The Alex Marlow Show Woke Athletes Embarrass Themselves at Olympics, Rep. Jeff van Drew on Why He Left Democrat Party
Feb 11, 2026
Jeff Van Drew, U.S. Congressman from New Jersey who switched parties, discusses party realignment and American exceptionalism. He talks about immigration with a focus on criminal removal. Energy policy, rising costs, offshore wind concerns, and AI data center impacts on national security are covered. Homelessness, midterm messaging, and lessons from New Jersey politics are also highlighted.
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Eileen Gu: U.S.-Raised Athlete Competing For China
- Alex Marlow recounts Eileen Gu's background: born and raised in the U.S. but competing for China and featured in Chinese state media.
- He frames her as benefiting from America yet serving Chinese propaganda, which he finds subversive.
American Exceptionalism Versus Globalism
- Jeff Van Drew asserts the Democratic Party has moved far left and abandoned belief in American exceptionalism.
- He frames the core conflict as whether the U.S. will lead globally or be reduced to globalism like other nations.
Repeat Positive Messages And Hit The Road
- Jeff Van Drew urges Republicans to communicate accomplishments like lower taxes and enlistment gains repeatedly to counter negative media narratives.
- He recommends President Trump and GOP officials hit the road to show real people the administration's achievements.