3.06.25 The Joe Mangiacotti Show - Thursday

Opening for The Joe Mangiacotti Show – March 6, 2025
Good morning, New England! Welcome to The Joe Mangiacotti Show—common sense conversation for the common sense citizen, right here on WCRN 830 AM.
We’ve got a packed show for you today, folks, and a lot to talk about. The news cycle has been spinning out of control this week, and I know you’re all fired up about it because I sure am. So, let’s get into it.
President Trump delivered his first big speech to Congress since being re-elected, and, as expected, it was a strong, clear, America First message. He laid out his vision for tackling illegal immigration, fixing the economy, and cleaning up government waste. You know—the things that matter to the American people. And what happened? Predictably, the Left had a meltdown.
Now, I want to start with one of the most disgusting moments of the night, and I don’t use that word lightly. During the speech, Trump took a moment to honor DJ Daniel, a 13-year-old boy from Texas who has spent most of his young life battling brain cancer. He’s had 13 brain surgeries and was given just five months to live back in 2018. But he fought, he survived, and he’s been traveling the country getting sworn in as an honorary law enforcement officer because this kid has a heart for service.
Tuesday night, Trump surprised DJ by making him an honorary Secret Service agent. The look on that boy’s face, folks—it was pure joy. It was one of those moments that should have transcended politics. A moment where everyone, no matter their party, should have stood up, clapped, and celebrated this kid’s fight, his courage, and his love for country.
But guess what? The Democrats couldn’t even muster that. They sat there, stone-faced, arms crossed, pouting like children. Because apparently, even honoring a kid who beat cancer is too much if Trump is the one doing it. And then, to make it even worse, we had the media elites—Rachel Maddow, Nicole Wallace—turning it into some disgusting political commentary. Wallace actually suggested that she hopes DJ never has to face Trump supporters if he becomes a cop. Are you kidding me? This is the same media that tells us we’re the extremists, we’re the problem. Give me a break.
But that wasn’t the only chaos that night. The Democrats made sure to put on a show. Right out of the gate, Rep. Al Green—yes, the same Al Green who has spent years trying to impeach Trump—stood up waving his cane and started shouting at the President.
Right in the middle of Trump’s speech, yelling about how Trump has no mandate. Well, I’ve got news for you, Congressman—he does. That’s why he’s standing at the podium and you’re the one getting dragged out of the chamber by the Sergeant-at-Arms.
And the icing on the cake? The Democrats—ten of them—actually voted with Republicans to censure Al Green for his behavior. Now, that tells you something. When even members of your own party say, “Yeah, this guy’s embarrassing,” you know you’ve crossed a line. But instead of taking their medicine, the rest of the Democrats doubled down, started singing We Shall Overcome on the House floor, and completely shut down Congress. Folks, these are not serious people. These are children.
Meanwhile, the American people were watching, and guess what? They approved of Trump’s message. A CNN poll—yeah, I’m gonna say that again, CNN—found that 69% of Americans who watched the speech had a positive reaction. That’s not a small number, folks. That’s nearly 70% of the country saying, “Yeah, we like what we’re hearing.” And yet, the Democrats think throwing tantrums on national television is a winning strategy. Good luck with that in 2026, guys.
So, where do we go from here? That’s what we’re going to break down today. And joining me live is a guy who knows this stuff inside and out—George Landrith, President of the Frontiers of Freedom Institute. George has been fighting for conservative principles for decades, and he’s going to help us unpack what’s coming next in Trump’s second term, what battles are ahead, and why the Democrats are completely losing their grip.
I want to hear from you, too. Were you watching Tuesday night? What was your reaction to Trump’s speech? Did the Democrats’ behavior disgust you as much as it did me? Give me a call—we’re gonna get into it all, right here, right now, on The Joe Mangiacotti Show!