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From high atop Fox News headquarters in New York City, always seeking solutions, never sowing division. It's Brian Kilmead. Hi, everyone.

So glad you're there. It's the Brian Kilmead Show. We're back in studio now after being at Liberty Island. I shouldn't say Liberty Island, Liberty Park, right?

So it was just great to be there on Friday and then Saturday just to see the backdrop of the Statue of Liberty, see all the tall ships, see the flyovers, and be a part of America's celebration. But I never thought, Lawrence, that it was all about July 4th. I always thought the year 2026 would be. The would be about I'm just trying to silence my T V's. What do you think it could be?

Did I get the other one? Here we go. I always thought. Uh, there was gonna be the whole year, right? It's just the birthday, but it's the whole year.

Remember, the decoration started, we're already fighting, we're fighting in 1775. That's right, we're fighting, and by the way, after Bunker Hill, we're doing a lot of losing, correct, correct? I just think this is obviously significant, it should be the whole year. Um, you know, it took people's attention spans. We aren't Americans at the same time, and it's hard to keep people's attention throughout the whole year.

I know we at the channel we're going to be celebrating it all year, and I think we should because our kids need to understand a lot of this history, and it's hard to do that just in one week, Brian. Yes, and I think they're really going to understand it October 13th when Uniting the States comes out, right? That's my dare you now. That was a now that was a plug, right? By the way, we just revealed the cover last week.

Yeah, that was very nice of you to hold that up. Uh, I tell you, the cover took a lot of work because usually it's just one battle, right? You know, the American, you know, the Battle of New Orleans, show the battle, just pick the picture, pick the painting, rather. You know, uh, with Sam Houston, the Alamo Avengers, pick the, you know, just tell me the battle you won. George Washington Secret Six, you know, should I put the spies on the cover or not?

That was a bit, but this was different. I go, guys, it's not just about fighting. Louisiana Purchase. You know, Boston Massacre, but it was a massacre, but what happened after?

So that's why a lot of people.

So what did you use? Did you use Sharpies, pastels, pencils? I used existing pictures, but just decided it would make the cut.

Okay. I didn't create anything.

Okay. I didn't. We did the wavy flag in between the three pictures. It was like a collage. Yeah.

So over the weekend, they did some specials on other channels. Yep. And Ken Burns was featured. With us, I had Douglas Brinkley and just talked about. What they thought, and I know I'm going a little bit backwards, but just what they thought about the country back then.

So, Ken Burns, I thought. Really put it in perspective because Ken Burns sometimes can be a little negative. Right. But listen to this question, and I just love his answer. And this is a guy that just did the Revolutionary War series, which is phenomenal.

CUD 33. What do you think? The founding fathers, the people who lived and fought during the American Revolution, would think if they could see this country today, this country, this democracy that they fought and gave their lives for. They'd be totally impressed in lots of ways. They'd be stunned, maybe, and shocked at how much rights have been extended to people and glad about it.

I mean, George Washington knew slavery was wrong. Thomas Jefferson knew slavery is wrong. And the scholar in England Gordon-Reed said, how could you continue with something if you knew it was wrong? And she said, instead of throwing Jefferson out, she's an African-American scholar, she says, well, that's the human question for the rest of us. Like, do we act on flaws?

Of our own, yes, we do. And so it's a generous idea, and I think they'd be incredibly impressed at what we've been able to achieve and see the levels of division that would seem familiar to them and be disappointed in us that we hadn't figured out what the larger thing was. I love that. And I heard something similar on the Sunday shows with the head of the Smithsonian. And I know there's some back and forth with the administration, but he said something I thought that was important.

He goes, the founding documents, in a way, are perfection. And he goes, each generation. We try to be more perfect. But he goes, in a way, we never are going to achieve that perfection. But it's the striving to get there that's a part of it.

And I think that's so good to fight. You got to fight. And there's some back and forth. But he goes, if you're looking for us to be perfect to celebrate the country, you got it all wrong. It is the striving to get to that perfection.

And the thing is, too, sometimes you get so caught up in your own family story, your own team story, your own state story. You say to yourself, Am I marketing this? What I did, was I basically marketed to am I being bought? Did I buy the commercial? Am I, or am I sticking to the facts?

That's right. That's why I was thinking about doing a book, and I got backed off on it. And I kind of regret it. Was what did the founding father, what were the founding fathers thought the future was going to be like for us? They say, well, Brian, I don't know if there's enough for a book there, but really, these guys are always futurists.

So I found this quote from Benjamin Franklin. He says, Our cause is the cause of all mankind. We are fighting for their liberty. In defending our own, So I threw that at Doug Brinkley last night, an esteemed historian. And here's what he said: cut 37.

Franklin, you know, I was thinking about him over the weekend a lot. I mean, he would have been stunned by the technological advances. Before that great fireworks in D.C., you're seeing those lightning bolts coming down. And it made me remember as a kid his experiments with electricity that you would read about in kids' biographies and all. But now imagine what he would think of AI or Google or Apple or anything of the technological revolution, or that we can do heart transplants and have GPS instead of having to have a compass to try to be a surveyor.

So Franklin was our scientist, inventor, experimenter. It gets buried sometimes on the fourth outside of him, but that innovation spirit's a big part of the United States. I think Franklin, if he was here in modern day time, would be annoyed. With the defeatist mentality that we're feeding to our next generation, but not surprise. I think that he witnessed people not being, you know, accepting to some of his inventions as well as the society, doubtists, defeatist mentality.

But I think he would be really annoyed with many of the adults in the room pushing that on the next generation. And I mean, like AI and other different events. It's so interesting. Walter Isaacson did a biography on Eli Musk and Benjamin Franklin. Right.

And he thinks they're comparable in terms of what they were able to do. I agree. Everything from the fire department to the wood-burning stove. That's right. That's right.

So it was amazing what he was able to do.

So I want to talk about something else that I never, in a million years, in all the years I've been at Fox, I've never talked this much soccer, period. In fact, last time we had the World Cup, they said, Brian, if you don't mind, you're the only person in the building that likes soccer, so we're going to be bad on you. I go, really? I go, the world likes soccer. Oh, we don't care about the world.

Things have changed. Obviously.

So we just know that there is a ruling that came down that overturned Balogun's ejection from, he was ejected from the Bosnia game, but he was supposed to be kept out of tonight's Belgium game. FIFA looked at the cause and looked at the play, realized one of the reasons after the U.S.

soccer petition with legal, they realized you're not allowed to play back a foul in slow motion because it takes away what the referee can see in slow motion. There is for a referee if he misses the play.

So they reversed it and are letting him play tonight.

Now we just learned when we started Fox and Friends that Belgium is now appealing the appeal.

So they got it in in time.

So we'll wait to see if FIFA is going to allow Balogun to play tonight. The world is upset because, again, America's hosting, they think they did us a favor. Here's what Coach Pochettino said: cut three.

Well, happy for him. Um I think it's a fair decision. Um but not much time To to ensure because I think is to prepare the game and we know that tomorrow is going to be a a massive challenge for us. Virgin is a great team, we great player, great coach. And what we need to do is to be focused in our game, in be sure how we approach the game tomorrow and perform.

That is what we need. The most important is that he was connected during the week training and and and feeling part of the of the team and and now you know it's our decision, being available is to select or not to select. Never stop training. That's the moral of the story. No matter what they say.

You didn't commit to starting it. That's exactly right. That's exactly right. And that's the true coach. I will say this, Brian, with my elementary understanding of soccer now, because I've been doing a crash score.

You know, when I get invested in something, I start studying. But the foul should have never happened to begin with. I'm sorry, the red car should have never happened before. And I think that's the one thing. Also, a lot of people are bringing up the Ronaldo situation as well.

So don't try to make it America versus everybody else. Lastly, Brian, I think this is good for the sport. This only brings more attention to the game and gets more Americans invested. And as you can see by this World Cup, it's good for the game overall.

Well, I'll tell you, Lawrence, I'll make one prediction here. If they win. He's scoring. Yes. Because he is there scoring three.

Yes. And they have tried to stop him. Yes. But he's so quick and lethal in the box, and they know how to feed him. What I'm wondering is: is this the game that Pulisic emerges?

Because a lot of times his impact is made in open spaces and he'll give the assist, but he hasn't been the guy up front because he's much more effective, but he's not the solo guy up front, up top.

So my question is: with everyone though, going on Balga, how do we stop this guy? Do we finally get our attention off the AC Milan forward?

Well, real quickly, Brian, you see how the conversation has changed to the state of play? At first, America had no shot. Yeah, but that was the storyline. I know we're the home team, but let's not talk about their center play. This is just one ride, and now you got another team fighting to keep our best player on the field tonight.

So, yesterday I was at the Norway game. And it was, they beat Brazil 2-0. And by the way, I know Brazil missed a penalty kick and hit their second one, two penalty kicks in one game. But they were not the better team. I kept saying, as soon as if they go up on nothing, it could be over, but they were not the better team.

This guy, Holland, he's Drago. He's Drago from Rocky IV. He's next level. He's 6'4. Right.

He's 210, 215, runs like the wind, is great in the air. They bring him back on defense to make sure the ball doesn't go in, you know, be able to head it out. And then I'm watching him. He's kind of walking the whole game. Yeah.

And then I'm with Dawn, and she's like, he's exhausted. Yeah.

Get a hand on his hips.

Well, he wasn't. He's not. But he shows no emotion in the middle of the game. He scored. But after the game, all of it just.

And it's like, where was this guy? He's in big change the whole time. He's in big change. Right. By the way, the guy loves America too.

You saw the guy got his boots, got his hat. He loves Texas. Yeah, yeah. He loves Dallas.

So he does.

So I love, but this way: the one thing I hated about soccer is when they did this new thing is when you score, you run away from your team. I hate it. What? What? Okay, so what is it about them that you hate?

Because you do it as a team, especially in soccer. You're not playing tennis.

So, how many people fed you the ball? It's like you run back to your guys. You're running away from your guys. But the guys run to you. Right.

Right. I don't know. It just coaches. I know. I know it's I'm in minority until I watch Holland.

This guy scores. He turns around and he looks at his guys and goes, look, I already scored. And they all jump on his back and he's like, okay. I love it. It's the delivery, I think, for you.

He's like, of course I scored it. Right. Right. But he's with his guys and he looks back.

So I just loved it. I love that part of it. And then last night, the game was delayed for weather, but you watched England beat Mexico at Azteca Stadium. I don't think they've lost there in 10 years with that high elevation, which got everyone exhausted.

So they win 3-2 up, 3-1. They hold on despite a penalty kick. They hold on and win 3-2.

So they'll advance to play Norway next. What's your major prediction? Is there going to be another major upset? Sure. Yeah.

I mean, England played better than they did so far any time in the tournament. They did it with adverse conditions. Evidently, they were playing the drums and they had a full band playing outside England's hotel to keep them up all night. And they said, no, we had a great sleep. We weren't really stuck.

