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Alleged National Guard Shooter is an Afghan National with Ties to the CIA
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Alleged National Guard Shooter is an Afghan National with Ties to the CIA

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Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the Afghan national accused of shooting two West Virginia National Guard members near the White House, had worked with multiple U.S. government entities, including the CIA, during his time as part of a partner force in Afghanistan, according to information provided to Fox News Digital.

Lakanwal, 29, arrived in the United States in September 2021, one month after the Afghanistan withdrawal conducted under the Biden-Harris administration.

He entered the country through “Operation Allies Welcome,” the program created to bring Afghan nationals to the U.S. following the evacuation.

Intelligence sources told Fox News Digital that Lakanwal had a prior working relationship with various U.S. agencies due to his role with a partner force in Kandahar.

CIA Director John Ratcliffe told Fox News Digital that the administration cited that prior work as justification for permitting him to enter the country in 2021.

“In the wake of the disastrous Biden withdrawal from Afghanistan, the Biden administration justified bringing the alleged shooter to the United States in September 2021 due to his prior work with the U.S. government, including CIA, as a member of a partner force in Kandahar, which ended shortly following the chaotic evacuation,” Ratcliffe said.

Ratcliffe also stated: “The individual—and so many others—should have never been allowed to come here. Our citizens and service members deserve far better than to endure the ongoing fallout from the Biden administration’s catastrophic failures.”

He added: “God bless our brave troops.”

Fox News Digital learned that the FBI has taken the lead on the investigation into the shooting. Multiple senior intelligence officials told the outlet that the incident is being treated as a possible act of international terrorism.

FBI officials confirmed that the two Guardsmen remain in critical condition.

President Donald Trump addressed the nation online late Wednesday.

He called the shooting a “savage attack” and described how one of the Guardsmen “was shot at point-blank range in a monstrous ambush-style attack just steps away from the White House.”

Trump said the “heinous assault” was “an act of evil and act of hatred and an act of terror. It was a crime against our entire nation. It was a crime against humanity.”

Trump also said: “The hearts of all Americans tonight are with those two members of the West Virginia National Guard and their families. The love of our entire country is pouring out for them, and we are lifting them up in our prayers as we are filled with anguish and grief for those who were shot, we’re also filled with righteous anger and ferocious resolve. As President of the United States, I am determined to ensure that the animal who perpetrated this atrocity pays the steepest possible price.”

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said during a Wednesday news conference that the attack was aimed specifically at the Guardsmen.

“This is a targeted shooting,” Bowser said.

“One individual who appeared to target these guardsmen. That individual has been taken into custody.”

Leaked Texts: Dem Senator Brutally Mocks the Men and Women of the Democratic Party
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Leaked Texts: Dem Senator Brutally Mocks the Men and Women of the Democratic Party

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Leaked text messages attributed to Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) surfaced this week in an X post from Jack Posobiec of Human Events, raising questions inside Democratic circles about internal dissatisfaction with the party’s direction.

The screenshots, shared publicly on Monday, show what appear to be exchanges between Gallego and an unidentified recipient described as a “Republican,” with the senator offering blunt assessments of the party’s image and messaging.

Gallego became Arizona’s junior senator after winning the 2024 election against Kari Lake.

According to the post, Gallego received nearly 100,000 more votes than then–Vice President Kamala Harris on the same ballot, while Lake received almost 200,000 fewer votes than President Donald Trump in the state.

The screenshots begin with the unidentified individual encouraging Gallego to take a more prominent leadership role in the party, writing, “…I think its time that somebody with a cool head and a solid plan” rise to the top.

Gallego appeared to respond, “Oh man[,] have you met my party?”

A meme of Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), known for her purple hair, followed.

The meme displayed DeLauro with the caption, “If erectile dysfunction had a face,” and the sender added, “This is how the world views many of them…”

Gallego allegedly replied, “They aren’t wrong.”

The exchange continued with the sender suggesting they could serve as Gallego’s “Republican consultant,” to which Gallego reportedly responded with further comments on party messaging and its public perception.

