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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Hour 1 - Sen. Ron Johnson on Why He Flipped

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

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Politics, Daily News, Society & Culture, News Commentary, News

4.311.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 June 2025

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Hour 1 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show kicks off with a patriotic July 4th theme and a strong focus on the political momentum surrounding President Donald Trump. The hosts highlight a series of recent wins for the Trump administration, including economic indicators, legislative developments, and media narratives shifting in his favor. Key topics include: WI Senator Ron Johnson's support for the "Big Beautiful Bill" in the U.S. Senate, which aims to address tax policy, border security, and healthcare reform. The bill is positioned as a major legislative victory for Republicans and a critical step toward repealing parts of Obamacare. Economic optimism under President Trump, with the stock market hitting all-time highs, gas prices at a four-year low, and inflation showing signs of retreat. The hosts credit Trump’s tariff strategy and economic leadership for these positive trends. Tariff policy and trade negotiations, particularly with Canada, are discussed in depth. The hosts argue that Trump’s tough stance has led to increased federal revenue without the inflationary impact critics predicted. The 2026 Senate race in North Carolina, where Senator Thom Tillis will not seek re-election. Speculation surrounds a potential run by Laura Trump, which could reshape the GOP primary landscape. Media acknowledgment of Trump’s success, including segments from CNN and other outlets recognizing his growing political strength. Criticism of the Senate parliamentarian and the reconciliation process, especially regarding the exclusion of provisions like removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act. Healthcare reform and Medicaid expansion rollbacks, with Senator Johnson advocating for ending what he describes as a “financing scam” that incentivizes states to expand Medicaid under Obamacare. Cultural commentary, including critiques of progressive figures like Ketanji Brown Jackson and New York City political candidates, as well as a broader discussion on leadership, media bias, and conservative values. This hour sets the tone for a high-energy, pro-Trump broadcast that blends political analysis, economic commentary, and cultural critique. It emphasizes the importance of conservative leadership, fiscal responsibility, and American exceptionalism heading into Independence Day.

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:04.1

Welcome to today's edition of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show podcast.

0:09.3

Welcome in July 4th edition of Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, July 4th week edition.

0:19.5

I am down on the Gulf of America for what should be one heck of a celebratory experience

0:27.9

surrounding the very first 4th of July on the Gulf of America.

0:33.6

And all weekend long, it just felt to me like everything continued to break in Donald Trump's direction.

0:44.0

And we are living in a pretty phenomenal timeline right now.

0:49.8

Updating you on the big stories over the weekend, the big beautiful bill nearing its passage in the United States Senate.

0:58.4

We will talk with Senator Ron Johnson, who was one of the last to flip and support this.

1:04.9

Big news in terms of the 2026 elections, one of the two individuals who voted against this bill effectively,

1:15.0

Senator Rand Paul, one of the others. But Tom Tillis, who was going to face a very difficult

1:22.7

race in the United States Senate in North Carolina. Republican senator there is not going to run

1:30.4

for re-elections, so there will be a big primary probably, although I would imagine whoever

1:35.8

Trump endorses, and there's some talk that Laura Trump, his daughter-in-law, who was involved

1:41.7

with the RNC, might decide to step forward in that race,

1:46.3

which will be a big battleground and one of the top targets, regardless, even if Tom Tillis was going to run,

1:53.9

North Carolina, battleground state, Democrats are going to feel like they have a chance to win that Senate seat and try to make a run at the 53-47 margin that Republicans have right now.

2:07.7

So that is big news.

2:09.2

The Mondani fallout in New York City continues to build.

2:12.9

But I would say overall, even CNN I saw had a Michael Smirconish big discussion about how

2:21.4

Trump is winning on levels that we have not seen before, as we are speaking to all of you

2:26.3

on Monday, stock market to another all-time high.

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