EPISODE · Dec 31, 2025 · 11 MIN
Trump’s 2026 Reset: Minnesota Daycare Fraud Probe | Iran Protests After Rial Collapse | Mexico Tariffs China (Trade Crackdown)
from Patriot Switchboard · host Harlan Mercer
It’s Wednesday, December 31, 2025. In this Patriot Switchboard dispatch, Harlan Mercer closes out 2025 with three undercovered stories that point to a bigger theme: accountability, stability, and rebuilding American strength under President Trump.First: Minneapolis and the “Quality ‘Learing’ Center” controversy—how a viral video reignited scrutiny around an alleged Minnesota daycare fraud scheme, why oversight failures matter, and what real enforcement should look like.Second: Iran protests after the rial collapses—how inflation, strikes, and street unrest expose a brittle regime, why the Middle East remains volatile, and why Trump’s posture of strength and clarity matters.Third: Mexico raises tariffs on China—why Mexico is following America’s lead on trade, how tariffs can push back on dumping and trade imbalances, and what stronger North American manufacturing and enforcement could mean going into 2026.Follow Patriot Switchboard for daily conservative news commentary, Trump updates, U.S. politics, and world news that affects us. Download the episode, leave a rating, and share it with someone who wants the straight story.
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It’s Wednesday, December 31, 2025. In this Patriot Switchboard dispatch, Harlan Mercer closes out 2025 with three undercovered stories that point to a bigger theme: accountability, stability, and rebuilding American strength under President Trump.First: Minneapolis and the “Quality ‘Learing’ Center” controversy—how a viral video reignited scrutiny around an alleged Minnesota daycare fraud scheme, why oversight failures matter, and what real enforcement should look like.Second: Iran protests after the rial collapses—how inflation, strikes, and street unrest expose a brittle regime, why the Middle East remains volatile, and why Trump’s posture of strength and clarity matters.Third: Mexico raises tariffs on China—why Mexico is following America’s lead on trade, how tariffs can push back on dumping and trade imbalances, and what stronger North American manufacturing and enforcement could mean going into 2026.Follow Patriot Switchboard for daily conservative news commentary, Trump updates, U.S. politics, and world news that affects us. Download the episode, leave a rating, and share it with someone who wants the straight story.
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