The Jesse Kelly Show Hour 2: Resigning From Congress
Nov 26, 2025
Members of Congress are contemplating resignations despite the GOP's majority, driven by factors like frustration and better opportunities. Jesse explores Trump's transactional nature and his approach to political rivals, emphasizing that many Americans are weary of foreign military engagements due to rising costs at home. The discussion on the controversial 'Seditious Six' highlights political tensions, while the importance of honoring veterans through their stories is underscored. Overall, it's a deep dive into current political dynamics and their impacts.
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Medal Of Honor: Raymond 'Red' Clausen Jr.
- Jesse Kelly reads Raymond Michael 'Red' Clausen Jr.'s Medal of Honor citation for a helicopter rescue in Vietnam.
- He urges listeners to ask Vietnam veterans about their service and to honor their actions and sacrifices.
What Trump Is—and Isn't
- Kelly explains Donald Trump is a pragmatist who will meet political opponents if they show respect.
- He calls Trump a beginning for the America First movement, not an ideological endpoint or dictator figure.
Washington's Signal Lag
- Jesse Kelly argues Washington experiences a signal lag that keeps lawmakers out of sync with evolving public opinion.
- He says this lag makes D.C. insiders insulated from shifts in how Americans view foreign policy and priorities.