State of the Union, Somali Fraud, USA Hockey Team's Grand Entrance
State of the Union, Somali Fraud, USA Hockey Team's Grand Entrance  
Podcast: O'Connor & Company
Published On: Wed Feb 25 2026
Description: In the 5 AM hour, Larry O’Connor and Carrie Lukas discussed: DUTY TO PROTECT: President Trump challenged Congress to stand if they agree the government’s first duty is to protect citizens over illegal aliens; Democrats remained seated. ILLEGAL INVASION: Trump slammed Democrats for allowing an influx of millions, including thousands of violent criminals, through open borders. SAVE ACT: Trump mocked NYC Mayor Mamdani for requiring social security cards to shovel snow but opposing ID requirements for voting. SOMALI FRAUD: A look at Trump’s announcement of a "War on Fraud" following reports of massive taxpayer pillaging in Minnesota. SOTU HIGHLIGHTS: Rashida Tlaib’s "Eff ICE" pin, Speaker Johnson on the shame of Tlaib and Omar, and the "weirdos" at the Democratic counter-event involving giraffe costumes and frog brigades. OPTIMISM: Trump’s closing message of a "Golden Age" and his direct confrontation with Nancy Pelosi over insider trading. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow Podcasts on Apple Podcasts, Audible, and Spotify Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @JGunlock, @PatricePinkfile, and @HeatherHunterDC Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Website: WMAL.com/OConnor-Company Episode: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 / 5 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.