So I think that I'm willing to sit back and say, I don't know, but when Cape Verde almost beats Argentina, I'm done with the experts. I'm done with the experts. Tell me what I'm saying. What's possible is: is this just because I want to know if I'm being fooled right now? Because I never gave soccer a shot until the World Cup.

Am I going to, is this just a World Cup thing? After this is over and I watch a normal soccer game, am I still going to feel this excitement or will it be taken? No, the thing is that what people have said, I've never got into the international game heavily, but all my friends have, and who are a lot of non-soccer players. It's the Premier League. They watch the Premier League.

We watch the NAS. A lot of my buddies do. And now, yeah, they're up at 6 in the morning. They go to the sports bars at 9 a.m. And they're watching the Premier Leagues.

That's why they can identify almost every player. They're like, yeah, it might be Morocco. Oh, it's a small country. Really? They have like nine players playing at top level.

So that's why. But Cape Verde, biggest surprise, the guy, a 41-year-old goalkeeper that drives a bus. Like, how does that happen? Stopping Messi? How does that happen?

It's incredible.

So you got these stories.

So I was in a restaurant. I go, what game am I going to miss? Cape Verde, Argentina.

So what? All of a sudden, I found myself. I go, guys, no offense, I think Cape Verde just scored. I'm like, it is 1-1. And then I'm watching them go up 2-1.

I'm like, okay, they're going to win it. Cape Verde forces overtime. And then overtime they score. It was unbelievable. It's everybody's game.

And then you watch the forward run into the stands and hug his wife. See, that was. Come on, man. This is fantastic. It's such a family atmosphere.

I just really hope as a new fan that I get to experience this, not just doing the world. Cup because it has been fast. Right, but there's only so much time of the day. Can you take on another? I know.

It's just great, though. All right.

So, and Lawrence, we know on this lighter note, the president's going to NATO to talk with Turkey and talk to our allies. And then we see Iran have the Ayatollah have his funeral that never ends, chanting death to America. Yeah, with the Houthi rebels. Right. Yeah, with the Houthi rebels.

Who decided to try to take a ship in the Red Sea on Sunday? Right. Abort. The good news is the ship had gunmen on there, security people to shoot at these guys, so they backed him off. All right, we covered a lot of grounds.

Yeah, yeah. I'll see you tomorrow. All right, Lauren Stones, back in a moment. Real talk, real guests, real insight. Where curiosity meets conversation is the Brian Killmeat Show.

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It's Brian Killmead. You might have seen this. The internet has gone wild making memes of Flo Baligan one-upping the refs red card. There's this one where he's using the Uno reverse card. There's this one which is Flow using his get out of jail free card from Monopoly.

And then, of course, the card that is actually closest to the truth: the Trump card. That is. And they know what they had too is Golden Visa, the Golden Visa you could pay for. But Balagan's going to play today, and we're talking about that tonight. And I think now people are getting into it.

I don't think it's bad for the game at all. I just think there should be an appeal process that was clear You know, there is a scenario. Where the appeal f that Belgium is putting forward is not meritless. Because there's a few things that are out there. It was reported earlier.

When everyone was saying how ridiculous it was that the red card happened, they said, is there an appeal process?

So I talked to somebody who knows. And I can't give attribution, but says there is no way to appeal per Article 66.4 of the FDC, of the FIFA Manual. Uh The disciplinary code Belgium will say 66.4, says no appeal.

Okay. Problem is Cristiano Ronaldo, 41 years old, most second or first, most famous player ever. Currently in the world. Certainly got a better body than me. Came out.

And he got suspended for punching a guy or elbowing somebody in the face. And they give him a red card means he's out for two games. He would have missed the first two games of the World Cup. They suspended the suspension.

So come on.

So now it's unprecedented. My feeling is it should have been appealable right away. And I think if I'm U.S.

soccer, I would have just put it out. I would just say, hey, we're appealing this, we got our lawyers on this. This matters a lot. We had to finish that game with 40 minutes. There's been punishment already.

But now we have to. Get him back on the field. Because if you look at the play in particular They watched it back in slow motion. They said you should not do that. You should look at a foul in real motion.

If you have to look at it again, look at it again, but do not slow it down. You can slow down an offside call or the goal scenario if the ball went over the line or not, but not this. When we come back, some serious stuff. Real Admiral Mark Montgomery. He's been noticing the Ayatollah has his like two-week funeral.

The 86-year-old, we killed him in the beginning of the conflict. They're chanting death to America. When this thing resumes, are they going to look to keep control of the straight? Because I think they think they have control of it now. Mark Montgomery, next.

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Please drink responsibly. If you're interested in it, Brian's talking about it. You're with Brian Kilmead. Look, Iran is a nation of about 90 million. About 80% of them hate this regime and would like to see it gone.

But you still have, you know, quite a few million, a minority, that they can bring to the streets. And what do they shout in the streets? They were shouting, death to Trump. Death to me, of course, but death to Trump. We have to kill Trump.

Debt to America. This is what is the face of this minority that has taken over, hijacked this talented people, the Iranian people, the people who fight for freedom. have been massacred on the streets for freedom. I think that if the Iranian people were given a chance, they'd throw these bums out. That is the Prime Minister Netanyahu this morning with me on Fox and Friends.

He was speaking out. He also went on to say, and I'll play a little bit later, about Turkey, really concerned about Erewhon. Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery joins us now, Senior Director of the Center for Cyber and Technology, Innovation for Freedom of Defense and Democracies. Admiral, I'm watching, through interpretation, the Ayatollah's burial that goes on forever. I was kind of shocked to see Qatar and Saudi Arabia send delegations there.

They are trying to make amends? Do they know who's been rocketing their bases, our bases, over the last few months?

Well, I mean, they'll claim part of it's that it's a clerical position, but the reality is they've always. I mean, even the UAE in the past, I think they tempered from it this time, you know, kind of make sure that they maintain relations and maintain access. And so I think there's some of that there. But I was glad, you know, from my point of view, I'm not surprised by either one. I'm particularly not surprised by Qatar.

They're about as transactional as a country can be.

So, you know, that doesn't shock me. I hope at the same time, they're building really good counter-drone interceptor defenses because a Iranian missile and drone is coming to a piece of critical infrastructure near them very soon. And they need to be ready to defend themselves.

So they can go to this funeral. It is going to have no effect on whether they get struck by Iran in the next two to three or four months. Trevor Burrus: So the Washington Post has this story today that this next group or a bunch of lieutenants and people that were in the field in the past, and they are much more akin to being aggressive than the ones that we wiped out. And the foreign minister and president have been pushed aside of late. On the decision-making.

Is that what you hear?

Well, certainly we when you we did remove the top shelf, people who had had a A history of negotiating, not with good intent, mind you, but negotiating with us over time. With the actual IRGC leadership, it's not that we pulled a guy from the field, it's that we pulled a guy off the sidelines who I think was harder line, you know, as hardline. I don't think in the IRGC senior leadership they were hawks and doves. I think they were hawks and vicious hawks. And maybe we have slightly more vicious hawks now.

But we shouldn't fool ourselves. Who we killed, the reason the death of those leaders is not the cause of their hawkishness now. Their hawkishness is driven by the fact that they think they have leverage. Do they? They do have so not on the nuclear.

Interestingly, they normally like Ropa Dope, they had leverage on the Obama and Biden administrations when they negotiated because we want a deal on nuclear, on uranium on the four hundred forty kilos and all that. But under this under President Trump right now, he's not in a hurry on that. He has an election in November. And so if you told me there were four 60-day extensions, To the current talk, I would say Trump's okay with that.

Now, come next January or February, there'll be a new Trump. You know, one who's no longer constrained by a domestic election cycle and maybe will force their hand. Where they do have leverage is the Stradohormuz. When they come out of this funeral week, they're gonna look and go, boy, the that IMO Oman route, the what I used to call the Southern Transit scheme, closest to Oman. Is allowing out a good amount of oil, you know, crude each day and a little bit of LNG and some fertilizer.

And when you combine it with the work being done by the Saudis and the UAE through their pipelines, You know, we're starting to be able to, you know, the supply chain has restored, especially given the reduction in like Chinese usage and a few other places around the world. Supply chain is restoring. And in fact, Within if they don't change Facts on the ground, the Iranians, we're going to start refueling strategic reserves around the world. Wow. They get back up.

But will that stop the price of gas from going down because they're resupplying themselves? At some point, we do have to do that. Yeah, what it does is it meters it.

Okay. Gas in the United we don't actually export we don't actually import much gas. It's a very limited amount of a specific refinement. But it impacts us a little bit. But overall, the Brentseed price does drive the crude price does drive.

You can eventually see it in our gas tank.

So yes, what it's going to do is temper the go down. But the President's been right. I mean, he was. A lot of economists said he was wrong about what would happen to gas prices at the termination of the war. And the president's.

His spider sense for this was smarter than the economists in general.

So I'm not going to disagree with him right now, but I do think refueling does have, as you alluded to, has an impact on the declining in prices. His $3.80 a month ago was $4.22.

So, Admiral, you wrote this column that I think is important about what you think could take place and what should be done for NATO. Obviously, there's a lot of friction there. And NATO, I understood, was a little disconcerted that we struck without telling them. But having said that, I was disappointed. You're probably more realistic that they haven't even offered to step up, whatever their resources, whether it's clearing mines or whether it was helping escort through the strait.

And they have no, and in fact, some of the negative comments from the President of the Chancellor of Germany, dismissive, and the lack of using our bases, has caused it a rupture. Do you think there's a scenario where NATO we come out NATO comes out stronger from this latest summit in Turkey? I believe we'll get him back. I just have this sense. Because it's Admiral Mark Montgomery.

I think we just froze. But I'd hate to give up on it. But I could tell we froze, we lost him because we're streaming this. And you'll see it later.

Well, at least, unless we get them back, you'll see the portion that is not frozen. But what I'm referring to is a column that he wrote. It was really quite interesting in the New York Post today. And he said the first order of business would be spurring European investment in defense. And when they talk about getting everybody to 5%, Now we're at 3.5%.

Reagan was at 5%. And Reagan was spending less, like $500 billion. We're at $980 billion. And we got to get to 1.5 trillion. Like, oh my goodness, what a waste of money.

It's not a waste of money. The percentage of our GDP, we're making so much money now. And the dollars are valued somewhat that we need the $1.5 trillion, let alone to get the Golden Dome. Admiral, I just want to get to the scenario. I don't know if you heard the question.

Is there a scenario that you see? That you can script. that we would emer that NATO would be stronger at the end of this Turkey summit. There is. I'm glad you brought that up.

And the context you gave was fantastic about how we're recovering our defense budget, but we were never a freeloader. We were always, you know, we got, you know, we came down to 3%, but our 3% was still like 850 billion.

So, you know, we deserve a lot of credit for that. President Trump deserves a lot of credit for leaning on him. I think the key is Germany in this summit. Germany has stepped up. They've actually increased production.

They're doing defense industrial base, and they're not being rude about it. They're going, look, we want to do it with American companies. You know, the French are fairly, you know, are like, we need to go build our defensive industrial base without the United States. The Germans are like, no, no, no, we need to build our industrial base with the United States.

