The Sledgehammer & The Smoke Screen

Here are the highlights from May 12, 2026: Foreign Policy and Global Tensions: The President is traveling to Beijing with a group of top CEOs, including Elon Musk, for meetings with Xi Jinping. The focus is on business, AI, Taiwan, and Iran. The Conflict with Iran: The administration is facing a standoff regarding Iran’s nuclear program. The video details military readiness, including the potential for Operation Sledgehammer and naval movements involving nuclear-capable submarines. Gutfeld! Guests Charles Payne, Joe Machi, Lydia Hu, and Jamie Lissow debate the psychological state of the Democratic Party and the nature of political discourse today, specifically critiquing the "conspiracy theory" framing of recent assassination attempts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices