Short Summary
Former President Donald Trump's October 2024 appearance on the Full Send Podcast represented a strategic media choice in the final weeks before the November 5
presidential election, providing him direct access to millions of younger voters while discussing key campaign themes against Vice President Kamala Harris; Trump expressed confidence in his electoral position citing Polymarket predictions showing him leading, emphasized border security calling for "one day with paper ballots and voter ID," claimed record African American support, criticized the Biden-Harris administration's hurricane response in North Carolina as "probably the worst job since Katrina," warned that "we are very close to World War III," outlined an economic approach to college affordability focused on institutional endowment responsibility rather than direct student debt relief, and maintained his critique of mainstream media while confirming plans to
appear on Joe Rogan's podcast—collectively demonstrating his campaign's final messaging strategy combining provocative statements with policy positions on immigration, disaster response, foreign policy, and economic prosperity intended to appeal to both his base and potential swing voters in what polling indicated would be a closely contested election.
Long Summary
Introduction
Former President Donald Trump appeared on the Full Send Podcast in October 2024, marking his third interview with the platform as the November 5
presidential election approached. This analysis examines Trump's statements on electoral politics, media relations, border security, foreign policy, and economic vision, providing context for voters and analysts following the 2024 presidential race between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
The Full Send Podcast and Trump's Media Strategy
Donald Trump's interview with the Full Send Podcast, hosted by Kyle Forgeard, Bradley Martyn, Salim Sirur, and Aaron Steinberg, represented a strategic media choice in the final weeks before the 2024 election. The podcast, which reaches millions of predominantly younger viewers, allowed Trump direct access to a demographic traditionally challenging for Republican candidates.Trump's appearance built upon his previous Full Send interviews: his first in 2020 on Air Force One (arranged by UFC President Dana White) and another following the Afghanistan withdrawal. During the conversation, Trump recalled that his previous Full Send appearance garnered "12 million views in 12 hours" before allegedly being restricted for discussing election-related topics.The former president confirmed his plans to
appear on Joe Rogan's podcast, stating "I think I'm doing it, actually" when asked by the hosts. This commitment to alternative media platforms aligns with his critique of traditional outlets while seeking to reach Rogan's substantial audience before Election Day.
Electoral Outlook and Polling for November 2024
With approximately 23-24 days remaining before Election Day (as Trump noted during the interview), he expressed confidence in his campaign's position, referencing Polymarket data showing him leading. Kyle Forgeard mentioned Trump was "up by 3 percent" according to this prediction market where participants wager real money on outcomes."We're leading in the polls. We're doing well," Trump stated, while characterizing his opponent as "somebody that has no clue what's going on." He specifically highlighted support among demographic groups traditionally aligned with Democrats: "With the African American population, I'm getting record numbers. Nobody's ever seen that for a Republican."Trump criticized the current voting system, advocating for a return to "one day with paper ballots and voter ID" rather than extended voting periods. "It's crazy. We have to get back to strong borders and fair elections," he stated, connecting these themes as central campaign priorities.
Immigration Policy and Border Security
Immigration emerged as a frequently emphasized policy area, with Trump repeatedly describing the U.S. border as "the most unsafe border anywhere in the world" under the current administration. His statements included several specific claims about criminal elements entering the country:"We have people pouring into our borders from prisons, from jails. They're coming in from mental institutions... from all over the world," Trump stated, alleging that "13,000 murderers" and "drug dealers, drug lords" had been released into the United States.He further claimed: "325,000 children are missing" due to border policies, suggesting they might be victims of trafficking or worse. This figure, which was not sourced during the discussion, represented one of his most significant assertions about immigration consequences.Trump's proposed solution emphasized deportation: "We're going to get them out. We're going to get them out fast. Otherwise, we're not going to have a country left."