“We look like the not fun party.”

“Always telling and correcting people.”

“Not allowing no men to be men.”

“Women to be hot.”

“We used to be the party of se[x] drugs and rock and roll.”

“Now Dem women look like Dem men and Dem men look like women.”

Rep. DeLauro drew national attention last month during the government-shutdown fight, after releasing a video criticizing the GOP for taking recess while the Senate continued negotiations on an appropriations bill.

The video, which circulated widely, drew sharp reactions on social media.

The Kari Lake War Room responded on X after Posobiec posted the screenshots, questioning the identity of the individual Gallego was reportedly texting with.

The account wrote, “We wonder who the obsequious ‘Republican’ consultant is who is kissing this Marxist lunatic’s ass? We have some guesses…”

The conversation, if verified, would represent one of the most direct criticisms of Democratic Party identity and branding from within its own elected ranks.

The post continues to circulate on X as political figures and observers react to the statements attributed to Gallego and the implications they may have for internal Democratic dynamics moving forward.

New York Times Torched Over Framing Identity Stealing Illegal Alien as a Victim
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New York Times Torched Over Framing Identity Stealing Illegal Alien as a Victim

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A New York Times report examining the identity theft committed by a Guatemalan national living in the United States unlawfully drew immediate criticism this week after federal officials and public figures pushed back on the newspaper’s framing of the case.

The article compared the experiences of Romeo Perez-Bravo, an illegal alien who used stolen identification records to obtain work in the Midwest, and Dan Kluver, the U.S. citizen whose Social Security information was taken.

According to the Times, Kluver was left with thousands of dollars in tax debts because Perez-Bravo had been working under his information.

The report described identity theft as an “unfortunate feature” of the current employment system and characterized the use of fraudulent or stolen Social Security numbers as a “survival tactic” for illegal immigrants seeking jobs.

The Times cited government estimates that as many as one million undocumented workers are using fraudulent or stolen numbers to pass background checks.

According to the report, such numbers are often acquired through data breaches, sold online for about $150, or distributed in border towns by human smugglers.

The publication noted that many of the stolen identities belong to U.S. citizen children, deceased individuals, or Puerto Ricans whose Social Security information circulates widely on the mainland.

The article sparked strong reactions online, including from the Department of Homeland Security, which publicly addressed the criminal history of Perez-Bravo.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin responded to the coverage and identified the individual involved.

“The violent criminal illegal alien who stole Daniel Kulver’s identity is Guatemalan National Romeo Perez Bravo,” McLaughlin said.

McLaughlin outlined a series of criminal convictions on Perez-Bravo’s record, including offenses for terroristic threats, assault, and four convictions for driving under the influence.

“He reentered the U.S. a third time after being removed, which is a felony,” she added. McLaughlin also emphasized the consequences of identity theft, saying, “Behind every stolen Social Security number is a real American: mothers, fathers, students, and workers facing devastating financial, personal and legal fallout.”

The Times reported that Perez-Bravo had also been involved in a traffic accident that resulted in the death of a 68-year-old grandfather.

Public figures from across the political landscape responded strongly to the article.

Political consultant Steve Cortes wrote that “An illegal alien was using the stolen identity of an American citizen — and the disgusting New York Times writes this story … as if they are BOTH victims.”

Ohio State Rep. Josh Williams echoed similar concerns. “This is just a completely infuriating story,” Williams said.

“When you see Democrats fight back against mass deportations to the extent they have, think about men like Daniel Kluver, who have had their shot at the American Dream turned upside down because of the left’s desire to protect illegals over Americans.”

Other critiques focused on the paper’s framing of Perez-Bravo’s actions.

“One selfish man destroyed another man’s life, killed a grandpa, and sent a young girl to the hospital. It’s incredible to see how hard you strain to varnish over this ugly story,” one response said.

The Project for Immigration Reform also issued a statement reacting to the article.