So Poland and the Baltics are already in the green column, right? You know, 5% plus taking Russia seriously. You see Romania coming up. The countries that are close coming up.

Now you see Germany. The President and Secretary General Rutte and Secretary General Mark Rutte has been a fantastic NATO leader. Need to focus on. The countries west of Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Italy. Italy, actually, to her credit, she's been increasing real increases.

The French, though, are still under 2.1% with promises they'll get it in the future.

So the president should lean on them. Spain, you know, is an outcast here, not saying they're never going to come to 3.5%. And then the UK, he needs to talk to, unfortunately, he's going to be talking to Kier Starmer, who's on his way out. But their defense budget has a weird like $5 billion unpaid for defense bill in it. And the incoming prime minister is not going to like trying to figure that one out.

So I'll have to see what happens.

So the answer is he can. I think he and Rutza, and he shouldn't let Rutza take the lead. In beating on the Europeans. Ruta does a really good job of that.

So, Admiral, we're just looking. Let's say that when the funeral is over and the 4th of July is done, and the president gets out of NATO. Give me as to how you think this whole scenario with this MOU, which has got so many problems with it. I mean, whoever wrote that up, when this is all said and done, should never be involved in a negotiation again. But having said that, How do you see this playing out through the summer?

I think if Trump takes control of this, because you're right, whoever negotiated this did not go great. First of all, he'll let the nuclear rope a dope. I think he's okay with that. You know, just let that bounce on. It's the straight where they're starting to realize that the Southern route is killing them, letting the oil through.

And if they start to strike, and there's two ways they can do it, they can just go straight at the ships, the merchant ships, and see if we'll defend them. Or second, they can create angst in Lebanon, have Hezbollah do something, get Israel to strike them, and then say, Well, now we're striking Arab partners in the United States. You know, and they could in other words, they can impose costs that way. Make it painful for oil to flow through. And I think the president's got to be ready to, instead of just doing proportionate counter-strikes, Do disproportionate counter-strikes and focus them on the Bonder Abbas area, taking out drone.

Small boat mine capabilities, anything we found. You know, we've been studying it for eight weeks.

Now, we did a 40-day war. We're now studying the battle damage segments, and we're going to figure out how to take that stuff out.

So, I think we could see some kinetic action, and you know, that'll affect gas prices. But the president's been really good at metering that, keeping it temporary, keeping it down. We'll have to see what happens, though, when the Iranians push harder. Here's a quote from the Iranian spokesperson. We took advantage of the ceasefire, improved our capabilities, updated our target bank.

If we are attacked, Uh we will overw we'll have an overwhelming response. You're shaking your head. No, I mean, they still have the. Look, their ballistic missiles did not do a lot of damage. Patriot and Thad and the Navy standard missile systems and Israeli Arrow worked.

Ninety Plus percent maybe ninety five plus percent. Where we sucked was drone defense. The Haiti survived it. Because the Navy can get range, depth, move back. and and have their planes come in behind the drones and shoot them down.

Israel, Jordan, Western Saudi Arabia, no problem because you're distanced. You can shoot down the drones with aircraft with these cheap twenty five thousand dollar rockets we have. What's not protected is Bahrain, Qatar, UAE. and Kuwait and Eastern Saudi Arabia. And those countries have been working with Ukraine to get counter drone interceptors, ground based ones.

Our bases need to have those. And now most of our stuff's moved east it moved west. We are not going to get bas we're not going to have AWAC struck on the ground again. That's just not going to happen because we've pro-positioned ourselves. Make strikes a little longer.

But we are not going to be in a position where we get struck hard.

So things will be different. The Iranians really have to target private Residential buildings to get any kind of impact. Admiral, lastly, just on Ukraine, I'm in awe of what they've been able to accomplish and withstand. How bad is Russia right now? We've seen those videos of the lines, the fights.

We've seen another refinery get blown up over the weekend. We find out there's massive gas and oil shortages, and now we've stopped allowing them to sell oil unsanctioned because we have a sit with the MOU with Iran. What are they going to talk about? The president's going to talk to Zelensky. He's going to talk to Putin.

What do you think is going to get done or what could get done? I think the President, I'm headed back to Ukraine next week for a couple of weeks of training, and I agree with you. My take for the last year has been they're not going to lose on the ground.

Now they're imposing costs with medium range and long range strike. Medium range are taking out the logistics of the Russian army, so the Russians can't really plan good fights. Long range, they're taking out the oil, refining and distribution. I think Trump needs to turn to Putin and say, look, Zelensky's got the cards. You're going to have to come off your maximumist demands, and we'll help you negotiate a graceful as possible way out of this.

Otherwise, you are not going to win, and I'm going to bring economic pressure on you. The president could do that, and that would bring, I believe, that would bring Putin. Putin needs some kick in the back side. To get to the table and make a reasonable offer. He has not done that.

Admiral, I think the President's getting bad information from Putin himself and some people who don't like Ukraine on his staff. Because When I do talk to him, he's always saying, no, they're losing ground. I go, Ms. President, they're not losing ground anymore. I mean, you gotta see what's happening.

So I just hope that He looks at the Institute for the Study of War and talks to people. Uh You know, because there is things have changed. Yes, ISW, like I'm on the front line. I s it's ninety nine point nine percent accurate. It is as accurate as you as American intelligence.

It's great. Jack Keene has it exactly right when he talks about it. We absolutely Ukraine is not losing this ground fight. And I'm not a big fan of them going on a big ground offensive. I think that plays them at risk.

They're really losing a lot less people. The personnel exchange rate is really dropping off, you know, from one to three, one Ukrainian for three Russians to one to six. You know what I mean? They are really doing fighting smart and wise. A little bit of economic support from us in terms of economic pressure on Russia could really help turn the tables at this point.

Yeah, get a missile defense. All they want is some more patriots faster. They deserve it. Oh, they need those. Yeah, and they deserve it.

They are now the best army pound for pound in Europe, and people should learn from them. And they want to help other people.

So please stop putting down Ukraine. You're really on the wrong side. Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery, you're on the right side. Thanks so much. Thank you, sir.

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This will always, for all of human history, you know, if I'm making a film, you know, 200 years from now, which I won't, we will be talking about wars and political violence. But we have a system here in which we have at least the recipe. And to to pull out the the the fuel rods of anger and distrust and hatred. The question is for Americans right now, as we approach this glorious moment, 250 years, the oldest democracy on earth, Do you want to continue to cook with that recipe? Or do you can you be, as authoritarians always do, convincing you it's better if everything's ordered, or that our story is only one people and not other people?

The whole story is this. Unbelievably wide variety of people who improbably come together. That's the headline. And it doesn't mean we didn't argue. Aaron Burr, my goodness, shot Alexander Hamilton.

We have countless duels and fights, and Adams never spoke to Jefferson or stayed for the inauguration, and Quincy Adams didn't stay for Jackson's inauguration. And there was Jackson accusing Quincy Adams of conspiring with others to make sure he didn't become. We had this all along, always. Teddy Roosevelt going after his protege, William Harrow Taft, in order to get the nomination when he couldn't get it, he blew him up. Not physically, but blew up his political fortunes.

We always have had this, and my goodness, the Civil War. That's what Ken Burns did. Kim Burns just said, let me look at this. This is amazing. I did the Civil War.

Now I'm doing the Revolutionary War. It's amazing what they did and what happened afterwards. Everybody wanted their freedom and it became aspirational. And it got underlined with each war and each conflict. And every time we get in a fight and we have a polarizing or controversial election like in 2000 or 9-11 attacks or the first Trump win when they made up some Russia scenario where he didn't really win and after he lost in 2020, everything's the worst ever.

Got to get a perspective. And the real blessing has been seeing the world look at America, who's not auditioning, we're just living. And they're saying, this place is amazing. We needed to hear that. You know, you get used to your own house, but when someone comes over and goes, wow, I love your front door, I love that backyard, you go, well, maybe it is nice.

From the Fox News Radio Studios in Midtown Manhattan, it's the fastest growing radio talk show. Brian Killmead. All right, from 48th and 6th in Midtown Manhattan, heard around the country, around the world. Brian Kill Me Cho coming your way. We're following a bunch of stories, including what we're also seeing looking back at America 250 over the weekend, which was pretty special.

The President of the United States having a major press conference in the Oval Office to get people aware that Trump accounts launched today. That's every kick. can get a thousand dollars. She's gotta sign up for it. Who wouldn't want $1,000 into their account?

Michael Goodwin is standing by. Caitlin Bretzlow is going to be with us too, spokesman for the Americans for Prosperity.

So we'll talk about that and talk about the economy. Right now, we have gas down to $3.80. The reason why in blue states it's up so high, they put all these taxes and fees in there. They also want to make sure that gas stays high for their election fortune.

So let's get to the big three. Number three. Look, Iran is a nation of about 90 million. About 80% of them hate this regime and would like to see it gone. But you still have quite a few million that they can bring to the streets.

And what do they shout in the streets? Death to Trump. Death to me, of course. Death to America. Burying the Ayatollah.

But what's next for Iran's regime, which still lives? I talked to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu when we previewed the NATO summit, where a lack of support, a lack of support for us in Iran, will be on Trump's agenda. Number 10. And I expect our party over the course of this next year or so to go through a battle about what we believe in and then come out unified in a way that we can take the fight to the other side and really deliver for the American people. Right, Governor Josh Shapiro, socialists taking control of the Dems as Hakeem joins the extremes.

The GOP now has a path to surviving the midterms. Number one. I love it. In the end, they got the decision right. Flo should have never been sent off.

The great news is: Flo is back. I think justice was done. And let's go. Landon Donovan, one of America's finest now a broadcaster, weighs in on the Titanic decision by FIFA, rescinding the red card ban of Flo Balogan, allowing him to play tonight against Belgium. Outrage in the Belgium camp.

We recreate how this decision came down and look at England's stunning win in Mexico against Mexico in Mexico and Norway dominating Brazil 2-0. I was actually at that game. Michael Goodman joins us now. Michael, I don't think about you in soccer, but have you noticed the World Cup? Hey, thank you, Brian.

Yes, you know, my my uh My love of soccer up to now has been uh limited to when my grandson is playing. Uh I never play myself. It was not popular when I was young. But I must say, You beat us to it, Brian. You beat the country to a level of soccer.

And it must be a pleasure for you to see the whole country taken over by this mania. Yeah, and just, you know, some people like I was talking to. Dave Portnoy at Barstool. And he says, Brian, when this cup is over. We're going to ignore soccer again.

I don't think so. But I mean, it's okay. But the thing is, what I think most encouraging is non-soccer players. You know, sports fans are watching. I thought to myself, I see a guy and they'll go, Yeah, I'm watching soccer.

And I go, Did you play? No. I'm going, really?

So you still watch?

Okay. That's me. I mean, my wife and I have been watching virtually every game we can, and we're enjoying it. We're commenting back and forth along with other people, but what's going on? What just happened?

