VINCE The Right Made Him President, The Left Made Him King | Episode 150
Oct 20, 2025
Emily Jashinsky, a savvy DC correspondent and media commentator, joins to dissect the recent 'No Kings' protests and the ongoing government shutdown. They explore the absurdity of protester claims against Trump, revealing many were unable to articulate their grievances. The conversation touches on violent rhetoric stemming from the left and analyzes the mockery by politicians like Pelosi. Emily also discusses the left's struggle to move past past scandals, emphasizing how this impacts their current narrative, and predicts whether the shutdown will end soon.
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Protests Lacked Concrete Grievances
- The No Kings protests revealed protesters largely lacked concrete grievances and were driven by identity and social affiliation rather than policy specifics.
- Vince argues this demonstrates they don't actually face measurable harms from Trump's actions and therefore their 'king' narrative is hollow.
On-Camera Protester Confusion
- A TikTok reporter approached protesters and many admitted they weren't expecting to be on camera and couldn't explain why they were there.
- Vince compares this to Tea Party participants who could articulate specific policy complaints like taxation.
Public Dissent Undercuts 'King' Claim
- Visible, noisy protests (inflatable costumes, public interviews) actually show that political free speech is functioning, contradicting the 'king' claim.
- Vince uses protesters' comfort in public dissent as evidence Trump is not a dictator.
