Matt Simon on the SAVE Act, Patriotism, and the Future of America
The discussion begins with the strong public response to President Donald Trump’s recent speech, which polled extremely well among voters. Schumacher highlights one of the speech’s most memorable moments—when the president challenged lawmakers to stand if they agreed that the first duty of government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens. Simon expands on the moment and explores how similar “stand up if” statements reveal what many conservatives see as the growing absurdity of far-left policies.
The conversation then turns to the SAVE Act and whether the Senate will truly support the legislation, drawing comparisons to past political promises like repealing Obamacare. Simon also discusses the upcoming North Dakota Republican Convention in Minot, where conservative commentator Steve Deace will speak. The two examine reactions to patriotism in American culture, including online criticism of Olympic displays of national pride, and debate whether the backlash is rooted in anti-American sentiment or modern DEI and identity politics.
Looking ahead to America’s 250th birthday celebration, Schumacher and Simon question whether patriotic displays such as flying the American flag or honoring the Bill of Rights have become controversial in some political circles. They also discuss a major foreign policy speech by Senator Marco Rubio that challenged decades of globalist economic policies and warned about the damage caused by outsourcing American industry to China.
Finally, the conversation tackles a critical political issue: the role of non-citizens in the U.S. Census and how it could shift political power in Congress. Simon weighs the impact of counting non-citizens and whether reforming the census or passing the SAVE Act should be the top priority for conservatives moving forward. It’s a bold and thought-provoking episode examining patriotism, policy, and the future direction of the United States.