What was that ruling? Why did they rule that way? But nonetheless, the enthusiasm of the crowds is really contagious. And I just think it's an important time for our country celebrating our birthday to see our country reflected through their eyes. And we're not trying.

We're just living. Absolutely. And they're just coming up going, wow, I love this place. And these people are so nice. And I went to four games already.

And there is not a bit of violence or anger. And you know how passionate people are? They're not. I'm watching a stadium full of two-thirds of which were Brazilian fans. They were getting crushed by Norway, they lose 2-0.

There's no anger. And we're living amongst each other.

So I think it's just been a win-win. Yeah, and it's amazing to me when you contrast it with American sports. You watch a baseball or football game, a lot of people are wearing The team jerseys or something like that. But in soccer, it seems to be a requirement to wear the jersey of the team you support. I mean, it's really something to think about.

People travel from around the world to get here for these games, hotels, stadium tickets. I mean, it's quite an expense that people have made.

So this is a huge economic footprint all over America.

So I want to bring you to the controversy right now, which is, I think, more up your alley. We have a situation where the U.S. got their lawyers. The U.S. Sacher said this Flo Balogan should not be thrown out of this game.

And you guys watch this video replay in slow motion. You're not supposed to. It's supposed to be real time. You just, if you miss the call, that's what it's for. If you have offsides or there's a problem with it, with the ball over the line, that's different.

But when it comes to a foul, you shouldn't. But you did.

So they petitioned and they plowing in the play tonight.

Now, Belgium, two hours ago, complained vociferously, and now they've appealed the appeal.

So that is add drama to this. Last time they played it was 5-2. Belgium won.

Now all of Europe is mad at us for this too. They're saying America is messing with the world's game.

So now it becomes something bigger than just a soccer game. Right. And of course Donald Trump is at the center of it. I must say, Brent, when the suspension was first put out and then explained what are the wind sale, I thought this is Trump Trump is going to get involved here. He has to, right?

I mean, see it's his nature, but it's right up his alley. And look, I must say, what it what the whole event has done is to me is to have cast something of a paw. over the enthusiasm because it's got like like a bunch of lawyers now. And that's of course the antithesis of what we look for in sports, clarity, winners and losers, right? Not an explanation is required.

So I think this is right up Trump's alley. And look, if I were him, I would have done the same thing. If you can do a gentle persuasion, he didn't threaten to deport everybody unless he got the ruling.

So he did it the right way. Yeah, and there is a you know, see what Belgium is going to say is if you look at the FIFA rules, they say Article 66.4 says you're not allowed to appeal a suspension.

Okay, then why did you do it for Cristiano Ronaldo? He's supposed to be out the first two games of the tournament. And you put him in.

So you allowed him to play.

So you can't have it two ways. No, that's it. There's always been some precedent. And then you didn't they didn't, as I understand, they didn't take away the red card. They simply suspended the suspension.

And Wayne Rooney, the Brit Gray, was talking about how they were trying to negotiate with him at one point over a red card. And if he did this, it would be lifted. If he didn't do that, it wouldn't be lifted.

So it went beyond just your conduct on the game. It went into what do you do next? What do you do afterwards?

So it does seem very laurely and very political on Viva's part. And all I can tell you, the reason why I'm talking to Michael about it, not only because I care about it, but I kind of would move it to the back burner if I didn't know 30 million people watched the last game. 30 million. I mean, you gotta be kidding me. And that's a field of 32.

You know what it's gonna be like tonight in the field of 16?

Well, and that's right. And think about it. Here we had the Knicks. Right, which was must see T V. Absolutely.

And now the and uh the World Cup. I mean, there's been quite a run of events. I will say this too. If they do win, he's going to score. There's no scenario where he's not.

I want to talk about something else. It's New York but beyond, and that is the rise of socialism. People are on the president for including that communism-socialism talk. It's not political. It is a fact.

We have the rise of socialists. You saw one just won in Colorado beat a woman that's been in the office since 97. And then you have Hakeem Jeffries now cowing to the socialists, welcoming them aboard, even though he was lobbying for. Uh two others that lost. And then you have Chuck Schumer also flipping with Plattner.

He was going for the sitting governor. Plattner's a socialist, so now he's going for her.

So you have a big breakup. What's happening now in the Democratic Party, would you want to put it in context?

Well, I think it's being devoured. Before our eyes, it's being taken over by the socialists, the far leftists. Many of them are anti-Semites.

So it's already changed the character of the Democratic Party. Even though it's a relative small minority within the party, these numbers have ceased maybe a dozen, maybe fifteen. But of course, Momdani in New York, the mayor sends a warning signal that is this could be the future of the blue cities, right? They could all flip to socialist mayors. And how long until you have a socialist governor?

But even before that, Brian, you have The influence of lawmakers in the state and city, and of course in Congress.

So it doesn't happen overnight. It's a gradual erosion of what the old Democratic Party used to stand for. And at some point, you know, like a sandcastle, the water keeps laughing at it and finally the whole thing collapses. That's what I think we're in the beginning of the early stages, anyway, of what is happening to the Democratic Party. Yeah, we'll say, by the way, Donald Trump's talking about the red card now in the Oval Office with the Trump accounts and Michael Dell, who gave all that money, and everybody else whose idea was with the Trump accounts there.

So it's pretty cool. We'll see what happens. I think the less he talks about it, the better. Leave it up to FIFA. I think they made the right decision.

So I look for people like James Carville came, says time for a schism. I've seen other people say it's time for a schism. Bill Clinton, I have no problem with that. Barack Obama sings Wheels on the Bus with Mondami. Here's Governor Josh Shapiro, who many people think is a moderate, on Dara Liza Abelia Chevalier, who won with her scenario of disbanding prisons, opening up our border, and hating America.

Cut 12. Her district voted for her, but I have profound differences from. That particular candidate, you know, based on the citations that you read there. And she's not someone who seemingly. I would agree with on many things or that we share similar values.

She ran on the Democratic ticket, I guess, as a socialist. Her voters in that district determined that she was the one they wanted representing her. Not exactly get out of my party, is it? No, but what's interesting to me, Brian, is that Pennsylvania, right? Shapiro, as you say, considered a moderate.

You have Fetterman and McCormick in the Senate. Two very reasonable, I would say, Fetterman has become my favorite Democrat this year in the last couple of years. And McCormick is very sensible as a Republican, very mainline.

So the three of them, in a way, are very unusual: Shapiro, McCormick, and Fetterman. When you look at, say, New York's governors or California's governors and senators, they're very, very different. New Jersey even has gone more and more or less.

So I think it is interesting to see this is happening state by state. How the different states and the different leaders in each state handle it will be somewhat different.

So Hassan Piker is the podcasting. Spiritual leader of communists and socialists who hates America and seems to be supporting the Senate candidate for Michigan. Um Al-Assid, Abdul Al-Assid, and then Plattner, and all these other people who are socialists. He didn't get Richie Torres. If people don't know, he's pro-Israel.

He is a liberal Democrat. But Richie Torres stood up to the socialist entities and stood up against the Columbia riots, against the Jews. And guess what? Hassan Piker, who thinks he's, I guess, involved in wrestling somehow, he says he's coming for him next time. He said, enjoy your two years because I'm going to knock you out next time.

This is a Democrat against a Democrat. We're not talking about an angry Republican.

So this guy, Hassan Piker, I mean, between him and Bernie Sanders and AOC, they are the power of the Democratic Party. Look, I agree. And the question, Brian, is are they the future? Or are they somehow fish out of water? I think that's still to be determined.

But part of the answer will come from Richie Torres, who happens to be my congressman. And he, as you say, he stood firm against this The Democratic Party. And I think that. If Richie Torres can survive that, then that will be an inspiration to other Democrats who don't like the Socialists.

So look, one election at a time, this battle will be fought out for a number of years. Yeah, and I think it gives the Denver Republicans the first real shot at the midterms, a bucking tradition in history, because they can legitimately play that card without saying we're exaggerating. Because you could say, well, I'm a moderate.

Well, call out the rest of your party because if they get in power, we're not going to recognize this country. Whereas opposed when a conservative comes into power, go to the right. The liberal gets in power, you go to the left. If you get an extremist, a socialist in power, all these crazy New York policies will be national policies. That's right.

And look, Brian, when this started a few years ago, I think of Elon Homar Talib and others in that initial wave, AOC. And the Democrats did not push back. Nancy Pelosi in the House, where most of them were. didn't really push back, and neither did Schumer in the Senate. And so they kept him in the party.

They kept him basically organized in the sense that they voted for all the Joe Biden bills, even though they said they didn't go far enough. He didn't destroy America in order to save it.

So that kind of rhetoric didn't stop Schumer and Pelosi and others from welcoming them into the party. And now, The tent is spoiled.

Now there's so many of them that it's a real revolution within the party. Got it. Michael Goodwin, thanks so much. Check out his comms in the New York Post. Have a great day, Michael.

Appreciate it. My pleasure. Thank you, Brian. We are back, and the president's taking all questions about the FIFA Red Card now. With everything going on in this world, the only thing stupider, and I'm a soccer guy.

You know, ask him a question, move on. But I'm a soccer guy, too. But they just think they're going to make the president look bad on the world stage. He's not. He doesn't care.

But number two. Is the other thing was watching George Stephanopoulos have Doug Bergham on yesterday and talk for 12 minutes about the reflecting pool. As if there's nothing else going on in the world. Brian Kilmeet Show. It's Brian Kilmade.

Breaking news. Unique opinions. Hear it all on the Brian Kill Me Show. I understand sports really well. Really well.

And that wasn't a foul. That wasn't even an infraction. That was two guys running full speed that happened to crash into each other. You can't take your foot and properly place it on somebody else's foot. When you go no, these were two great athletes.

That got tangled up. And this referee who Yeah. Is it a little bit suspect? If you check his If you check his past. I don't want to say that because I don't like to create controversy, but very suspect.

Uh if you'd like I'll provide you with the past. Yeah, the past is in 2023 is accused of game fixing. Uh in Brazil. But he was never charged. But that is he and he was good enough to get into the World Cup.

Remember, the referee didn't make the call. This was called the AR got into his headset and said, Review this. We think it's a red card. and the referee looked at it in slow motion and red carded Bolligan. He's gone.

They go out and win in the last 35 minutes and score an extra goal when they advance. But now he got reinstated three hours ago. Belgium asked for an appeal of the appeal. After expressing astonishment with the reversal, and said, I thought it was not 4th of July, he thought it was April Fools. It wasn't.

But the one thing you get from old people is like shouldn't have been a foul to begin with. All right, we're going to come back and talk about what's happening with these Trump accounts and so much more. You're listening to the Brian Kilmead show. We're also going to be looking at the economy and the president's big Oval Office meeting. The fastest three hours in radio.

You're with Brian Kilmead. Hey, welcome back, everybody. It's the Brian Killmeat Show. We're just watching the President of the United States who's taking questions about the Trump accounts, and believe it or not, all the networks are taking it, and I'm wondering why. You know why?

Because they're getting his response about the red card, the role he played, and I'm not sure he had any role. They had US soccer moving forward, and there were lawyers with the there's a White House commission to help the World Cup, to organize the World Cup with Andre Liani supervisors. There's lawyers with them. For the President of the United States, of course, he weighed in because it's not a red card. It's one of those controversial thing going on right now.

But this is a decision, this FIFA, along with U. S.

soccer, and that's the petition. But now Belgium has a chance to overturn it again. Caitlin Buetzo joins us out on a different note, spokesman for the Americans for Prosperity. Caitlin, welcome. Hi, Brian.

Good to see you again.

So, first, what could you tell me? What did you think of the festivities over the weekend? The weather couldn't stop us from celebrating, but it was delayed. The weather couldn't stop us from celebrating. I was lucky enough to be in town.

I wouldn't have missed it for the world. And it was phenomenal. I mean, seeing the crowd of people that were on the National Mall prior to the weather, I think they said it was over 400,000, which is phenomenal. But the best thing is the amount of people who came back. Following, you know, it just goes to show you people really wanted to be part of the celebration.

And that fireworks show was absolutely stunning. Very well done to Freedom 250 and everyone who organized. And as we, but it's not over yet, right? I mean, this is the punctuation because it's the actual day, but we're doing stuff the whole year. We're doing stuff the whole year.

AFP certainly is doing stuff the whole year. We've been lucky enough to be part of the Great American State Fair, which is still going on for a few more days. We've had over fifteen thousand people visit our installation.

So if you're in town, come by and see us. I did, and we were there broadcasting. There I was there Saturday night. And I was there, I believe, Sunday and Monday and Tuesday of last week. But just looking back at some of the scenarios, we were just talking about some historians who had a chance to put America with the idea of America.

Sometimes you get caught up and you wonder, am I just cheerleading for my home team? Or are we really a unique nation?

So, number one, economically, number one militarily, save the free world. Besides that, I can't really think of accomplishments. But then you have people who put in perspective what we've accomplished. And look at what Ken Burns had to say when he was asked about The types of people And the scenario in which this country was created. I don't know if you've seen his.

Revolutionary War series, but it's unbelievable. Cut thirty six. This will always, for all of human history, you know, if I'm making a film, you know, 200 years from now, which I won't, it will be, we will be talking about wars and political violence. But we have a system here in which we have at least the recipe. To to pull Pull out the fuel rods of anger and distrust and hatred.

The question is: for Americans right now, as we approach this glorious moment, 250 years, the oldest democracy on earth. Do you want to continue to cook with that recipe? Or can you be, as authoritarians always do, convincing you it's better if everything's ordered, or that our story is only one people and not other people? The whole story is this. Unbelievably wide variety of people who improbably come together.

That's the headline. Well put, right? Absolutely well, but I couldn't agree more. And the thing is, we've always been in a situation where we're always pulling at each other. Jefferson and Adams, John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson.

You have people saying the most horrible things after the Civil War that you could imagine. We had the Great Compromise, which led to segregation.

So we have always had stops and starts, but we always try to move forward and make ourselves better. I think that's underappreciated. We've become a self-regulating people. I think you're exactly right. And when we were together last Monday on Fox and Friends, you were kind enough to have us on to talk about our Declaration project.

And our goal was to get 100,000 individuals to read the Declaration before July 4th. And I'm excited to share, Brian, that we did. We actually exceeded our goal to 110,000. And I bring that up because the clip you just played, the point you just made, Hmm. We just froze again.

If you'll get it right back, it's no problem. But when the one thing we were getting to is they have this project where. Since it's America 250, they encouraged everyone to read the Declaration of Independence and then go online and tell them.

So they had the Great American Fair, which was right behind us for Monday, Tuesday and throughout the day. But you would tell them about the Declaration Project and Caitlin Bledsoe. You were just talking about how many people actually joined you in that effort. Yes, we were we had a goal of one hundred thousand individuals to read the Declaration on or before July fourth. And you asked us when we were together last Monday if we thought we'd be able to reach that goal.

And I'm excited to share we did. We actually surpassed it. And I bring this up because with the socialist and progressive candidates that are ramming the airwaves through with really false narratives about how terrible this country is, we're seeing and hearing the opposite. We're seeing that this anniversary is bringing people together more so than ever and wanting people or people are wanting to become more civically engaged and seeing numbers like the 110,000 reading the Declaration or like the 15,000 people coming by the Great American State Fair and doing activations in our booth. People really want to be part of the future of this country.

And I think that's so important to underscore right now. Yeah, I think so too. What about the fact that the founding fathers, a few years ago, we were talking about, well, the Thomas Jefferson and George, James Madison and George Washington, well, they had slaves.

So, their statue's got to be taken down, and we have to apologize for that.

So, we have a scenario where there's a whole bunch of people who wanted to do that. Thankfully, people understand we're not a perfect people or perfect country, and that we didn't invent slavery, and slavery was there. What we did is get rid of it and fight a war to make sure of it. But then, we got this clown mayor in New York City who used his George Washington's original desk when he was president in New York City. He uses it to make a speech denigrating a country that gave him this great opportunity.

Cut 28. The powerful have always known their answer. America, in their view, is an arena of supremacy. where only a select few are allowed freedom. where not all are created equal.

America, if you ask them. becomes less the more people it welcomes. America, they will tell you. Belongs only to those with the right accent or the right shade of skin at every moment in our past. Those who led through exclusion and isolation.

have tried to win power and enrich themselves. by turning us against one another. Division is the oldest trick in politics. and the cheapest. Do you believe this guy?

While speaking like this, talking about the dangers of division. It's pretty unbelievable, especially when he's also putting out things like we have to have 70 degrees thermostats. It's just these things are incredibly unrealistic. And when you actually talk to people, I know there's a lot of primaries happening right now. We're seeing these candidates emerge.

But when you actually talk to individuals who are going to be part of the general electorate and not just these primaries, these ideas, when you talk to them about these ideas, these individuals are pushing, they're not supported, or at least not widely supported. We also saw this in 2024 where there was an overwhelming trend that bucked these types of policies. But anytime that the narrative is this prominent, we need to be concerned. I know. I thought it was interesting that Jonah Goldberg, who's often critical of Of this administration said this when he heard Mondami say that, cut 29.

This whole idea, look, I think... I think dissent is good and it's an important right. Free speech is an important right. The right to petition government, all that kind of stuff. But there is this logic from the DSA left that makes this thing that says, you know, dissent is the highest form of patriotism.

Therefore, treason is the highest form of dissent. It makes no sense. It's garbage. He is playing into all these code words about how this is a bad country that it's ruled by elites that keep people down. And I just, I think he gets a lot of free press because he's charming and a good politician.

He does. I've never seen anybody get better press. I mean, outside President Obama. That's right. A lot of them do, though.

I mean, look at the AOC, look at Bernie Sanders. They get a ton of oxygen right now. And I just keep going back to we need to really think about why these narratives are spreading the way they are. And ultimately, people are concerned about the economy. They're feeding into it.

And conservatives really have to double down on the same type of cost of living strategies, but that are free market and that actually make sense for our economy and American growth over time. Right. And getting gas prices down is key. And that now is down to $3.80. And that's why the Trump accounts, I think, are a great start.

So get people involved, give them an understanding of the market. Get their sheets once a month and see how their money is growing. And Michael Dell in the backdrop saying, I'd like to help. And here's how putting $250 billion, whatever he is, some extraordinary number, into this. And Micron is doing the same thing.

Do you like the idea of the Trump accounts? I do. I think it's excellent policy. It's setting our youth up for success. And this is something we should be touting as a good rebounce to these socialistic policies.

Yeah, I guess we'll see where it goes from there. Thank you very much. Caitlin Bledsoe, doing a great thing. Everyone read the Declaration of Independence.

Next step, the Constitution. We'll get to the bad. All right, Caitlin, go get them. Appreciate it. 1866-408-7669.

Now, just building on what we were just saying with Caitlin a little bit, among the people who were critical of President Trump, I watched this whole speech. Yeah, a few ad libs at Mount Rushmore. Of course, delayed because of the rain, hail, I should say. And then he had a few end-libs, but he was not talking politics. Yeah, he brought up, I think, something about the Save America Act.

All right.

Ten seconds? But when he was talking about communism and socialism, there is a danger in that. We fought a Cold War for that.

So Chuck Todd, just a port. I really don't miss him on Meet the Press. but thought he was really important for him to tell everyone how upset he was that Donald Trump's president, Cut 31. I feel betrayed as an American by him on this. The Constitution is not perfect, but it gives us a way to keep going.

It gives us structure for disagreement. It gives us a method for repair. It gives us the possibility of becoming better without pretending we were always good. It makes some of the same promises that some religious texts do for people. And this is why I'm so pissed off.

Not because I love the country less, but because I love the idea of America enough to resent seeing it cheapened by this man. America deserved better at 250.

Someday, I believe, it will get better. That's in your hands. We uh we hope to live up to Chuck Todd's standard. I don't know if it's possible. But it's a goal of mine, absolutely.

Let's hear more from Bernie Sanders. We could talk about how b uh the whole country is for oligarchs. Oh, are you insulted by that? You're insulted by the rise of Mondami, who just sat on George Weston's desk and told everyone what a terrible country it is for the elite white people. You're not upset by that?

Are you insane? Here's more from Jonah Goldberg, who, by the way, is extremely critical of the president, maybe 80% of the, extremely bright, by the way. And he's a great guy, but he's extremely critical of the president. COD 29. I think he's full of crap, flat out.

This is the guy who fuels these people who are dividing New Yorkers about APAC and Jews constantly. He defends the people who do it. I don't think it's, I mean, I could be really puckish and say it's not an irony that the guy is talking about American exceptionalism in that earlier quote, a coin actually coined by Joseph Stalin. But the fact is, I think American exceptionalism is real. And the way he describes America there, I think.

is divisive. It's playing into class classic class war nonsense. And he was talking about Mondami.

Now I re I on Saturday. We did Fox and Friends, and I said, Are we going to play any of this? And the producer said, Why are we doing that? It's such an upbeat day. Why are we?

And I agree. For Saturday, but I wanted to bring it up now because this guy is mayor of New York City and he gets a lot of attention. And Does he smile when he talks? Yes, but listen to the words he says. He is so divisive and so negative in his view of the country and of law enforcement and of prisons and of ICE Everything.

is really negative. I mean, you're center left, center right. And by the way, it's unbelievable that Bill Clinton would take time to put out a letter ripping Trump and not ripping this guy. In fact, saying it's no big deal that he's a socialist. Same thing with President Obama, singing wheels on the bus to a bunch of two-year-olds, three-year-olds, instead of saying, wow, you know, the whole socialism thing is really not going to fly with most of the country.

Instead, he says, oh, let me help you. I'll be an advisor.

So you can beat Governor Cuomo. All right, I'm not a big fan of Governor Cornwell. But so you can beat Governor Cuoma and I'll always be there for you after you win. That's not what I would do if I was worried about my legacy and my party. 1-866-408-7669.

