Hour 3 - Understanding Trump

In Hour 3 of The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, the hosts deliver a compelling and wide-ranging discussion centered on U.S. energy policy, the future of nuclear power, and the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence. The hour features an in-depth interview with U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, who outlines the Trump administration’s “Make Energy Great Again” (MEGA) strategy. This includes ending half a trillion dollars in federal subsidies for wind, solar, and electric vehicles, which Wright argues have destabilized the power grid and driven up electricity costs. He emphasizes a return to fossil fuel production on federal lands, streamlined permitting, and targeted tax credits for next-generation nuclear, geothermal, and hydroelectric technologies.

The conversation shifts to the affordability of gasoline, with Wright noting a 25–30 cent per gallon drop in prices over the past year despite global instability. He attributes this to increased domestic production and a shift in Middle East dynamics, particularly regarding Iran. The hosts and Wright also explore the urgent need for massive energy infrastructure expansion to meet the exponential power demands of AI technologies, warning of a looming 200-gigawatt shortfall if current coal plant closures proceed without adequate replacement.

Later in the hour, journalist Selena Zito joins the show to discuss her new book, Butler: The Untold Story of the Near Assassination of Donald Trump and the Fight for America’s Heartland. Zito recounts her firsthand experience at the rally where Trump was shot in the ear, describing the chaos, the president’s resolve, and the symbolic power of his raised fist. She reflects on how the event transformed Trump’s sense of purpose and galvanized support across the political spectrum. The hosts predict that Trump’s reaction in Butler will become an iconic moment in American history, likening it to Lincoln at Gettysburg.

 

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