Elon Musk Vs. Trump, Charlie Kirk, Zohran Mamdani's Worst Moments, Ilhan Omar Caught & More

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Dave Rubin gets choked up watching Trump's inauguration, revealing his fear for Trump's safety and calling it a moment America can 'breathe again'.

The episode opens with a chaotic monologue touching on crime, Rikers Island, and a personal anecdote about midget tossing. Dave Rubin then shifts to discussing Donald Trump's inauguration, describing it as an emotional moment where he felt a weight lift off his chest, citing fears for Trump's safety. He analyzes Trump's speech, focusing on declarations of a national emergency at the southern border and reinstating Remain in Mexico. Rubin critiques media coverage, particularly of Trump's tariff threats against China, explaining them as negotiation tactics. He details the public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump, including Musk's tweet about Trump being in the Epstein files, and speculates on the reasons behind the rift. The host covers Trump's military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, downplaying fears of World War III. He discusses Tulsi Gabbard's report alleging Obama administration involvement in the Russia hoax, praising her clarity. Rubin reacts to the shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University, reflecting on their shared experiences with campus protests and warning about inflammatory rhetoric. He comments on a government shutdown, suggesting the Trump administration is using it to cut federal jobs. The episode touches on a potential Israel-Hamas peace deal brokered by Trump, and ends with criticism of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz over a fraud scandal involving Somali communities.

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A combative political monologue that moves from Iran's nuclear sites to Minnesota corruption allegations without much interest in a quiet landing.

Donald Trump's announcement of attacks on three Iranian nuclear sites gives this final live Rubin Report of the year its driving frame: a brisk, combative pass through force, retaliation, and the possibility of peace.

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You want Trump's Iran strike claims, retaliation warning, and Tim Walz corruption allegations delivered hot and argumentative.

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