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The talk show that's getting you talking. You're with Brian Kilmead. Ronald Reagan warned us of this. He said that, you know, our freedoms are just one generation away from extinction. And so it is incumbent upon all of us to ensure that we educate a young generation about what exactly socialism and communism is.

When you look at the election results and who actually voted, in some of these races, it was as little as 7% of the Democrats, and they were young, white, And these are individuals who we need to go into the schools and bring people who fled, like my mother who fled communist Cuba, so they actually understand what it's like elsewhere and why people come to the United States for opportunity. That is Nicole Maliatakis, one of the few Republicans left in New York City. They're trying desperately to redistrict her out by screwing up the district and stopping her from actually representing anything in Staten Island, which, if you don't know, around the country, is considered very Republican. Susan, you're in upstate New York. Hey, Susan.

Oh, hi, Brian. I'm very fired up this morning about Mamdoni also with adding insult to injury sitting at George Washington's desk. And he did reference that George Washington, the first battle of Brooklyn, almost was captured by, you know, oh, just amazing. Oh, yeah, I got across the river. Yeah, I got across the river with the Maryland Marbleheaders, who were a very diverse group of 500 men.

And that was a treacherous, treacherous escape. And by the hand of God, the whole British Navy was sitting just up the river, and it was a clear day, but a fog came. A fog came that allowed them to get across the river and Washington to escape. I mean, we almost lost the war on the, I think it was August 30th or something, 1776. He knows nothing about our history.

He knows nothing about the men that founded this. Oftentimes, first-generation Americans are the most patriotic because they're so relieved to get here and they have to pass a patriotic, you know, they have to pass a citizenship test, which makes them study history. And we just, I don't know what they're teaching in fifth and seventh and eleventh grade these days when you usually study American history. Sandra, you're right on the money. I love your knowledge.

I wrote about in George Washington's Secret Six. If Keisha thinks Sandra is expanding on it or expounding on it, this is an eyewitness, which is Benjamin Talmadge, who was right by George Washington's side, said the sun was coming up and they were trying to evacuate across the East River into Manhattan and get out before the British knew it because they knew they were about to be annihilated. And a fog rolled in so thick you could not see your fingers on your outstretched hand. That was written in a book in 1820 by Benjamin Talmud.

So, those are some of the miraculous things that happened during that war. And he would rally again, cross the Delaware, take out the Hessians, and win that Battle of Trenton, then win the Battle of Princeton, go to Valley Forge, recalibrate, and get some more troops in, and little by little. And would battle back the British until they surrendered at Yorktown. That's part of anybody who's an American, listening to us right now. That's your heritage, your story.

You can choose to ignore it, or you can read about it and take pride in it. From high atop Fox News headquarters in New York City, always seeking solutions, never sowing division. It's Brian Kilmead. All right, from 48th and 6th of Midtown Manhattan, Brian Killmead Show. It's thrilled to be with you.

Thanks so much. I appreciate everybody watching the coverage over the weekend. We were on Saturday night. I was lucky enough to go down to Washington, D.C., and be with Sean Hannity, Dana Perino, great Harris Faulkner, as well as Brett Baer and Laura Ingram, and was able to go over America 250, put in perspective what we've been through. There was really no script.

It was. Cover it. Cover it. Music's good. Go to the music.

President speaks. Go to the president. Music was really good, but then we got delayed for 45 minutes, and then we had to run for shelter because of the lightning strike. We were in a metal building, metal contraption.

So we went there. We were talking to World War II veterans and celebrities like Gary Sinise and Jim Caviesel was fantastic. Matt Doherty, a fantastic player for the University of North Carolina with the Michael Jordan, member of the Michael Jordan and James Worthy era.

So we was able to talk to him. It was really great. Bottom of the hour, we're going to talk to Kobe Jones about the World Cup scenario. He's an American legend, and now he's turned into a fantastic broadcaster. Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient, was going to be with us shortly.

But first, let's get to the big three. Number three. Look, Iran is a nation of about 90 million. About 80% of them hate this regime and would like to see it gone. But you still have quite a few million that they can bring to the streets.

And what do they shout in the streets? Death to Trump. Death to me, of course. Death to America. Absolutely.

They were enemies. Governor Josh, bearing the Ayatollah. What's next? We watched them go from city to city to city and they're chanting and promised the assassination of President Trump.

Now we go to the NATO summit. What should we accomplish there? We're pretty angry at our allies. They're angry at us. Is NATO going to be weaker or stronger when this is done?

Remember it can. And I expect our party over the course of this next year or so to go through a battle about what we believe in and then come out unified in a way that we can take the fight to the other side and really deliver for the American people. Governor Josh Shapiro, he's going to run for president. You just know it, Governor of Pennsylvania.

Socialists take control of the Democratic Party. Yakeem Jeffries joins the extremes. The GOP now has a path to surviving the midterms. Number one. I love it.

In the end, they got the decision right. Flo should have never been sent off. The great news is, Flo is back. I think justice was done. And let's go.

Yep, here we go. That was Landon Donovan. Titanic decision by FIFA rescinds the red card ban of Flo Baligan, allowing him to play tonight versus Belgium. But Belgium, a few hours ago, has just appealed the appeal. There's outrage in their camp.

They're saying, is this an April Fool's joke? It is not. And as usual, people like to beat up on America because we're hosting, they think we got a friendly decision. Does anyone look at Cristiano Ronaldo? He had a red card that would have had him sitting for the first two games of the tournament.

He played because FIFA reversed the ruling. That's important. Dakota Meyer joined us now, not a soccer player, just a war hero. Dakota, welcome back. Thank you for having me.

I know. Are are you wearing the red, white, and blue tonight? Oh, come on. I wear the red, white, and blue every single day, Brian. You know better than that.

So would you watch tonight? Yeah, absolutely. I mean, absolutely. You know, this is a, I'm not a big soccer fan. I don't follow soccer.

You know, it's, but, but what I love about it is, I love this pride and passion and this patriotism of. Of people coming together for representing, and you know, people who don't even watch soccer are here rooting for the United States of America. How cool is that? You know, I'm also not a big hockey guy. Of course, watched hockey all my life, grewing up with the Rangers and Islanders and all those things.

But uh I got into it when they when they wanted because you appreciate people uh who even though it's sports, they act heroically, they go in the clutch and they and they love the country. I love the fact that a few years ago they were taking a knee. And now they're singing the national anthem with their heart in their chest. And people are so down: like, America's finished, we're not going to be the same. And look at how we've bounced back already.

Yeah, Brian, you know, I was running this morning through our Capitol. You know, it's one thing I do every time I'm out here in DC and I just go and I just take it all in, right? And I think about it. And I think this is a perfect example of what you've seen these last couple years is when you're for something, we'll always go further than when you're against something. Right.

And you see this, you know, you see how long these Ideas of this individualism of, hey, I'm going to represent this one thing and how long they last. They all die out. There's a shelf life on them. But what there's not a shelf life on is patriotism, the love of America, the love of getting it right, the pursuit of doing what's right for people. And like, you see this, like, People coming, I mean, do you think everybody on that team agrees?

Do you think everybody on that team, you know, they don't. We all know that, right? But you know what? The commonality of wanting to win. of wanting to represent their country is bringing so many people together.

And what I'll tell you is, it's contagious. It gets people who don't even care about soccer, who have no clue about it, who come together because people are so hungry to be united.

So, in the bigger picture, Dakota, I always tell people. That you know they look at America, they were always finding the cra always finding something wrong. And I just tell them, compared to what? I I I suggest you travel, and if you find some place better, stay. But they always come back.

And the thing is, when people like you travel the world and have a chance to see different cultures, not that you needed it, that's when people get really patriotic. They realize how great the country is. You're allowed to criticize, you're allowed to do things, but we have nothing to compare it to because we were born here. It's not our fault. You take things for granted.

You grew up with a pool your whole life. You expect a pool in your backyard when you grow up. I'm going to get a pool.

Well, I had it when I was. You're so, and then someone walks over to your house and go, man, you're so lucky to have a pool. Really? I just kind of took it for granted. I've always had it.

That's not bad on me. It's just a fact.

So you grow up scenarios away from World War Two when there was a draft out there and there was a threat to our utter existence. And of course you feel removed from it. And I remember researching The Battle of New Orleans, Andrew Jackson Battle of New Orleans, and the War of 1812 is happening. Do you know what they're saying? I'm worried about our country.

We lost the spirit of 76. 36 years later, they're worried about we lost our American spirit. Yeah, but I mean look I mean that that's like one of the most You know, awesome things about people is we're so adaptive, right? We're adaptive. Like, look, I mean, you know, do you think people who are homeless would never realize that they were going to be homeless, right?

Or people who, you know, are successful never, I mean, you know, I mean, like, what you are around is what you become. And so I always say, like, where your mind goes, your body follows. And so, you know, perspective matters, you know, and we've all got to go out and get a little bit of perspective. And we all got to go out and talk to each other and have conversations instead. But, but right now, with technology, what it's done is it's allowed us to create these echo chambers, right?

These echo chambers of where we can build our own reality and we don't have to get other perspective of where we're at and how thankful we are. And, you know, like, I think we're going to be fine. I think everything's contagious. You know, we've got to get positive. We've got to talk about what we're doing and what we're for instead of what we're against.

You know, we have a party right now. That, what are they for? Can you name what they're for? No, but you can tell, you can name everything they're against. You have a party that's for something and a party that's against something.

Who knows what's right? Only history will tell. But I just think it's gonna be, I think it's awesome. And I think we gotta be careful. But I also think it's why Ronald Reagan said that we're only one generation away.

From losing our freedom, right? And I believe it's not about somebody's gonna come here and take it. But I think that at the point we stop appreciating, and it's at the point we stop being patriots, at the point we stop standing up for America and saying, hey, we're Americans, at the point we start accepting that kneeling for the flag is okay, or at the point we stop loving this country, or we stop. We stop outwardly saying that we love this country and we don't say that everywhere and we give into those things. I think we're going to lose this because.

You know, we all went a little while of not wanting to go out. And I mean, think of like, there's more flags flying today. than you've ever seen across this country, probably since 9-11. probably since 911, right after 9-11, people are proud to be Americans. And I think it's important for us to continue to do that.

And I think the commitment we all have to make, no matter what happens with the administration, no matter what happens at midterms, We all need to make the commitment that we will. Be proud to be patriots, and we will never compromise the fact that we are an American first. And we will say that and we will fight for that. See, the one thing that I talk to a lot of people, especially when you get out to Washington, I've been to Washington three times in two weeks.

So back and forth, you talk to people all the time, traveling through airports. Of course, walking through crowds. And the one thing people say to me, oh, on the five, that Jessica is so annoying. And I'm like, why? She knows her stuff.

She knows her stuff. She's a she's very red, white, and blue, but she has a different view of how government should run. She doesn't think she's not a socialist. But I go, that's what makes our station great. I don't want you to have to flip a channel to get another opinion.

And you should be forced to defend your opinion on a regular basis. I'm always learning stuff. That's why I watch the Sunday shows every Sunday show every week for the last 20 years. I want to hear everything. Everything.

