Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth faced intense congressional questioning recently, with one representative accusing him of calling surviving soldiers "liars" after they contradicted his claim that a deadly drone attack was merely "a squirter that squeaked through fortified defenses"—with survivors telling CBS the unit had no defense against drones and was "unprepared to provide any defense for itself."

When another questioner asked Hegseth how much the Iran war would cost American households in higher gas and food prices, the Defense secretary repeatedly deflected, demanding instead, "What would you pay to ensure Iran doesn't get a nuclear bomb?" before Ro Khanna interjected that the economic cost is $631 billion—"an increase of $5,000 a year for American households."

Jimmy notes the contradiction that Trump officials claimed Iran's nuclear program was an "imminent threat" 60 days ago, but now claim it was "completely obliterated," yet still justify the war by saying Iran has nuclear "ambitions." The segment concludes with Khanna telling Hegseth, "You've betrayed... the MAGA base," adding that "JD Vance knows that."

Plus segments on Rand Paul eviscerating his own credibility over the White House ballroom, the one fatal mistake Trump made in launching the Iran war and Trump's plan to pay Iran $25 billion to open the Strait of Hormuz.

Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Kurt Metzger!

Suspicion is widespread that the shooting incident outside the White House Correspondents' Dinner was a "stage-managed" false flag operation engineered by deep state operatives to justify construction of Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, which a federal judge had halted weeks earlier unless for "national security" purposes—and indeed, Trump immediately cited the incident to demand the ballroom.

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger point to a series of anomalies from the event: Secret Service evacuated JD Vance first while Trump remained seated for nearly 20 seconds, violating protocol that the president must be protected above all else; a Fox News caller was cut off mid-sentence after revealing a warning about "people" in the room; and the shooter's lone tweet from 2023 simply said "Cole" before the attack.

Jimmy notes that the shooter—a Caltech teacher of the year with no criminal record—abruptly opened fire on security personnel when he was hundreds of yards from the president, behavior consistent with MK Ultra mind control programming. He further connects the ballroom's architectural firm (Shalom Barness Associates) to synagogue and temple renovations, and Trump's Bible reading of 2 Chronicles 7 about temple dedication, suggesting the ballroom is designed to resemble Solomon's Temple as part of a Third Temple project.

Plus segments on an ex-Seal Team 6 member calling BS on the Charlie Kirk assassination narrative, Dan Bongino insisting that a huge revelation is coming from Kash Patel and Donald Trump, Russian plans to take over major cities in Urkaine and Israel's plans to dominate the Middle East.

Also featuring Stef Zamorano, Larry Johnson and Professor Jiang!

Former Navy SEAL Team Six operator Rob O'Neill and Brigadier General Blaine Holt both argue that Charlie Kirk's death was not caused by a rifle bullet but by an explosion under his shirt—likely from a microphone pack—citing the way his shirt "puffed up" and the exit wound location inconsistent with a 30.06 round. O'Neill points out numerous inconsistencies in the official narrative, including a screwdriver left on the roof that wouldn't work, the shooter allegedly reassembling the rifle without it, and texting in broken English.

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger highlight how no one administered first aid to Charlie, SIM cards were removed from cameras, the crime scene was paved over days later, and Mikey McCoy's first call was to his own wife, then a three-way with Erica Kirk. They conclude that Tyler Robinson was never intended to survive—he was supposed to be killed in a shootout like what happened in Butler, Pennsylvania—and now faces being "Epsteined" because the government cannot convict him in a fair trial.

Plus segments on US weather modification in Iran and influencer Dan Bilzerian refusing to cater to Jewish voters in his congressional campaign.

Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Dan Bilzerian, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Jeff Bridges!

Jimmy's guest, former CIA analyst Larry Johnson, argues that Trump is exhibiting "demonstrable signs of early dementia" based on his erratic behavior, including personal insults against Tucker Carlson, Candace Owens, the Pope, and others, while ignoring that Iran already submitted a peace plan 14 days ago that Trump refuses to accept. Johnson explains that Iran's willingness to return to the JCPOA nuclear deal is genuine, citing their refusal to use chemical weapons against Iraq in the 1980s despite being attacked with them, due to religious beliefs against such weapons.

Johnson also debunks claims that Iran is the world's top state sponsor of terrorism, pointing out that the US State Department's own data shows the US, Saudi Arabia, and Israel have funded far more terrorist acts, including the US backing the MEK. Johnson concludes that a ground invasion of Iran would require 1-3 million troops and is impossible given Iran's missile capabilities, and notes that Iran's seizure of two ships in the Strait of Hormuz proves Trump's claim of destroying their navy is false.

Plus segments on the coming energy lockdowns, the only way Americans can help prevent World War III and the latest James O'Keefe honeypot operation to ensnare a high ranking government official.

Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Professor Jiang, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a hilarious phone call from Kash Patel!

Jimmy speaks with Professor Xueqin Jiang about the recent US seizure of an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, which Scott Ritter labeled an "act of piracy" and a violation of the ceasefire. Jiang argues the ceasefire is pure theater, allowing the US to build up 60,000 troops for a three-pronged attack involving a naval blockade, arming ethnic insurgents, and bombing Iranian civilian infrastructure like power and water plants to force surrender.

Jiang also warns that if the US resumes the war, Iran will strike Gulf Arab states and Israel hard, potentially knocking out desalination plants and one-third of the world's energy supply, rendering Gulf cities uninhabitable. Jiang concludes that the US National Security Strategy aims to create a "Fortress America" technate that makes the world dependent on American energy, but this will fail due to corruption, polarization, and a Russian-Chinese-Iranian continental trade bloc.

Plus segments on the IDF soldier who smashed a Jesus statue in southern Lebanon, reports that Trump tried to nuke Iran over the weekend and just why that would be such a terrible idea.

Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Jeffrey Toobin!

Investigative journalist Steve Baker joins Jimmy to reveal that forensic gait analysis—using both AI (94% match) and human experts (98% match)—identifies former Capitol Police officer Shauni Kirkoff as the January 5th pipe bomber, not Brian Cole Jr., who Baker argues is being framed. Baker claims the devices were inert and that Kirkoff believed she was participating in a training exercise, noting she knew hidden blind spots and a secret gate, and that two plainclothes Capitol Police officers went directly to the bomb locations the next day.

Baker adds that Kirkoff was already a CIA candidate before January 6th, that FBI whistleblowers say no one in their offices believes Cole is guilty, and that Cole's physical condition and autism make him incapable of the act. Baker was fired from Blaze Media over this reporting due to fear of a defamation lawsuit from Kirkoff's high-powered law firm.

Plus segments on Candace Owens unloading on JD Vance for defending Erika Kirk and the phony "ceasefire" that will allow Israel to continue bombing Lebanon.

Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from JD Vance!

Donald Trump has executed a complete flip-flop on FISA (Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act) — after previously campaigning to "kill FISA" when the law was used against him during the Russiagate investigation, he is now demanding a clean extension of FISA 702 without warrant requirements.

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger argue that FISA allows the government to spy on Americans unconstitutionally without real warrants, and that Trump is betraying his supporters by aligning with the same establishment he once opposed. Speaker Mike Johnson is also called a hypocrite for abandoning his earlier calls for FISA reform after gaining power and receiving classified briefings. The segment concludes by pointing out that Jim Jordan and JD Vance have also flipped, and that Trump's reversal shows he is now fully part of the "uni-party" deep state.

Plus segments on Erika Kirk's recent no-show at a poorly attended TPUSA event, Benjamin Netanyahu insisting that the White House reports to him and a Polish member of parliament accusing Israel of being the new Nazis.

Also featuring Stef Zamorano and Mike MacRae. And a phone call from Benjamin Netanyahu!

Jimmy Dore analyzes Donald Trump's absurd threat to "blockade" the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran already controls and has been charging $2 million per ship to allow passage, while military experts like Scott Ritter and Larry Johnson explain that any U.S. attempt to board foreign ships would be an act of war—and that U.S. naval vessels are staying 700 miles from the Iranian coast after being driven back by drone attacks.

Jimmy and Americans' Comedian Kurt Metzger point out that Trump will simultaneously beg for a ceasefire and threaten to bomb Iran again, all while admitting gas prices "could be a little bit higher" before the midterms — an admisstion that stunned even Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo.

Ritter notes that the U.S. has already lost the war, that Iran holds all the cards, and that any new escalation would trigger Iran to destroy Gulf energy infrastructure, collapse the global economy, and end modern civilization in the region. Jimmy concludes that Trump is completely controlled by Netanyahu, who needs the war to continue to avoid prison and secure reelection in Israel.

Plus segments on Trump's hostile response to Pope Leo, negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner's divided loyalties and the impending demise of NATO.

Also featuring Mike MacRae, Col. Douglas Macgregor and Stef Zamorano. And a phone call from JD Vance!