Hour 3 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show delivers a dynamic and wide-ranging discussion centered on President Donald Trump’s bold political maneuvers, international diplomacy, and the shifting political landscape in America. The hour opens with commentary on Trump’s temporary federalization of the DC Metro Police, a move prompted by rising violent crime in the nation’s capital. The hosts highlight the contrast between past strict enforcement on minor offenses like fake IDs and the current leniency toward serious crimes such as carjackings. They emphasize Trump’s appointment of Judge Jeanine Pirro as U.S. Attorney for DC, praising her tough-on-crime stance and potential to override local prosecutors in federal cases involving drugs and firearms.
The conversation transitions to Trump’s upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin, framing it as a pivotal moment in global diplomacy. Trump’s strategy to end the war in Ukraine includes leveraging tariffs on India for purchasing discounted Russian oil, thereby pressuring Putin economically. The hosts analyze the geopolitical implications of this move, suggesting it may have forced Putin to the negotiating table. They also reflect on Trump’s unique ability to command media attention and shape the national narrative, noting a possible softening of the press corps’ stance toward him.
Throughout the hour, the hosts critique the Democratic Party’s reliance on race-based politics, arguing that Trump’s policies are resonating with Black and Latino voters, particularly on issues like crime and deportation. They cite growing disillusionment with movements like Black Lives Matter, which they claim have led to increased violence and failed to deliver meaningful change. The discussion includes data on rising support for Trump among Black men, with one in five reportedly voting for him in 2024—a shift the hosts describe as “transformative.”
Listeners also weigh in with talkbacks, sparking a lighthearted debate about the tallest mountains in the U.S., including Mount Mitchell and Mount Rainier. The hour closes with reflections on the enduring appeal of Bernie Sanders, critiques of Democratic leadership, and a call for broader media engagement across platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
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