On this episode of The Daily Herold, Jon Herold welcomes special guest Rep. Rich McCormick to discuss the explosive situation in Los Angeles and the wider implications of Trump’s National Guard deployment. McCormick gives a Marine’s-eye view of the crisis, calling it a “violent invasion,” and defends Trump’s aggressive response. The conversation shifts into deep waters as Herold presses McCormick on election integrity, the ballooning federal deficit, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” and taxpayer accountability, sparking an unfiltered moment on why Americans should keep paying taxes. They also dig into the federal government’s expanding control over AI and McCormick’s support for preempting state-level regulation.
After the interview, Herold brings in a live trial update from Ashe in America on the Lindell v. Coomer case, covering testimony surrounding the PCAPs, potential deposition from Dennis Montgomery, and questions about the integrity of the cyber symposium. With fiery commentary, sharp questions, and breaking news, this episode bridges the chaos at the border, dysfunction in Congress, and the fight for narrative control in both the courtroom and the Capitol.