Glenn Beck & Sen. Eric Schmitt on Antifa, China's Rare Earth Mineral War, and Government Shutdown

Charlie Kirk's Presidential Medal of Freedom

• 🏅 President Trump posthumously awarded Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom on his 32nd birthday, with his wife Erica accepting the honor.
• 🌹 The ceremony took place in the newly renovated Rose Garden at the White House, featuring a notable playlist curated by the President.
• 🌟 Attendees included prominent figures from right-wing media and the MAGA movement, highlighting Kirk's influence.

Investigating Antifa and Political Violence

• 🔍 Glenn Beck discussed his research into Antifa, aiming to expose key players and funding, which has garnered interest from the FBI.
• ⚖️ Senator Eric Schmitt proposed designating Antifa as an international terrorist organization, citing its transnational network and coordinated violence.
• 💰 The discussion touched upon the funding of Antifa, with mentions of Soros supporting legal aid and the potential for RICO cases to be made against the group.
• 🚨 Schmitt also highlighted the radicalization of the left and the danger of unstable individuals being incited to violence.

China's Rare Earth Mineral Strategy and AI

• ⚡ Glenn Beck warned of a quiet war between China and the US over rare earth minerals, crucial for AI and technology.
• 🇨🇳 China controls 80% of global rare earth minerals, impacting the US's ability to produce chips and defense guidance systems.
• 💡 The US has domestic rare earth mineral reserves but faces environmental hurdles to mining them, while China is actively mining theirs.
• 🔋 The conversation also touched upon the growing demand for power from server farms and the potential for rolling blackouts by 2028.

Government Shutdown and Healthcare Policy

• 🏛️ Senator Eric Schmitt described the ongoing government shutdown as "Groundhog Day," with Republicans seeking level spending and Democrats proposing increased spending and healthcare for illegal immigrants.
• 💸 Democrats are using Obamacare subsidies as a wedge issue, despite the subsidies being temporary, COVID-related, and primarily benefiting insurance companies.
• 🏥 Schmitt criticized Obamacare as a disaster for working families, leading to higher premiums and advocating for genuine healthcare reform.
• 🗓️ Republicans are pushing for regular order in appropriations, with a focus on passing individual bills, including defense appropriations.

Pentagon Press Access Concerns

• 🔒 A discussion arose regarding new Pentagon rules for press access, requiring visible badges and escorts within non-secure areas.
• ✍️ A key point of contention is the requirement for journalists to not solicit classified information, with concerns raised about vetting stories and potential impacts on whistleblowers.
• 🤝 Both Sean Spicer and Glenn Beck agreed on the need for a healthy, skeptical press but emphasized the importance of not abusing access granted within government buildings.