“The worst part of this article is how the @nytimes tries to paint a sympathetic story about the illegal alien. He was involved in a fatal crash and handed over the identity of the American whose name he’d stolen. The actual victim of the ID theft ended up getting sued for it,” the organization wrote.

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‘Stephen Miller just went NUCLEAR on the “SEDITIOUS SIX”… STRAIGHT OUT of the CIA’S PLAYBOOK’

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Jesse Watters asked White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy Stephen Miller on Fox News what consequences should follow for the six Democratic lawmakers who appeared in a video urging military and intelligence personnel to “refuse illegal orders.”

Miller said their actions constituted a serious breach and should be handled under federal law and military justice codes.

Watters opened the segment by asking, “Mr. Miller, what should happen to the seditious six?”

Miller responded that the conduct shown in the video amounted to a coordinated effort aimed directly at CIA officers and military personnel.

“Well, they should be held accountable under the law and under the Uniform Code of Military Justice for a seditious conspiracy against the United States of America,” Miller said.

“This is completely open and shut straightforward.”

Miller questioned why the group of lawmakers — each with either CIA or military experience — would produce and distribute a video urging personnel to evaluate the legality of orders on their own rather than through established procedures.

“Why would six members of Congress selecting specifically for individuals with a CIA or military background record, a carefully written, carefully produced, slickly edited video messaging directly to members of our clandestine services and our armed forces, telling them to disobey orders from their superiors, telling them that they should individually determine whether an order is legal or illegal and defy it,” Miller said.

Miller noted that the duties carried out by the CIA and the Armed Forces involve high-stakes decision-making.

“The CIA engages in covert missions all over the world involving life and death decisions. The Armed Forces launches life taking missions time and time again. They carry weapons. They control drones, they control missiles, they work on nuclear submarines,” he said.

He argued that introducing doubt within the chain of command creates instability inside institutions that depend on strict operational discipline.

According to Miller, the message was designed to encourage internal revolt.

“For what purpose would you ever deliver this message? As you said, it’s to create a color revolution. It is the CIA playbook for trying to foment insurrection from within the military and within the CIA,” he said.

Miller referenced reactions inside the military after the killing of activist Charlie Kirk earlier this year, saying it pointed to a larger concern.

“Look we saw after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Jesse members of the Armed Forces openly celebrating his murder,” he said.

“So think about that for a second. You have people in the armed forces. It could be a tiny, tiny percentage, but who celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk and then now they’re getting a message from Kelly and from other members of Congress saying, defy your commanders, rise up and defy your superiors.”

He said the rhetoric is dangerous when directed toward individuals with access to weapons and classified operations.

“That kind of language will get people killed. It endangers our national security. It is dangerously radicalizing, and it has all of the evidence of willfulness and intent,” Miller said.

He also pointed to the lawmakers’ public interviews following release of the video.

“And when they go on TV and they say, We can’t name what order is illegal, that proves the point. It was never about the law. It was breaking down the chain of command,” he said.

Miller broadened his criticism to the Democratic Party as a whole. “The Democrat Party is openly engaged every day in trying to tear down democracy, whether it be judges who are binding the President with unlawful orders, releasing violent criminals back onto the street, trying to cement and protect the illegal alien invasion of America and now fomenting rebellion inside the ranks of our armed forces and CIA,” he said.

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Swalwell Pushes Idea That Troops Put a ‘Check’ on President Trump
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Swalwell Pushes Idea That Troops Put a ‘Check’ on President Trump

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California gubernatorial candidate and Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell said on Monday that members of the military have told him they can act as a “check” on President Donald Trump.

Swalwell made the comments during an appearance on Don Lemon’s show, where he discussed the controversy surrounding a video featuring six Democratic lawmakers urging service members to “refuse illegal orders” from the president.

The Department of War announced on X that it launched a formal review into allegations of misconduct against Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, for appearing in the video.

The video drew national attention for its message directed at military personnel.

Swalwell said the review demonstrated what he described as the administration responding to Kelly’s remarks.

