The Rubin Report Triggernometry Hosts Try to Hide Their Shock at Sam Harris' Charlie Kirk Claim
Nov 21, 2025
Franklin Andres Camargo, a Venezuelan-born political commentator with a keen eye on cultural issues, and young conservative activist C.J. Pearson delve into some heated topics. They react to Sam Harris' bold claims linking Trumpism to violence and discuss the implications of conservative and leftist rhetoric. The duo gives credit to Trump for negotiating hostage deals and debates the impact of foreign student policies. They also scrutinize Nancy Pelosi's retirement motives and criticize the rising crime linked to defunding the police.
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Responsibility For Post-Assassination Rhetoric
- Sam Harris argued Trump and Trumpism soaked the landscape in incendiary rhetoric blamed for escalation after Charlie Kirk's assassination.
- Dave Rubin and guests pushed back, saying left-wing rhetoric and violence are the primary threats to conservatives.
Leftward Source Of Political Violence
- C.J. Pearson asserted most political violence is coming from the left and accused liberal rhetoric of dehumanizing conservatives.
- He cited media examples and polls showing younger liberals' acceptance of political violence.
Demonizing Opponents Lowers The Bar For Violence
- Franklin Camargo argued the left lacks a moral compass and that labeling opponents as Hitler justifies violence.
- He warned calling political opponents existential threats normalizes force over debate.