Fox News Melts Down Over No Kings Protest, Trump is Panicking

14 Oct 2025 · 14 min

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Episode Title

Fox News Melts Down Over No Kings Protest, Trump is Panicking

Overview In this episode, hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan discuss the Republican response to the upcoming No Kings protest scheduled for October 18th, focusing on the panic exhibited by Fox News and Donald Trump. The hosts critique the narratives pushed by Republican leaders and their media supporters, emphasizing themes of fear and misinformation surrounding peaceful protests.

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Key Themes and Concepts

  1. Republican Fear of Citizen Activism
  2. Republicans are portrayed as terrified of peaceful protests led by American citizens.
  3. The No Kings protest symbolizes a collective demand for constitutional rights rather than authoritarian rule.
  4. The hosts argue that the Republican response, which includes unfounded accusations of Antifa funding the protest, demonstrates their inability to comprehend genuine civic activism.
  1. Media Manipulation
  2. The episode highlights how Fox News is actively trying to control the narrative surrounding the protest.
  3. The hosts mention a specific incident involving Secretary Scott Besson, who presents misleading claims regarding the implications of the protest on federal paychecks.
  4. The hosts describe the media's portrayal of dissent as a threat, labeling it as "bullshit" and emphasizing that dissent is a hallmark of democracy.
  1. The Role of Antifa
  2. The term "Antifa" is explained as a shorthand for anti-fascist sentiment rather than a formal organization.
  3. The hosts argue that historical figures and soldiers who fought against tyranny would fall under the label of "Antifa" for their opposition to fascism.
  1. Corruption and Accountability
  2. There are accusations against Trump and his administration for corruption, drawing attention to their perceived moral bankruptcy.
  3. The discussion includes references to specific scandals involving the Trump administration, such as allegations surrounding bribery.
  4. A strong condemnation of Fox News is also presented, particularly regarding their recent legal battles and the perpetuation of misinformation.

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Critical Moments

  • Discussion of the No Kings Protest:
  • The hosts emphasize the significance of the protest, asserting that it is a reflection of citizens' desire for constitutional governance rather than an endorsement of monarchy or dictatorship.
  • Critique of Republican Leadership:
  • The conversation includes a scathing critique of Republican leaders and their inability to acknowledge the legitimacy of peaceful protest, highlighting their attempts to delegitimize dissenting voices.
  • Media Analysis:
  • The episode includes a critical analysis of Fox News segments, particularly focusing on how they handle interviews and narratives concerning Republican officials and dissenters.
  • Call for Civic Engagement:
  • The hosts encourage listeners to actively participate in protests and civic duties, positioning them as crucial to maintaining democratic values.

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Sponsorship Acknowledgment

  • A promotional segment for SimpliSafe home security is included, emphasizing the importance of family safety and home protection.

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Conclusion In this episode of IHIP News, Jennifer Welch and Angie “Pumps” Sullivan effectively dissect the current political climate surrounding protests and Republican tactics in controlling the narrative. The discussion encourages listeners to engage in democratic processes and highlights the importance of resisting misinformation.

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0:04You guys, the Republicans are terrified of American citizens. We see it with ICE. We see it with all the polling. Republicans have shut down the government. They know that their big, beautiful bill and their immigration policies are wildly unpopular. And this No Kings rally coming up on October 18th is terrifying them. I mean, they are flipping out. Watch this clip first. But again, the No Kings protest, Maria, I mean, this is part of Antifa paid protesters. It begs the question who's funding it. But yeah, Democrats want to wait for a big rally of a no Kings protest. When the bottom line is who's running the show in the Senate?

0:53Chuck Schumer is not running the show. The minority leader is Chuck Schumer. The majority leader, stop, I can't. Just lies, lies, lies. But the overarching theme of this interview is to terrify people about the No Kings rally. We know Stephen Miller is running policy at the White House because Trump doesn't give a shit. We also know that he does not want freedom of speech or freedom of the press and particularly freedom of assembly because when people peacefully protest, the leaders have to listen. So this guy, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who is a total dipshit of the highest order, has no idea what he's doing.

1:45He's on there saying Antifa is funding the No Kings rally because these Republicans cannot imagine even for one single solitary second that somebody would want to love their country enough to go out for no money and protest and demand a constitution, not a king. They can't wrap their head around it. They don't understand it because everything that a Republican does from Donald Trump, who is the most corrupt president in the history of the United States, that whole cabinet committing crime after crime every day, in my opinion. He doesn't understand that you don't have to be paid to have a conviction.

2:36You don't have to be paid to feel a moral responsibility to other human beings. It's so foreign to them. It's unbelievable. And then we've got Secretary Scott Besson, who is funding the whole Argentinian government because one of his bros is a billionaire and he's losing his ass. This is what he has to say about the No Kings rally coming up on October 18th. Make sure you're there. In fact, they are waiting for this No Kings protest. No Kings means no paychecks, no paychecks and no government. And Maria, I think the dirty secret here for why this has dragged on for so long is the Democratic friends in the mainstream media have been downplaying the shutdown.

3:28And this is getting serious. It's starting to affect the real economy. It's starting to affect people's lives. Okay, Scott, that's enough. Scott, the Republicans control the Senate, the U.S. House of Representatives, and the White House. They have the power, but they can't do it because their legislation is wildly unpopular with Democrats and even some Republicans who have the balls to stand up for people's health care. The lies are bullshit. What we're saying is 15 million Americans should not be cut off of their health care. But here's the thing when he says no kings means no paycheck. So here's my question.