He said the decision to examine Kelly’s conduct signaled concern within the administration.

Swalwell said, “What gives me hope, and I talk to service members all the time. They tell me that I don’t appreciate enough and the public doesn’t appreciate enough that while Congress is not a check on the president anymore, and the judiciary at the Supreme Court is hardly a check, military members have told me, ‘We can be a check.’”

He continued, “They’re essentially saying, ‘We’re not going to betray our oath to the Constitution because this guy tells us to.’ While it’s not codified that way — they’re not a branch of government on their own— their honor and integrity might just save us.”

During the segment, Swalwell agreed with Lemon’s characterization that the Trump administration and Republicans were telling service members to disregard the Constitution.

Swalwell said, “To me, the only reason you’d go after Mark Kelly if he’s telling soldiers, ‘You don’t have to follow an unlawful order’ — and they don’t — is if you intend to carry out unlawful orders. If you don’t intend to carry out unlawful orders, why do you care that somebody would say that?”

The discussion took place on the same day Sen. Ruben Gallego of Arizona addressed the issue on CNN.

Gallego warned military personnel about potential repercussions if they acted against Kelly.

Gallego said, “Donald Trump is going to be gone in a couple of years. And if you’re part of the military that is going after sitting senators, sitting members of Congress and part of the weaponization of government, there will be consequences, without a doubt.”

The video at the center of the controversy featured lawmakers directing their comments at service members and urging them to refuse what they called “illegal orders.”

The Department of War’s review of Kelly followed the publication of the video and the reactions that came in its aftermath.

Will Zohran Mamdani Redistribute Wealth to Politicians? Bill Set to Hit His Desk Once in Office
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Will Zohran Mamdani Redistribute Wealth to Politicians? Bill Set to Hit His Desk Once in Office

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A proposal to raise pay for New York City’s elected officials is moving forward at the City Council just weeks before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office.

The bill, introduced on Tuesday by Councilwoman Nantasha Williams of Queens, seeks to increase salaries for the mayor, City Council members, borough presidents, and other citywide officials by more than 16%.

The timing of the proposal drew attention because the original plan had been to hold a vote before Mamdani’s January 1 inauguration.

That schedule shifted when council members realized that the city charter prohibits votes on pay increases during the post-election lame-duck period.

The procedural barrier forced the Council to abandon its December timeline and instead set the bill up for hearings that would allow consideration in early 2026.

The sudden push raised questions among officials who said the timing appeared designed either to avoid involving the incoming mayor or to spare him from a politically complicated decision.

Kalman Yeger, a Democratic state Assemblyman and former City Council member, said, “The only thing is I think they are worried that the mayor-elect won’t do it.”

He added, “They are afraid if they pass it in January and he’d have to veto. How does the mayor-elect justify it, saying the working man can’t afford milk? He can’t sign off to give them a $20,000 raise.”

The bill has 32 co-sponsors, including Mamdani allies Crystal Hudson, Lincoln Restler, and Chi A. Ossé, all Brooklyn Democrats.

According to one source familiar with the discussions, the legislation places Mayor-elect Mamdani in a difficult position after a campaign centered on affordability.

The source said Mamdani could either veto the pay bill or sign a measure “making New York more affordable for the political class.”

If approved, the bill would raise City Council salaries from $148,500 to $172,500 — the first increase in nearly ten years.

The overall salary allocation for council positions would rise from $7.5 million to $8.8 million.

The raises would extend beyond the Council. Under the proposal, the mayor’s salary would increase from $258,750 to $300,500.

The public advocate’s salary would rise from $184,000, while borough presidents, currently earning $180,000, would also see increases.

The city comptroller’s salary, currently $210,000, would be included in the 16% adjustment.

Council members have said privately that their pay no longer reflects increases seen by many other city employees since 2016.

Those discussions became public when Williams introduced the measure, which was first reported by the New York Daily News.

Because the city charter blocks action on pay legislation between Election Day and New Year’s Day, Williams revised course and scheduled a hearing to keep the bill active.