Yeah, I mean, and like, and I think we should all be that way. Conversations matter because Like, there's different perspectives. I mean, think about this. Like, my dad went, like, think about how far we've came. And thank God people fought for it because.

You know, my My dad and our parents went to a school where you couldn't drink out of the same water fountain as somebody because of their skin color. I mean, look how far we've came in one generation. And look how much further we can go if people, we need all the ideas, right? We need all the ideas, but they need to be pressure-checked and they need to be through, they need to be constitutional and they need to be in the best interest of human beings and people. And that's what it's all about.

See, it was interesting, just to build on that.

So I did a show, a radio show with Jim Brown. In the 90s for four years. And we would, they say, you know, Jim Brown, the running back and activist, and we would never talk sports, almost never. Except for when a great running back would come out, he'd be like, oh, I love this guy. You got to check this out.

But for the most part, he was talking about prisons. He was talking about rehabbing people, race relations. He says, I remember being in Syracuse and I would travel down south and they would say, you got a black player in your team, you got to put them in a different hotel. And the whole team would move hotels to the black hotel because the coach would not break it up. And he said, I grew up on the second floor of a rented apartment building with my mom, never knew my dad.

But it was white people who rallied around secretly, who got money together so I could go to Syracuse because they would not give me a scholarship. But they knew these players, these parents knew that if they saw him, they would give him a scholarship. Obviously, one year they see him, they give him a full ride. He did not know what those white people did for him until years later when a coach said, by the way, you didn't have a scholarship. Your town put you in that school.

So you would think a guy that saw this black and white society would be bitter. Remember him and Muhammad Ali were rallying with Bill Russell to get segregation out of the South. But you would never find a more patriotic guy than Jim Brown. He would say, Yeah, look who we overcame, let's point out injustice, but man, isn't this a great country? That should be the mindset.

That should be the mindset. But you know, you have, we are actually becoming following, and we are, we've got to be very careful because our success is now playing against us. The same thing that we've done such a great job of evolving the country that we've got a generation of kids who, you know, you're going to have to almost go out of your way to create struggle for them, right? Like, because. Life is the easiest it's ever been in the history of human beings right now.

I mean, you can get things at an instant, you can get attention, you can be anywhere you want. And, like, you know, so I think that like we've done such a great job that, like, you know, we're going to have to be able to find a way to create perspective because what's happening is these ideas are being weaponized by our enemies.

So, I was talking to Dakota Meyer.

So, Dakota, I want to touch in on policy because the biggest thing right now, once we're done with the 4th of July and the Ayatollah's done with his marathon, I hate America tour of his funeral, that we're going to get back to a scenario where they're not living up to the MOU, which is a terrible document we never should have signed off or wrote. But having said that, they're going to try to close the strait. Who knows that the Houthis are going to try to close the Red Sea? This is what the summer is going to consist of. At one point, I think we're going to have to.

Take back the straight. What would that look like from what you know?

Well, look, first off, let me just say, like, I'm no expert in any of this. I mean, I can use it from a common sense perspective. And somebody who fought the Middle East and understands the culture. Yeah.

Yeah.

Who understands like the culture, right? I mean, look. Um, and what I will say is, is look, you know, the MOU, one way or another, I mean, we had to start somewhere, right? The president understands how to get a deal. You know, it wasn't like he signed a long-term agreement, right?

You know, and he knows you got to start somewhere. We got to get a piece of paper on the ground, whether we agree with it or not. You know, we got to start somewhere with some document and get them to the table. And look, nobody wants to be at the table more than the Iranians, I believe. But what you can't take out of this context is the Iranian people, if you're expecting for them to abide by the document, Well, you're, I mean, like, that's way out of realm.

Um, but we do control the straight. I mean, we can close the straight down at any time, Brian.

So I think we just, you know, we'll return back. The president will do it. I think it's about having the leadership and we do have the right leadership in place who's willing to do what it takes. To get this done, but you got to think, the president's in a hard spot right now. You know, you just had Congress sign off on limiting his power.

Right, so they're trying to chip away at his power and his ability to be able to make decisions himself and be able to put worships where he needs to and activate on that, which gives him a sign that America doesn't have the appetite to go. In and put boots on the ground. And so you either got to get a deal in paper right now, the best deal that you can possibly get. It's not going to be perfect. You know, it's not going to be the perfect deal, or you have to put boots on the ground.

That's kind of where you're at in this situation right now, right? I mean, we've knocked out three layers of their leadership.

So who knows what's real and what's not? I mean, they're going to have to figure out a way to get a unified front. I mean, who are you talking to? Who's going to take over? They've got a lot of struggles inside of Iran before we can even start.

I mean, who are we getting a deal with? Right. Who's leading the country? I mean, we still don't even know that. And I don't even know if they know that right now.

So I think that, like, What's going to happen is, I mean, we're still going to have struggles. We are going to, Iran will be an enemy with us for the rest of our lives. It's not going to be like a World War II scenario where you're able to have somebody sign a treaty and then abide by it. I mean, this is going to be a continued struggle going forward, but we've got to get a deal in place. I think the president has, you know, he's accomplished a lot, right?

I mean, you know, three months ago, you had an Iran huge. I mean, take like we could walk out of the president, could bring everybody home right now, leave it where it's at, not even sign a deal. And we're still better off than we were three months ago with Iran. And, you know, Iran was boasting. I mean, and you see that they did have an ICBM, right?

They were API capabilities that were further than anybody was willing to admit other than the president. You know, and we've knocked them back centuries for sure. And their navy's at the bottom of the sea. I mean, look, like, we are in a better spot with Iran today than we've ever been. I hear you.

Just an area we'd have to push them back on land is what you're saying, because they have drone technology and missiles that could rocket a merchant ship that would be undefended, and then no one would want to pass through there.

So unless we can go and secure that area.

So that's what Dagota, the President, wants to avoid, especially before the midterms. Yeah, well, I mean, I don't even think, like, to be honest. I don't think President Trump just wants to avoid it because of a political reason. I think he wants to avoid it because he doesn't want to go watch people get killed in an endless war. I mean, I like this president, the person you want leading.

Leading the country in a time that we might have to go into conflict is a person who doesn't want to do conflict but is willing to. Understood. And that's what President Trump is. You know, like I'm so thankful, you know, him and the administration that we have up there that they're not willing to just look at this as a political pawn, or they're not just willing to look at this and freely just use the greatest asset that we have is our men and women in uniform, you know, without understanding the consequences. I know.

And Dakota's back in uniform too. Dakota Meyer, U.S. Marine and Medal of Honor recipient. Dakota, always great talking to you. Talk to you again soon.

Thank you so much, Bob. Good to see you. You got it. Back in a moment. Don't go anywhere.

Kill mead will be right back. He's so busy, he'll make your head spin. It's Brian Kilmeade.

So, in case you don't know, the World Cup news is pretty big, and it is, it came down last night. It looks like Flo Balogan will be able to play tonight.

So, it looks like his red card has been suspended. He gets put on probation. Anything happens? You let him know. A couple of things.

The way Balogan responded. Prior to his suspension being lifted, Classy. You know what he said? I'm disappointed, but I'm not going to show it because a lot of kids are watching to see how I handle this.

So I'm going to show I disagree with the decision, but I'm going to live with it. It gets reversed. because they looked at it and they said they watched it in slow motion and the US soccer got their lawyers involved. Trump said he called just to get clarification on the rule. He's not a Mr.

soccer guy. He played a couple years in high school. But the other thing is, Belgium is now appealing the appeal. Information you want, truth you demand. This is the Brian Kill Me Show.

I love it. Um. In the end, they got the decision right. Flo should have never been sent off. You never want to send off a player, especially when they have a chance to play in a round of 16 in their home country.

So in the end, they got it right. You don't have to like it. You cannot say it's unprecedented because this has happened before. Go search Cristiano Ronaldo's red card in qualifying before the World Cup, and you'll see.

So, the great news is Flo is back. I think justice was done, and let's go. Can't wait for tomorrow. And that's Landon Donovan talking about the reversal of Flo Baligan's suspension. But by the way, they're appealing.

They're appealing the appeal is Belgium. They got it in by 8 o'clock in the morning, so they're going to present their case saying there's a Rule 67 or something that says that you can't appeal a FIFA suspension. Joining us now is Kobe Jones. Kobe, I know you don't really go over the legal portion of soccer, but it is one thing people are looking at bylaws now more than looking at back lines.

So, what are your thoughts about the fact that Balogan is back in there for now? I don't know if he's able to hear it. I think it's fantastic, Brian, when it comes down to it. Is just the opportunity to have Balagan back into the lineup is extremely important. He's the focal point of the attack for the United States.

And this is what you want. You want your top players, your star striker, to be able to play in this, such an important matchup against Belgium. This is, I think, for the American fan, exactly what you were hoping for. That FIFA, you know. For different terminology, whatever, it got it right in the end.

Yes. And so I think we're all excited to see what comes of this matchup. And understandably, Belgium's upset. Their coach came out and said, Is this April Fools or the 4th of July? Says this can't be a scenario.

So he's really upset. And they're going for the appeal. Do you have an indication of this appeal to merit? Does the appeal of the appeal have merit? I think I'm not a I think I'm having a little trouble here.

Yeah, I think we'll get him back. Kobe, I can hear you pretty clear.

So we'll straighten out that audio again, but we'll bring him right back. In case you don't know, Kobe Jones, longtime national team player, outstanding player for the Los Angeles Galaxy. And as a forward, he's actually lethal. He's a star for UCLA, too. He's in three World Cups himself, two-time MS Cup champion.

If you need a goal, you always go to Kobe. Also, you need someone to articulate. and make themselves available after a practice or a game, it was Kobe Jones.

So that's why when I was doing soccer and I was doing sideline for the Metro stores, who are now the Red Bulls, anytime Kobe Jones came down, I'm like, great, I can get an interview of a guy that's actually going to listen and answer your questions. But I want to bring you some highlights from the game I went to yesterday: Norway against Brazil. Brazil favored. Norway comes in. Turns out they moved the ball better.

They were stronger. And they had a fantastic forward who would not be denied. Uh Howland was awesome. He's about 6'3. 210 and Unstoppable.

Listen to both his goals. Reno Kimores with a lovely through ball, Martinelli to Cunha and Magdia Penalty. Mm-hmm. Referee's not giving it at the moment. Defender number three to make a trick and foul, final decision.

Yeah.

And he's saved! By Neeland, brilliantly. Yeah.

Diving away to his left. It's the way they've chosen to attack the job. Sheld her up. She's been busy since the camp. Hold on!

Scarce! Again! Norway lead! The northern lights are shining. Schilderoff's been brilliant since he came on.

Haaland, he wants another one. He's got another one.

However.

Well that extraordinary just phenomenal. Norway are on their way to the last eight. Holland is a hero. The goalkeeper is a hero. And Brazil are knocked out again by.

a European team. There you go. Brazil goes home and Norway moves forward and they're going to play against England, which will be a phenomenal game. Both move the ball phenomenally. Kobe, first off, I know just to get sidetracked for a second, I just played the highlights to Norway's win over Brazil.

