22 OCT 2025: Breaking News: Leftist Violence in L.A. (And the White House?) // The Ballroom Debate // The Podcasts That Whisper in Trump's Ear // Global News: Gaza, Ukraine, Central Asia Strategy
The Wright Report
Bryan Dean Wright
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🗓️ 22 October 2025
⏱️ 25 minutes
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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a violent attack on ICE officers in Los Angeles, political backlash over Trump's $250 million White House ballroom, new data showing rising grocery and utility costs, and how lobbyists are turning to YouTube and podcasts to reach the President. We then go global with updates on Ukraine, Gaza, and Trump's growing influence in Central Asia.
Democrat Activist Attacks ICE Officers:
Federal agents attempted to arrest an illegal alien and Democrat influencer in California, who used his car to ram ICE officers before being shot and hospitalized. Bryan links this to escalating left-wing rhetoric and warns that "Democrats' calls to do whatever it takes to stop Trump are getting people killed."
Trump's White House Ballroom Sparks Debate:
The President began construction on a new East Wing ballroom funded by private donors. While critics like Mazie Hirono and Hillary Clinton call it symbolic of dictatorship, Elizabeth Warren argues it shows Trump is out of touch with struggling Americans. Bryan notes her line could resonate as power bills and grocery costs rise.
Economic Pressures Mount:
Electricity prices are up four percent due to AI data centers, while turkey prices have jumped forty percent and beef remains high. Walmart and Aldi are competing to keep Thanksgiving meals under $4 per person. Bryan calls it a test of whether Democrats can exploit pocketbook frustration.
Lobbyists Turn to Podcasts:
According to Politico, D.C. lobbyists are now paying to place clients on top conservative podcasts and YouTube shows to get Trump's attention — bypassing Congress entirely. Bryan warns listeners to "trust, but verify" what they hear online.
Global Peace Efforts and the Mineral Wars:
Europe is drafting a "Trump Plan for Peace" to end the war in Ukraine, while Vice President JD Vance works to hold Gaza's ceasefire together amid Turkish power plays. Meanwhile, Trump is expanding influence in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan through trade and mining deals designed to block China's Silk Road ambitions.
"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32
Keywords: ICE officer attack Los Angeles, Trump White House ballroom East Wing, Elizabeth Warren Trump economy critique, electricity prices AI data centers, Walmart Aldi Thanksgiving deals, Politico podcast lobbying Trump, Ukraine Trump peace plan Europe, Gaza JD Vance ceasefire Turkey, Trump Kazakhstan tungsten mine China Silk Road
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| 0:00.0 | It's October 22nd. I'm Brian Dean Wright, former CIA operations officer, and this is The Wright Report. |
| 0:09.0 | Hey, good day to you, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to The Wright Report, your daily news podcast. |
| 0:22.5 | I've got four briefs for you this morning that are shaping America and the world. First up, |
| 0:28.1 | developing news from late yesterday about a Democrat activist in Los Angeles who used his car to |
| 0:32.8 | attack ICE officers. Two people have been shot. In fact, another car, folks, just crashed into a White House |
| 0:38.2 | gate late last night. All of that news coming up first and shortly. Second, President Trump |
| 0:43.2 | was taking heat this morning for building a new $250 million ballroom at the White House. One Democrat |
| 0:48.9 | Senator's criticism about that, it might just land. We'll cover economic data to help us see why that might be. |
| 0:55.8 | Third, if you want to get President Trump's ear this morning, you just need a good YouTube or podcast host. |
| 1:01.3 | I'll explain that news shortly. Fourth, we go around the globe this morning for the latest in Gaza to talk about peace. |
| 1:07.8 | Then to Ukraine, where Kiev is firing 9,000 drones a day in this war. |
| 1:12.6 | And then we've got stops in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan for a look at President |
| 1:17.1 | Trump's quiet strategy to punch China right in the mouth. |
| 1:20.2 | So grab your maps for that one. |
| 1:22.1 | But first, let's get to our top stories of the morning. |
| 1:25.6 | The LA Times reports that federal ICE officers tried to arrest a |
| 1:28.9 | Democrat social media influencer and illegal alien yesterday in California. But when they try to do so, |
| 1:35.1 | this TikTok star named Richard L.A. use his car as a weapon and began to slam and attack ICE officers |
| 1:41.4 | trying to escape. Federal law enforcement then followed protocol and fired several rounds or shots at this |
| 1:47.1 | leftist to try to subdue him and the vehicle. |
| 1:50.2 | He is now hospitalized with a minor gunshot and he will recover. |
| 1:54.5 | Meanwhile, a federal officer was also hit with what appears to be a ricocheted bullet. |
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