“If we have a hearing on the bill this year, we don’t need a hearing on it next year. It’s pre-considered,” Williams told The Post on Tuesday.

When asked if the Council planned to pass the measure in January, she replied, “That’s the goal.”

Outgoing Speaker Adrienne Adams, who leaves office at the end of the year, said previous administrations should have addressed compensation before the issue fell to incoming officials.

She cited former Mayor Bill de Blasio and departing Mayor Eric Adams when asked about the stalled action on salaries.

Pressed on whether the Council should approve the bill, she declined to offer guidance, saying, “I’m out of here. I’m out. That’s something for the new members.”

The bill will remain pending as members prepare for the start of the new term and for Mayor-elect Mamdani’s decision on whether to approve or reject the proposed salary increases.

Iowa Democrat Caught Red-Handed, Her Campaign Persona Unravels in Real Time
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Iowa Democrat Caught Red-Handed, Her Campaign Persona Unravels in Real Time

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Iowa Democrat Christina Bohannan has centered her congressional campaign messaging on having a working-class background and knowing what it means “to struggle to put food on the table.”

Her financial disclosures and property records show significant assets, including high-value real estate in Iowa and Florida, as well as substantial stock holdings.

At the Iowa State Fair, Bohannan told a crowd, “You know, I know what it’s like to work so hard and to, to still struggle to put food on the table.”

In multiple campaigns for the same House seat, she has described growing up in a trailer park and facing choices “between putting groceries in the cart and filling prescription drugs.”

Iowa Public Radio reported she reiterated that “she knows what it’s like to struggle.”

Real estate and financial filings provide details that differ from the image she presents on the campaign trail.

In June, Bohannan purchased University of Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery’s $1.55 million home in Iowa City.

Records also show she has long owned a waterfront condo in a gated Sarasota, Florida community where properties range from about $300,000 to more than $1 million and require several thousand dollars in annual fees.

Her financial disclosures indicate the Florida condo has produced as much as $50,000 per year in rental income.

Bohannan’s filings also report that she and her husband hold six-figure amounts in individual technology stocks, including Apple, Alphabet, and Meta.

The investments remain in place despite her “ETHICS PLAN” proposal calling for members of Congress to halt stock trading while serving.

Fox News Digital contacted Bohannan for comment but did not receive a response before publication.

Bohannan is running against Republican Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.

Earlier in the month, Bohannan attempted to criticize Miller-Meeks over what she described as her opponent’s “true values,” posting a photo of the congresswoman seated in first class on a plane “as her constituents suffer from Trump’s policies.”

“This photo tells you more about Miller-Meeks’ true values than her entire town hall did,” Bohannan wrote in the post containing the image.

The criticism prompted a response from district supervisor Austin Hayek, who pointed to Bohannan’s recent home purchase.

“Christina Bohannan is concerned with 1st class – weird since she just bought a $1.55 million dollar home,” Hayek wrote.

“Seems she’s wanting others to share the wealth, but not herself and she cares more about her personal living than the ‘poor.’ Stop the virtue signally.”

Minnesota Judge Overturns Medicaid Fraud Verdict Despite Jury’s Quick Guilty Decision
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Minnesota Judge Overturns Medicaid Fraud Verdict Despite Jury’s Quick Guilty Decision

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A Minnesota judge has overturned a jury’s guilty verdict in a Medicaid fraud case involving a Minneapolis man and his wife, a decision that could affect additional fraud prosecutions in the state.

The ruling comes amid a series of ongoing fraud investigations connected to programs including Medicaid, Feeding Our Future, and state housing initiatives.

State investigators presented evidence that the couple, identified in court as Yusuf and his wife, operated what was described as a “home health company” from a mailbox address used by multiple similar companies.

Prosecutors also introduced records showing tens of thousands of dollars spent on luxury items. A jury found both defendants guilty after approximately four hours of deliberation.

