The Daily Herold: 12/5/25 – The Pipe Bomber Indictment & National Security Strategy

Jon Herold opens the show with a deep dive into the newly released affidavit in the January 6th pipe-bomber case, walking through how investigators claim they identified Brian Cole Jr., the political spin now emerging around the arrest, and why both incompetence and deliberate delay remain on the table. From surveillance footage to purchase records to unexplained investigative gaps, Jon highlights the unanswered questions and the narratives forming on both sides. He then turns to the Trump administration’s newly published National Security Strategy, breaking down its shift toward sovereignty, regional responsibility, economic nationalism, border security, energy dominance, and the rejection of globalist priorities. Jon contrasts this broader, principle-driven framework with the failures of post-Cold War foreign policy and explores the document’s implications for Europe, China, the Middle East, and American elections. Packed with analysis, humor, and sharp commentary, this episode offers a comprehensive look at how national security, geopolitical strategy, and domestic political battles are converging.