Trump senior advisor, Stephen Miller, discusses Trump's plan for implementing the largest deportation in US history. Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, talks about budget negotiations and his approach to governing. The hosts also cover the border crisis, scams and identity theft, changing opinions on a Democrat politician, the Israel-Palestine conflict, and the impact of cold weather on voter turnout.
Stephen Miller discusses Trump's detailed plan for implementing the largest deportation in US history if elected president, focusing on immigration and oil.
Speaker Mike Johnson emphasizes the urgency of addressing the immigration issue and securing the border, advocating for transformational policy changes.
Deep dives
Summary of Spending Deal Negotiations
The spending deal negotiations are focused on working towards the 12 separate appropriations bills in order to restore fiscal sanity and engage in good stewardship of taxpayer money. The deal includes significant spending cuts, such as pulling $10 billion from the IRS slush fund and $6.1 billion from the Biden administration's COVID-era funds. The goal is to advance conservative principles and priorities incrementally, given the small Republican majority in Congress. The Speaker is optimistic about expanding the conservative majority and winning back the White House in the upcoming election cycle.
Addressing the Immigration Issue
The Speaker is committed to addressing the immigration issue and securing the border. House Republicans have passed the Secure the Border Act, which includes reforms to the asylum system, reinstituting the Remain in Mexico policy, and finishing the border wall. The Speaker believes in advancing transformational policy changes at the border to address the current crisis. He emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need for immediate action.
Potential Impact of Weather on Iowa Caucuses
The upcoming Iowa caucuses are expected to face extremely cold weather, with temperatures as low as -14 degrees Fahrenheit. While Iowans are accustomed to cold weather, there may be a minimal impact on voter turnout due to the extreme temperatures. Caucus-goers are typically highly committed, so the weather may not deter them from participating. However, it is possible that lukewarm supporters who are less committed might decide not to venture out in such harsh conditions.
Iowa State Poll and Potential Implications
According to a recent Iowa State poll, former President Trump is leading other candidates by a significant margin, up by 40 points. While weather conditions in Iowa could impact voter turnout, if Trump secures such a large victory margin, it could have significant implications for the primary season. If Trump wins Iowa by a landslide, it could potentially signal an early end to the primary season, as his lead would be difficult to overcome for other candidates.
Trump senior advisor Stephen Miller tells Clay and Buck in granular detail how Trump will implement the largest deportation in U.S. history if elected president. Trump explains his dictator remark on immigration and oil. Fetterman makes sense again, this time on South African genocide. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to Clay and Buck on the budget negotiations, his approach to governing, and what he saw at the border. Will weather impact the Iowa caucus?