The Daily Herold: August 25, 2025 – Trump’s Crackdown, Codex 9/11 Hype, and National Guard Moves

Jon Herold kicks off the week with updates on the massive success of Brad Zerbo’s documentary Codex 9/11, which has already pulled in hundreds of thousands of views and major attention. From there, he dives into President Trump’s latest executive orders targeting flag burning, cashless bail, and crime in D.C., highlighting how Trump is leveraging federal funds and the National Guard to reshape law enforcement across the country. Herold also covers Trump’s push for a sovereign wealth fund through strategic stakes in companies like Intel, updates on Baltimore’s crime crisis, the saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation, and fresh shots at fake news giants. Wrapping it all up are stories of shifting military leadership, Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, and even Trump’s surprising forays into sports commentary. Packed with analysis and insight, this episode connects the dots on how economic leverage, federal power, and media battles are colliding in real time.