Media Relations and Criticism of News Organizations
A substantial portion of the interview focused on Trump's relationships with media figures. He described certain media entities as "fascists" and criticized several television personalities by name, including Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert, Howard Stern, and hosts of "The View."The "60 Minutes" controversy involving Vice President Harris received particular attention, with Trump calling it "the biggest scandal in broadcast history" and "election interference," claiming the program edited her responses after filming.Trump recounted past interactions with late-night hosts, claiming they were once friendly before his political career: "Jimmy Kimmel is a loser... He used to greet me on the sidewalk outside of his studio... Then I ran for politics." Regarding Jimmy Fallon, he described the infamous hair-tousling segment: "He puts his hand in my hair, and he went crazy. And the audience went wild... Six months later... he said, 'I'd like to apologize for doing that.'"In contrast, Trump praised Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, noting his show achieved "the highest ratings he's ever had" during Trump's recent appearance. "Greg Gutfeld is the only one that's really got talent. He does have talent. He's got an amazing talent," Trump stated.
Disaster Response and Hurricane Recovery Efforts
Trump criticized the Biden-Harris administration's response to recent hurricane damage in North Carolina and neighboring states, calling it "probably the worst job since Katrina." He specifically mentioned that the hurricane affected "North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama."He recounted personally contacting Elon Musk to secure Starlink internet services for affected areas:"They said, 'We need Starlink to communicate.' And I said, 'Let me see.' I called up Elon. And within two seconds... we got it for North Carolina." Trump claimed this assistance "was delayed by the Democrats," positioning himself as an effective crisis manager who could leverage private sector relationships.Trump also criticized Vice President Harris for
appearing on the "Call Her Daddy" podcast "while the hurricane was going on in North Carolina" instead of focusing exclusively on disaster response.
Foreign Policy and National Security Assessment
On international relations, Trump expressed concern about global tensions, stating "we are very, very close to World War III" due to nuclear capabilities and other threats. "We've never been in a position of danger like we are right now because of nuclear weapons," he added.When asked about his interactions with the Taliban during his presidency, Trump did not directly confirm specific incidents but emphasized that "for 18 months, we didn't lose one soldier, not one" in Afghanistan under his administration, contrasting this with the withdrawal under President Biden that resulted in "13 service members killed."Trump also mentioned a conversation with UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov, who reportedly asked him about ending conflicts: "He wanted to say, 'Is there any way you could stop the war? Because so many people are being killed.'" Trump added, "we'll get it stopped, by the way. That's with Ukraine and Russia."
Economic Vision and Higher Education Policy
When asked about college affordability by host Salim Sirur, Trump outlined an economic approach rather than direct student debt relief. "The biggest thing you can do is make sure everyone gets a job when they get out of college, and all of a sudden, things look a lot better," he stated.Trump noted that "Biden was trying to do something with student debt, but he failed to get it done." His alternative approach focused on institutional responsibility: "Certain colleges have tremendous amounts of money, I mean, almost an unfair amount of money. And we're looking at that, the endowments, using their endowments to help people."He also criticized higher education institutions for tuition inflation: "The price of a college has gone up so much, more than almost anything else I could think of... You know why? Because the government hands out money, so they have no reason to keep it down."
Campaign Events and Closing Strategy
The interview concluded with Trump preparing to depart for a rally in Coachella, California. When asked why he would campaign in a traditionally Democratic state, Trump responded: "I believe that if we had an honest election, if God would come down and be our vote counter... I think I'd win."He referenced a recent campaign event in Butler, Pennsylvania that reportedly drew "101,000 people," noting it was held to honor
a firefighter who died at a previous rally. Trump also mentioned upcoming plans for an
event at Madison Square Garden in New York, inviting the podcast hosts to attend.When asked how he would unify the country if elected, Trump responded: "Success will unify the country," referencing his previous administration: "We were so successful, and this country was getting unified... We had the best numbers, we had the best trades, we had the best employment numbers."
Conclusion: Implications for the Final Phase of the 2024 Presidential Race
This detailed interview provided significant insights into Trump's campaign messaging and policy positions in the critical final weeks before the 2024 presidential election. His emphasis on border security, criticism of mainstream media, promises of economic prosperity, and assertions about international relations aligned with his broader campaign narrative.As voters prepared to make their decision on November 5, this conversation represented an important component of Trump's final appeal to both his base and potential swing voters in what polling indicated would be a closely contested election between himself and Vice President Kamala Harris. The appearance demonstrated Trump's continued ability to command attention through provocative statements while addressing substantive policy differences with his opponent, setting the stage for the decisive final phase of the 2024 presidential campaign.*There may be errors on this page.