4:12So the only way for federal employees to go back to work and get a paycheck is if Donald Trump becomes a king. Is that what he means? Or does he mean people that protest and are seen protesting that also work for the federal government will not be paid. So either one of those is wildly inappropriate. But which one does he mean? I don't know. I don't think he knows because I think it's lips on Donald Trump's ass. Do his bidding. Nobody gives a shit. And I just want everybody to know that one of the driving forces behind this shutdown is the Epstein files and Project 2025 so that they can fire the federal workforce.

5:00But this whole Antifa thing, people are being paid. We're getting to the deep, dark bottom of who's being paid. We know how incompetent Cash Patel is. We know that he's not even a good podcaster, much less a director of the FBI. So we have Glenn Beck, who's a Republican mouthpiece. He puts this video on yesterday. I'm not going to make anybody listen to his voice, but he says the FBI showed up to my house to discuss my TV show exposing Antifa's network. If you are a member of Antifa or providing material or financial support for Antifa, I might be a little concerned because the FBI, and this is all caps, dead ass is serious about investigating you.

5:48Okay, a couple things. We need to remind everybody, Antifa is not real. It is not an organization. You don't sign up and get a membership card. Antifa means I am anti-fascist. I do not believe that the United States of America should be ruled by a king, a dictator, a tyrant, an autocrat, whatever you want to call it. World War II and World War I soldiers were Antifa because they were fighting against fascism. Donald Trump and his administration are fascists. These people are now saying anybody that dissents is a fascist. Anybody who dissents is a domestic terrorist. That's bullshit. If you want a constitutional republic and you believe in democracy, you're anti-fascist.

6:46There is no organization. Believe me, I'd be in it. I would have signed up already. You don't have to pay me to feel that way. You don't have to pay me to believe that every single person should have due process and constitutional rights. It's unbelievable what liars and nuts they are, but it just goes to show you how scared of dissent they are, how scared they are of the people, which goes back to military in U.S. cities that are blue because the midterm elections, they know it will be a blue tsunami, I hope. I want to take a minute and thank our sponsor, SimpliSafe, because it is so important to protect your family and your home, your pets, and all of your valuables.

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9:16Vance to continue to evade the question about Tom Homan and to continue to fucking lie. They're mad about it because they want him to be able to lie. Here we go. Your point, I still don't know what happened with the Homan money, if you've got it, if you pay taxes on it. But that doesn't bother me at all. What I'm bothered by is when politicians believe they can tell reporters what they're going to answer and what they're not going to answer. Katie Porter was wrong. And Vice President Vance, who's a friend, he was wrong in that interview. But Katie Porter walked out of the interview. Greg, quid pro quo, Clarice.

9:50I would say that you can't compare the Porter and Vance one because of the political affiliations. What do you mean by that? But Vance is Republican and it's different. OK, Vance is a Republican and it's different. OK, this is a continuing pattern of Republicans think they are above the law. The rules that apply to them, nobody else gets that kind of special treatment. If you dissent against the Republican Party, they will go to hell and back to destroy you. But when somebody in their party does it, it's different because they're Republicans. It just shows the entitlement that they have and the ability to dehumanize people.

10:36But OK, sorry, Kylie, put that back up. I wanted to reach the chyron and I didn't. The chyron says J.D. Vance roasts ABC News host during fiery interview. OK, Stephanopoulos slammed. That's the headline. Here's the deal. J.D. Vance was a jet stream of bullshit and George Stephanopoulos said no more. I'm cutting off this interview. Greg Gutfeld says, well, I mean, as long as it's a Republican, it's fine to be a complete dick and evade the question and lie. OK, here's the next clip from Fox News on this same topic because J.D. Vance, what a titty baby. What a big, fat baby. Fox News is leading with J.D.

11:19Vance because a reporter dared to say, we're not going to going to listen to your horseshit. This is what's leading the news. Here we go. It looks like what the Biden DOJ was doing was going around throwing bags of cash at incoming Trump administration officials. Those look like dirty political setups and stings. Now, I assume he didn't take the cash and not report it to the IRS. I surely hope that's not what happen, but I don't trust the DOJ. Okay. The chyron, for those of you who are listening, it's in quotes. It says, bogus story. Vance slams Stephanopoulos over Homan's story. Okay. So let me go back to this.

12:01Tom Homan is caught on an audio tape right before the election, taking a bribe,$50 ,000 in cash. I think it was like a Kava bag or a Panera bag, some like bag that they put$50 ,000 in cash in. There's audio of him receiving it. Now they're saying it's a bogus story, even though people have actually heard the recording. And of course, they're blaming Joe Biden. Here's the deal. I don't have to have the auto recording of me accepting a bribe and defend it because I don't accept bribes. Jesse Waters acting like the Biden DOJ was throwing money at people to catch them on tape and then waiting for the Trump administration to come in and investigate it is fucking ludicrous.

12:52It makes no sense. This man took a bribe. It's on audio tape and they are so willing over at Fox News and the Republican party at large to cover up for criminal behavior because from the top all the way down, it is a cesspool of criminals, sexual deviance, and complete and total dehumanizing, cruel assholes. That's who they are. Please like this video and subscribe to our channel. And a great way to support us is to buy our book. It's pinned below in the show notes.

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