The verdict was reversed by Hennepin County Judge Sarah West. Defense attorney Joe Tamburino, who was not part of the case but reviewed the decision, explained the basis of the ruling.

“It’s reversing or overturning a jury’s verdict,” Tamburino said.

He said Judge West concluded that the state’s case relied “heavily on circumstantial evidence” and did not “exclude other reasonable, rational inferences.”

“That, in fact, there could’ve been other reasonable theories other than guilt in this case. That’s what it comes down to,” Tamburino said.

Judge West wrote that she was “troubled” by the fraud presented in the case but determined the evidence did not meet the legal threshold required to uphold the convictions.

State Rep. Kristin Robbins, chair of the House Fraud Prevention and State Oversight Committee, said she was “stunned” by the ruling.

She said the case highlighted gaps in current law.

“We want to strengthen state law so that we can get prosecutions out of these cases,” Robbins said.

“Because clearly a jury thought he was guilty.”

Members of the jury expressed similar reactions.

Jury foreman Ben Walfoort said he was “shocked” by the decision to overturn the verdict.

“I’m shocked based off of all of the evidence that was presented to us and the obvious guilt that we saw based off of said evidence,” Walfoort said.

“It was not a difficult decision whatsoever. The deliberation took probably four hours at most.”

“Based off of the state’s evidence that was presented, I was beyond a reasonable doubt,” he said.

The Minnesota Attorney General’s Office has filed an appeal seeking to reinstate the convictions.

Judge West previously worked as a public defender and as a transaction manager at Barclays before being appointed to the bench.

The case is one of several developments arising from fraud investigations involving public programs in Minnesota.

State officials have reported large-scale fraud in multiple systems, including Medicaid and Feeding Our Future, with related cases involving allegations of improper payments, shell organizations, and money transferred out of the country.

Federal and state agencies continue to pursue active investigations, and lawmakers have held hearings examining oversight procedures.

The appeal filed by the Attorney General’s Office will move to the Minnesota Court of Appeals, where judges will review the record and determine whether the trial court appropriately applied the legal standards governing the reversal of jury verdicts.

On CNN: Trump’s Base Support is Like a Rock… Like Going Up Against a Buzzsaw
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On CNN: Trump’s Base Support is Like a Rock… Like Going Up Against a Buzzsaw

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President Donald Trump continues to maintain broad support within the Republican Party, according to new polling that shows his approval rating among GOP voters holding steady at 87 percent.

The figure matches his standing from six months earlier and surpasses the approval levels recorded by former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama within their respective parties at comparable points in their second terms.

Bush’s approval rating with Republicans stood at 78 percent at that time, and Obama’s approval rating with Democrats was 78 percent.

The polling was released alongside additional data measuring Trump’s performance in Republican primary endorsements.

According to the results, candidates endorsed by Trump won 98 percent of their races in 2020, 95 percent in 2022, and 96 percent in 2024.

The numbers reflect Trump’s continued influence over Republican primary contests and the extent to which GOP candidates have sought his support over multiple election cycles.

CNN reported recently on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s decision to leave office a year before the end of her term and not seek re-election in 2026.

Greene had broken with Trump, and Trump endorsed her primary opponent.

The outlet noted that the endorsement, combined with Greene’s shift in position, contributed to expectations that she would face a difficult primary campaign.

While Trump’s standing among Republican voters remains consistent, his national approval rating has shown movement in recent months.

According to the RealClearPolitics polling average, Trump held a 45 percent approval rating and a 53 percent disapproval rating as of October 1.

The most recent data shows Trump with a 43 percent approval rating and a 55 percent disapproval rating.

The shift represents a move from an eight-point deficit to a 13-point deficit.

Polling indicates that the change in overall approval is reflected primarily in responses from Independent voters, particularly regarding views of the economy.

The polling comes as the political environment moves toward the 2026 midterm elections.

Trump has historically maintained strong turnout support from his base in election cycles where he plays an active role, and past midterms have shown that his involvement in rallying supporters can affect outcomes in closely contested races.

