Rising Spanberger blasts Trump on affordability, Jasmine Crockett called police on CNN journo, Robert De Niro chokes up, urges Americans to resist Trump, And More: 2.25.26
Feb 25, 2026
Lindsey Granger, political commentator who covers ICE and law enforcement oversight. They dig into Abigail Spanberger’s rebuttal on affordability. Reports about Jasmine Crockett and journalists get unpacked. A whistleblower’s claims about reduced ICE training take center stage. Robert De Niro’s emotional plea to resist Trump and a NYC snowball clash round out the conversation.
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Spanberger Frames State Of The Union As Avoiding Affordability
- Abigail Spanberger said Trump's State of the Union used lies, scapegoating, and distraction instead of solutions.
- She focused on affordability: housing, health care, energy, and child care as costs Americans face today.
Hosts Challenge Trump's Economic And Immigration Claims
- Robby Soave and Lindsey Granger pushed back on Trump's economic claims as exaggerated or false.
- They cited tariffs passed to importers, disputed deportation/crime statistics, and contested drug price reduction claims.
Jasmine Crockett Allegedly Calls Police On Reporters
- Reporters say Rep. Jasmine Crockett called Capitol Police on a CNN reporter and had an Atlantic reporter ejected from an event.
- Crockett's campaign denied removal, while Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg confirmed a reporter was registered then asked to leave.