The Dan Bongino Show People Keep Falling For These Hoaxes | Episode 210
Jan 23, 2026
J.D. Vance, U.S. Senator and former VP contender, explains thresholds for using the Insurrection Act. Carla Sands, ex-ambassador and energy policy expert, breaks down Greenland, Arctic strategy, and security stakes. They discuss arrests in Minneapolis, administrative ICE warrants, and competing narratives about hoaxes and national defense.
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Don Lemon Dares Authorities Live
- Don Lemon livestreamed and publicly dared Pam Bondi and DOJ to arrest him for his role in the church disruption.
- Vince plays Don Lemon's defiant clip where Lemon says, "Keep trying. Here I am."
When The Insurrection Act Applies
- J.D. Vance explains the Insurrection Act permits using the military for domestic law enforcement but the administration doesn't currently see the need.
- He warns invocation remains possible if violence escalates against ICE or law enforcement.
Use Federal Force To Restore Order
- Vince argues the conditions for invoking the Insurrection Act in Minneapolis are already met due to local law enforcement being constrained.
- He urges the administration to deploy troops to restore order and deter further violence.
