Daily Review with Clay and Buck - Apr 17 2025
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
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🗓️ 17 April 2025
⏱️ 64 minutes
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Summary
The Story Keeps Getting Worse
Hour 1 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show dives into several pressing topics. The show begins with a discussion on Harvard's tax-exempt status being rescinded under Trump's administration, highlighting the political implications and reactions from Democrats. The hosts then address the DOJ's stance on transgender athletes, focusing on safety concerns for young women competing against trans individuals.
A poignant segment features Patty Morin, whose daughter was killed by an illegal alien, sharing her thoughts from a White House appearance. The conversation shifts to George Clooney's op-ed criticizing Biden, with the hosts debating the bravery of such statements. They also delve into the controversy surrounding Maryland Democrat Senator's visit to El Salvador, discussing the political and legal ramifications of deporting an alleged MS-13 gang member, Mr. Abrego Garcia.
The Dems Choice of Resistance
The hosts argue that Democrats have chosen a poor figure to represent their resistance to Trump's deportation policies, citing Garcia's criminal background, including domestic violence and suspected human trafficking. They juxtapose this with the tragic story of an American citizen killed by an illegal immigrant, emphasizing the Democrats' misplaced priorities.
Throughout the hour, Clay and Buck engage in a heated debate on immigration policies, the rule of law, and the Democrats' stance on illegal immigrants. They invite listeners to share their opinions, questioning the rationale behind defending Garcia's return to the U.S. The show concludes with a discussion on the broader implications of immigration enforcement and the political landscape.
Liberal Rules
Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show kicks off with breaking news about a shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee. The conversation then shifts to New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is accused of mortgage fraud in Virginia and New York. The hosts highlight evidence suggesting AG James lied on her mortgage applications, which could lead to serious legal consequences. They emphasize the importance of holding powerful individuals accountable and discuss the potential fallout and next steps, including possible charges and investigations.
The show also delves into the broader implications of prosecutorial misconduct, using hypothetical scenarios to illustrate the erosion of trust in the justice system when those in power commit crimes. The hosts speculate on the political and social ramifications for AG Letitia James, including potential defenses she might use and whether Democrats will rally behind her or distance themselves.
TX AG Ken Paxton
interview with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who discusses his Senate run against incumbent John Cornyn. Paxton outlines his reasons for running, including his dissatisfaction with Cornyn's stance on gun restrictions, border security, and his criticism of President Trump. Paxton emphasizes his strong working relationship with Trump and his commitment to conservative values.
The conversation shifts to legal matters, where Paxton critiques a judge's overreach in the case of Mr. Abrego Garcia, arguing that the judiciary should not interfere with executive decisions. He calls for congressional action to limit nationwide injunctions that lack factual or legal basis.
The hosts also discuss the impact of Trump's presidency on Texas, particularly regarding border security. Paxton highlights the financial and safety benefits of Trump's policies, contrasting them with the previous administration's approach.
Listeners from Texas are encouraged to engage with the upcoming primary, and Paxton shares polling data showing his lead over Cornyn. He discusses the challenges of running against an incumbent and the importance of voter turnout in the primary.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome, everybody, Thursday edition of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton show kicks off right now. |
| 0:07.2 | Much to discuss with all of you. |
| 0:10.6 | Harvard, also known as Harvard, to some of our Bostonite listeners, is facing an IRS move under Trump's administration to rescind the tax-exempt status of this |
| 0:25.6 | story university. |
| 0:28.6 | And this is getting a lot of attention from Democrats who realize that their cathedral, if you will, |
| 0:36.3 | which is elite higher education, is coming under pressure in a way that they really have never before. |
| 0:45.2 | We also have that. |
| 0:46.1 | I don't think we got to the DOJ transgender athlete main story yesterday, Clay, right? |
| 0:52.7 | We had mentioned it, so we want to spend a little time on that one today. |
| 0:58.2 | And it goes to the issues of safety concerns and whether there are safety concerns for some of the, |
| 1:05.8 | or, yeah, for young women who end up having to compete with these individuals who are trans. |
| 1:13.0 | We had a special guest yesterday who appeared in the White House to speak out. |
| 1:19.7 | Patty Morin, whose daughter was killed by an illegal alien in Maryland. |
| 1:23.9 | She spoke at the White House, and that will bring you some of her thoughts. |
| 1:28.1 | Also, Clay, just a little side note because I'll take any excuse to throw shade at George Clooney. |
| 1:34.4 | George Clooney was sitting down with CNN to talk about the bravery of writing his op-ed to finally say that Biden, |
| 1:43.2 | it is not brave when you are caught. |
| 1:45.3 | I'm just going to say there is no bravery when your team has already fumbled the ball |
| 1:50.9 | and the other team is trying to take it into your end zone. |
| 1:54.5 | We shall discuss that a little bit of that. |
| 1:56.8 | First thing, though, Clay, I know you are deep on the reading on this one. |
| 2:02.5 | You were going deep down the rabbit hole because new information came out while the Maryland |
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