I don't know how much you were able to see, but did it surprise you knowing both teams?

Well, I would say it surprised me just from the fact it's Brazil, right? Those golden jerseys, every yellow jerseys, everyone's always, you know, no matter what, thinking that Brazil is going to win every game. But when you have this Norway team that has stepped up, that's had the impact, you know, on this World Cup, that's had the fan following, and of course, Erling Holland, you know, up top. And let's be honest, if you saw that game, He wasn't doing a whole lot within the game. It seems like he wasn't moving much.

But when he got the ball in that final third, he was a threat every single time. And his goals, both of them, absolutely brilliant. It's interesting, Kobe. We've seen a lot of different celebrations. I've never seen no celebration.

He does not celebrate. He's like, of course, of course I scored. Isn't that kind of interesting? Yeah, that was it. You know what?

It was actually perfect, right? You know, he's got so many different nicknames. The Viking, the one I like for that particular matchup against Brazil, Cyborg, you know, where it was just like, this is what I do, you know, and goal just turned around and walked away. It was a very impressive performance by early Holland and the whole Norway side. Let's be honest.

Odegaard was excellent as well, just on his playmaking abilities for that team. Andrew comes in. He's 19 years old. He's supposed to be the next megastar for Brazil. He had a breakaway right away, but he got thwarted.

It was a good shot, but it was a great save. And then Neymar comes in, trying to turn back the clock, hit a penalty, but really didn't do much. And when they needed a goal, they couldn't do it. It was like they went for, they thought they were going to have another dramatic win, and it didn't happen. But before we get to Mexico and England, just back to our game.

Let's just assume that Balagun gets in. The appeal does not work.

So they go on the field tonight against Seattle. How much does this back and forth play a role against Belgium and Seattle tonight?

Well, against Belgium, I think it's going to be a little bit of an issue, as everyone said, because as a team, you prepare for what you think is coming your way. And then finding out that Balagoon is going to be playing, they have to kind of switch it up. And then now they have another appeal.

So it may affect the staff as far as their prep and planning. The players, how I don't think the players care. Before this World Cup, They were looking at every single team that they might have to play and have an understanding. All these players know each other now, Brian. You know, they understand how the opponent is going to be playing.

So I think they'll be prepped and ready, regardless of if Balogun plays or not. I do think that they will understand it's going to be a much more difficult proposition. If Balagun is on the field, then if someone else is in the field. I know, and if there's going to be a goal, you got to think it's going to come from him, the way he operates inside the 18, inside the six, even. But you wonder, too, if Pulisic is going to emerge, because for the first time in his career, the spotlight's not necessarily on him.

And you wonder if he's gonna do something just to keep an eye on some of the scenarios I see taking place. But I watched the whole game. When the US played Belgium in Atlanta. And I watched Doku play on the left, but he's a predominantly right player. And it's not that they left him open.

This guy got a yard and then hit the you know, and we just hit on two unstoppable shots. Might have been three, I forgot, but. They just look better, Belgium. What changed, if anything?

Well, to be quite honest, I don't think anything has changed from either side. And you put it out there, Doku, I mean, he's a one-man wrecking machine. Whenever he gets the ball out wide, he's such a threat and so dangerous.

So when we talk about teams planning, I imagine the U.S. has a plan in place to try to slow up Jeremy Doku. Because if he's on fire, he's practically impossible to stop. That's why Man City has been so successful with Doku out on that wing.

So I think for the United States, they prepped, they prepared, and defensively, they've got to be solid.

So there's going to be a lot of... Onus on if it's Freeman out there, if it's you know, Dest helping out, you know, defensively, Chris Richards sliding over, a lot of players getting involved.

So, if you if you have an outside, uh, let's see, outside right back. Do you keep them home more? Yes, yes. You don't limit them going forward, but you do make sure that you say, look, yes, get forward when you can, but your first responsibility is the defensive responsibility. You have to be prepared for Doku if he's going to try to slide into that space once you leave it into the attack.

So there's got to be help. If someone goes forward on the right, then a defensive midfielder or a center back is going to have to slide over to cover that if they get caught high. That's why you don't want to turn the ball over in bad places. Have you seen, Kobe, how many different coaches, world national team coaches have you played for, do you think? You personally For myself, four or five.

Four or five. Have you been able to look at this game and say, wow, that's a coaching move? Have you seen Panchuccino, besides what he might be doing in practice in the mindset, have you seen strategical moves where you thought, man, this is smart? I see what he's doing here. Can you describe that if you've seen it for our listeners?

Yeah, I think one of the big things is for Pochettino, pay attention to the hydration breaks, when they come up. We've seen the U.S. actually shift the momentum in a game during the hydration breaks where Pochettino actually has time to show where the movement is going to be. And I like some of the substitutions that he's brought on. And if you look at getting players.

Ready. And I would say one of the biggest coaching moves, and people didn't like it, was actually bringing in all those other players to start in the game against Turkey because it's extremely important now. That all those players have World Cup experience and know what to expect when they're called upon. Because we're looking at games that, yes, could go ninety, they could go one hundred and twenty.

So you're going to have to have that full roster ready and prepared to go into the game. You know, I look at a guy like Tim Way who's used to starting and being a main cog. And have you ever had that experience where the starter star, Kobe Jones is, and all of a sudden you find yourself on the bench? How do you deal with that mentally? While pulling for your tickets.

It's tough. It is extremely tough. And look, nobody likes it. Every player there thinks that they should be starting. That's the nature of a national team.

But I think one of the things that you have to understand is that you're part of the whole. And that's what every team that I've been on, where there's an understanding that it's a group effort, they're always more successful. They always do a lot better. And you will get your chance. You will get your time out there on the pitch at some point.

I think that's the mentality that you have to have, that you prepare yourself to be able to step up when called upon. Right. And first cap the bench has always been, seems to be Burhalter. Is there anybody else you expect to see off the bench tonight? Uh you know I Well, it depends the way the game goes, right?

If it's going to be more defensive stance, is it going to be more offensive? You have like a Geo Reyna that could possibly come in and just give that offensive push if you're chasing and you need that goal. Burhalter is that steady presence, I think, in the midfield, that is able to kind of lock things down, you know, when necessary. I'd expect Pepe, you know, as well. And it's usually offensive, guys, because you always want to have your defense set, right?

You only put the defense in there if you're trying to hold, change that defense, if you're trying to hold on to the lead, adding a defender in the back. Interesting. I want people at home to see the game they might have missed last night because it was pushed too late. Mexico, England. England prevailed in front of 100,000 fans in Mexico, cut two.

And this wet pitch skidding off Hanoi Saka. Takes on Guiana with Crosslaze. Ingrid lead. Jude Bellingham in the Mexico will be the better team. England strike first.

Like five or ten minutes on the cards here from Mexico. It's played on to Harry Kane, who dropped it a benefit there again. That ain't good. And in the blue The game's going away from Mexico. It's the left foot of Alvarado into the danger area.

There's the shot, they've got one open. It's Kim Arden. It's lift off in the end. It's game on in the last 16. Go back in it!

Number 26, Camille Serie at Far Player here is the red card. Jerome Constance sets off. England down to 10. Goalkeepers caught in penalty. England.

What a game in the Azteca! Harry Kane scores! England lead 3-1 and the England captain scores his 85th international goal.

So they went on to hold on 3-2 down to man. That's the best I've seen England play. I don't know what you, you're the expert, how much that Mexico style played to England's strength. Oh, I think, look, there's a lot of talk beforehand about the altitude and, you know, the Mexican team, the first 20 minutes just coming out and trying to smother the opponent, smother that England team. I think England and Tuchel, the coach, played it perfectly.

You know, you don't want to just go rushing and trying to chase everything.

So you saw England drop in and try to counter. And it didn't, not a lot of countering happened in the first, you know, 20, 30 minutes or so. But then all of a sudden, boom, boom, you know. Two goals all of a sudden, you know, for Jude Bellingham, and they were on the front foot. It's exactly what they needed to do.

They needed to weather that first storm. And to be quite honest, I was surprised at the end of the game. You know, as Mexico is chasing. You know, when they're down, That they kept launching balls into the box, you know, getting all the crosses in instead of trying to combine and have shots from distance because, you know, that English team, they have a lot of trees in there, a lot of big guys. You know, they brought stones in.

You know, they have a lot of guys in the back that are expecting those headers and they did well to hold on to that lead. All right, Kobe, what do you expect tonight? Belgium, I'm expecting an exciting matchup here with the U.S. and Belgium, and I'm expecting a win. You know, I mean, I think the way this team has played has shown that they have grown in a very short amount of time and that they've gained confidence in every single matchup.

And if they can play how they played in that first game against Pedagogue, where they were just all over them and showed their physical nature, the physicality, their youth, and ability to just chase in that grit of the U.S. style, I think they have a very good chance of getting the victory against Belgium. Then it'll be Portugal or Spain. We'll see what happens. Kobe, I can't wait to talk to you more along the way, and hopefully, we talk about the next level with the U.S.

tomorrow. No doubt about it. We'll find out tonight at 8 o'clock. Pregame starts at 7 p.m. Eastern Time.

Kobe Jones, thank you. Back in a moment. Thank you. Great. Yep.

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I think they made a really brilliant decision. I think the referee score was horrible. I had nothing to do with the decision. What I did have to do is I said, I think it should be reviewed because I watched the play. And he didn't do anything wrong.

You know, kind of looked at it. By the way, if he did, I'd feel differently probably. If he punched him in the face, if he did something wrong, he didn't do anything wrong. Two people ran into each other and by the way. If you look at that game, there were ten instances where it was much rougher than that.

So I think it starts with the fact that it shouldn't have been a foul. Johnny is is brilliant at what he does. And I think they made, I don't think it was his decision, it's a big committee.

So they decided to reverse the red card. They said, okay, you already got punished. You missed 35 minutes of that game. Your team, thankfully, for America, and that's who I'm pulling for, they survived.

So that's going to be it. We're not going to keep you out of the next game. And we'll have a year on probation. That's what they found, a clause 27-1. But there's another one in 69 or 67 clause in FIFA that says you can't appeal this.

So that's what Belgium's going on right now.

So the President of the United States, he says he knows him, he's watched this scenario. He said, what's the appeal process? But meanwhile, U.S.

soccer had already done it with their attorneys. President Trump. He would even tell you, he'd tell you if he did it. But he did not have the poll. He says, are you guys looking at this?

And the appeal was in motion, and the lawyers came up with it. And the way I understand it. And I don't no one's pushed back on this yet. Because the way I understand it is, Andrew Giuliani was the White House Task Force, helped organize this whole thing. They have an attorney, and the attorney for U.S.

soccer put together and said, guys, you can't watch back these penalties in slow motion because that's not the way soccer is played. You watch goals and offsides. You could do that in slow motion, but that's electronic. You did it in slow motion. The referee didn't make the call.

You told him to go review it in this headset.

So reverse it. And they said they did. I like it.