Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show dives into the explosive fallout from a leaked intelligence report questioning the effectiveness of a recent U.S. military strike on Teran. Hosts Clay and Buck, alongside commentary from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, launch a full-throated defense of the mission and President Donald Trump’s leadership, while sharply criticizing the mainstream media for what they describe as politically motivated reporting. The hour opens with a breakdown of the CNN and New York Times leaks, which suggested the strike may have failed. Buck Sexton, drawing on his intelligence background, explains the complexities of identifying leakers and the dangers of politicizing classified information. The hosts argue that the leak was a deliberate attempt by the “deep state” to undermine President Trump’s credibility and military success. Pete Hegseth’s fiery Pentagon press conference is a focal point, where he accuses the press corps of rooting against Trump and downplaying the bravery and precision of U.S. pilots. The segment includes a viral moment where Hegseth is questioned for not explicitly acknowledging female pilots, prompting a broader discussion on gender politics in the military and media. A former female military pilot calls in to express support for Hegseth, dismissing the controversy as media-driven nitpicking. The conversation then shifts to media bias, with Clay and Buck highlighting how left-leaning outlets like MSNBC and The New York Times prioritize partisan attacks over objective journalism. They also explore the influence of Fox News personalities in the Trump administration, praising the communication skills of figures like Hegseth and Dan Bongino. Later in the hour, the hosts discuss the state of the intelligence community, estimating that while military personnel lean pro-Trump (60/40), civilian agencies like the CIA are more ideologically opposed. They revisit the case of Reality Winner as an example of ideological leaks and question the loyalty of some within the intelligence apparatus. The hour also touches on international affairs, including Trump’s NATO summit appearance, where he was humorously referred to as “daddy” by a NATO chief. This leads to a broader discussion on America’s role as the backbone of European security and the need for NATO allies to increase defense spending. Additional segments include commentary on cybersecurity threats, with news of a massive data breach affecting billions of login credentials, and a humorous critique of political correctness in sports, such as the NBA replacing the term “owner” with “governor.”