to use the 'nuclear option' and stop administering the program as unconstitutional.
  • He recommends zeroing it out and letting the courts challenge the decision.
INSIGHT

Program Benefits Don't Match 'Disadvantaged' Claim

  • Many beneficiaries are highly educated Indian American firms, undermining the program's 'disadvantaged' premise.
  • Rufo highlights token ownership and shell-company manipulation, including Alaska native firm tactics.
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