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The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

Hour 3 - Trump’s Midterm Strategy

The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

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

4.311.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 December 2025

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show features guest host Tudor Dixon broadcasting from the WOOD Radio Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This hour dives into critical political and cultural topics shaping America as we head into 2026. Tudor welcomes James Blair, former Trump 2024 campaign and RNC political director, for an in-depth discussion on the Republican midterm strategy, the impact of President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, and how GOP messaging on affordability and economic recovery is resonating with voters. Blair outlines key policy wins, including eliminating taxes on tips, overtime, and Social Security, and previews upcoming proposals aimed at restoring prosperity after years of inflation under Democrat leadership. He emphasizes Trump’s role as the party’s leader and “get-out-the-vote machine,” highlighting his recent visits to battleground districts and the importance of contrasting Republican solutions with Democrat failures. The conversation then pivots to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s controversial interviews with mainstream media, raising questions about loyalty, political branding, and the future of the America First movement. Tudor and her co-hosts analyze Greene’s shift away from MAGA messaging and speculate on her motives amid growing rifts within the conservative base. Later, Rep. Pete Stauber (R-MN) joins to expose a massive fraud scandal in Minnesota, estimated between $9–$11 billion, spanning housing, Medicaid, childcare, and transportation programs under Governor Tim Walz. Stauber calls for accountability, detailing how whistleblowers were silenced and how the Trump administration is deploying federal agencies to investigate and prosecute those responsible. He warns about vulnerabilities in Minnesota’s election laws, including same-day registration and vouching practices, and criticizes policies granting benefits to illegal immigrants. Stauber underscores that Minnesotans—across party lines—are outraged and demand reform. The hour closes on an uplifting note, celebrating America’s Greatest Generation. Tudor shares her recent podcast interview with Irving Locker, a 101-year-old WWII veteran, and honors 104-year-old Staff Sergeant Dominick Critelli, who performed the national anthem at a New York Islanders game. These stories remind listeners of patriotism, sacrifice, and the enduring spirit of American heroes.

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0:00.0

This is an I-Heart podcast.

0:02.5

Guaranteed Human.

0:04.3

Welcome back to our three of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton show.

0:08.6

I am Tudor Dixon from the Tudor Dixon podcast on the Clay and Buck Podcast Network.

0:13.3

I'm filling in today from the Wood Radio Studios in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

0:18.4

And I am so excited to welcome my next guest, who I want to call a friend, but I also don't want to damage his tough guy image.

0:24.8

So I'm not going to.

0:25.9

I'm just going to call him the former Trump 2024 campaign and RNC political director, James Blair.

0:32.7

James, welcome to the program.

0:38.5

James, do we have you?

0:42.7

Okay, well, James, just so everybody knows, James actually worked with me here in Michigan on my political campaign.

0:50.9

He won what I would say was an almost impossible race to win here in the state of

0:56.4

Michigan with a candidate. It was unknown. So I really appreciate what he did for me in the

1:02.3

primary. We smoked the competition. And it was incredible to have James on my team. And now I know

1:10.2

that James is out there every day fighting to make sure that we are on top

1:15.5

of things with the midterms.

1:16.7

So I want to talk to him about that.

1:18.3

We've got him now.

1:19.4

James, welcome to the program.

1:21.9

Thanks for having me.

1:23.4

Absolutely.

1:24.1

So tell us what we should be expecting.

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