Analysts observing past elections have noted that high Republican turnout during periods when Trump is engaged in campaigning can prove decisive, particularly in districts where margins are narrow.

The data showing Trump holding support among Republican voters stands in contrast to the experience of past presidents who saw declines in their party’s support during their second terms.

Historical polling from previous administrations shows that erosion of support among a president’s base can lead to steep declines in overall approval ratings, as occurred during the second term of George W. Bush following his push for immigration legislation.

Trump’s level of support within the Republican Party has remained consistent in the face of broader national shifts in voter sentiment.

Polling indicates that while Independent voters have expressed concerns related to the economy, Trump’s base continues to view his policies and leadership favorably.

The polling numbers, along with the record of primary endorsements, highlight the ongoing central role Trump holds within the Republican Party as attention begins to shift to the next national election cycle.

The data further emphasizes that Trump remains a key political figure for Republican candidates seeking to secure their nominations and build support among conservative voters.

Scott Jennings Tells Establishment Republicans to ‘F All the Way Off’
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Scott Jennings Tells Establishment Republicans to ‘F All the Way Off’

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Republican strategist Scott Jennings criticized Republicans who supported former Vice President Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential campaign, arguing they moved away from long-held conservative positions rather than working to preserve them. His comments came Monday on “After Party with Emily Jashinsky.”

Jennings said he encountered Republicans during the 2024 race who claimed backing Harris was necessary to protect conservatism.

He questioned those arguments and said they reflected a push to move the ideology away from its traditional positions.

“During the 2024 campaign, I kept hearing these Republicans say things like, ‘In order to save conservatism, we have to vote for Kamala Harris.’ And as someone who had to sit out there and debate these issues every night, I could never sort of figure out why they were saying that, what they meant by that,” Jennings said.

“And then I started to think about the underlying arguments they were making, the other statements they were making, and I realized that they weren’t trying to save conservatism. They were trying to liberalize it.”

Jennings said the same individuals no longer support Republican candidates or core conservative positions.

“A lot of these people no longer vote for any Republican. A lot of these people no longer are pro-life. A lot of these people no longer really believe in any of the conservative stuff that we have all supposedly been fighting for for the last 25 years,” he said.

“They let their personality conflicts or problems with Donald Trump completely and totally change what they claim to be fighting for. Heck, look around.”

He pointed to former George W. Bush administration communications official Nicolle Wallace, now an MS NOW anchor, referencing remarks she made in 2021.

“We relied upon her for communications advice in the Bush White House. Now, this is somebody who built their career supposedly communicating with the American people about George W. Bush’s conservative agenda,” Jennings said.

“And now she is one of the most deranged looney tunes in American media … Did you ever believe any of it? … Bush was a conservative guy.”

Jennings also criticized “The Bulwark Podcast” host and MS NOW analyst Tim Miller, who left the Republican Party in 2020 after having worked as a GOP operative, including on former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush’s 2016 presidential campaign.

“Tim Miller, this other looney tunes. He was supposedly a Republican operative. Now, he is one of the most liberal people in our political affairs ecosystem,” Jennings said.

“Did you ever believe any of it? And what is it about Donald Trump that made you change every single thing that you supposedly ever believed in? And I just, I don’t understand how one person could break so many supposedly smart and experienced people.”

Jennings said he still cannot understand how people identifying as Republicans supported Democratic candidates and positions in recent years.

“And to this day, I still do not understand people who claim to be Republicans running around having voted for Democrats in each of the last three elections, having advocated for Democrats to win the Senate, having advocated for Democrats to win the House, having advocated for pro-abortion policies, having advocated for every liberal social crusade, and then look me in the eye and say, ‘You’re hurting conservatism by supporting Donald Trump.’ F all the way off,” he said.

Jashinsky laughed during Jennings’ criticism of Miller, prompting him to continue.

“I don’t know if I’ve ever been around anybody who was less good at their job, but more condescending,” Jennings said.

“His talent to condescension ratio is so far off it’s ridiculous.”


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