Trump Never Forgot Benghazi, and We Won't Forget Springfield, Ohio

Summary of Trump Never Forgot Benghazi, and We Won't Forget Springfield, Ohio

by Charlie Kirk

40m•February 6, 2026
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Overview of Trump Never Forgot Benghazi, and We Won't Forget Springfield, Ohio

Host Charlie Kirk opens the episode of The Charlie Kirk Show (Feb 6, 2026) with a mix of cultural promotion, political commentary, and an extended interview. Major themes: publicity for Turning Point USA’s All‑American Halftime Show; celebration of a recent arrest tied to the 2012 Benghazi attacks and criticism of the Obama/Hillary Clinton explanations; law‑and‑order claims about crime reductions under the Trump administration; a detailed interview with Georgia state senator Greg Dolezal about alleged election irregularities in Fulton County; and conservative criticism of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) resettlement in Springfield, Ohio. The episode includes evangelistic appeals, policy prescriptions (paper ballots, stricter enforcement), and sponsor/promotional segments.

Main segments and topics discussed

All‑American Halftime Show (Turning Point)

  • Kirk plugs the All‑American Halftime Show (approx. 8 PM ET) — a multi‑platform broadcast (Real America’s Voice, Turning Point social channels, Daily Wire Plus, TBN, NTD, OAN, etc.) featuring Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, Gabby Barrett and described as a high‑production “made‑for‑TV concert.”
  • Encourages listeners to stream it, help with tech if needed, and watch pregame coverage.

Benghazi arrest and Trump/DOJ response

  • Summary of the 2012 Benghazi attacks: coordinated assault on U.S. diplomatic facilities in Benghazi on Sept 11–12, 2012; deaths of Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, Sean Smith, and CIA contractors Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty.
  • Kirk praises the Trump DOJ/FBI for capturing a key figure allegedly responsible for the attack; plays and cites statements from Kash Patel, Pam Bondi and DOJ officials emphasizing accountability and that “you can run but you cannot hide.”
  • Criticizes Obama and Hillary Clinton for the initial characterization of the attack as a spontaneous reaction to an anti‑Islam video; reiterates the long political controversy over administration explanations and alleged cover‑ups.

Law‑and‑order claims and federal enforcement statistics

  • Kirk cites administration figures claiming a historic 20% nationwide drop in the murder rate (to 4 per 100,000) and various increases in arrests/seizures:
    • 100s% increases claimed for violent extremist arrests, gang disruptions, seizures of fentanyl, child victim recoveries, arrests of child predators, and human traffickers.
  • Frames these results as outcomes of “unshackled” law enforcement, deportations, and strict targeting of repeat offenders.

Guest interview — Georgia State Senator Greg Dolezal (Fulton County election issues)

  • Dolezal, a Georgia state senator, is interviewed about alleged election irregularities centered in Fulton County/Atlanta after the 2020 election and continuing concerns.
  • Key claims and issues raised:
    • Use of drop boxes and “mobile voting units” during COVID that were beyond established Georgia law.
    • Widespread, allegedly illegal voter registrations at questionable addresses (UPS stores, empty lots, abandoned buildings, closed homeless shelters), supported by social‑media videos Dolezal has posted showing dozens to hundreds of voters listed at single addresses.
    • Missing ballot images: Dolezal says subpoenas returned about 518,000 ballot images but that ~380,761 Election Day machine images were not provided; claims Fulton County attempted to destroy ballots and has resisted full transparency.
    • The FBI executed a search/raid after presenting probable cause to a judge; Dolezal believes the FBI wanted to examine physical ballots because images were missing.
    • Dolezal advocates for reform: eliminate certain voting machines, move to paper ballots, stronger signature/photo ID checks, and statutory fixes at state level.
  • Kirk and Dolezal note political friction with Georgia’s Secretary of State and describe an uphill fight to get state leaders to investigate.

Springfield, Ohio — TPS, migrant resettlement, and local impacts

  • Kirk criticizes the use of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and asylum pathways as effectively permanent resettlement tools used by administration policies and NGOs, arguing these have transformed small towns without consent.
  • Focus on Springfield, Ohio: ~10,000 Haitian migrants resettled there (per Kirk), claimed impacts include cultural friction, language needs, increased local costs, and alleged exploitation by staffing agencies that bus migrants in, house them in poor conditions and rent them to employers at low wages (“First Diversity Staffing” cited).
  • Kirk reads a local resident’s email describing local fiscal strain, crime complaints, alleged corruption, and cultural non‑assimilation; he criticizes GOP governor Mike DeWine for defending TPS recipients’ role in the local economy.
  • Cites J.D. Vance’s critique of the CBP1 app and asylum‑claim processes as evidence the administration facilitated mass irregular migration.

Other elements

  • Religious and cultural messaging: calls to start Turning Point chapters, evangelistic testimony, family and anti‑higher‑education advice (e.g., “college is a scam,” marry young, have children).
  • Sponsor plugs: precious metals dealer, documentary “Thank You, Dr. Fauci,” Patriot Mobile.

Key takeaways

  • Kirk frames the Benghazi arrest as vindication of a “no‑one‑left‑behind” justice ethic under the Trump DOJ and contrasts it with past administration statements he views as dishonest.
  • The show emphasizes law‑and‑order achievements claimed by the Trump administration (lower murder rate, increases in various law‑enforcement actions) and attributes them to strict enforcement and deportations.
  • The Dolezal interview asserts serious election‑integrity concerns in Fulton County (missing ballot images, questionable registrations, possible ballot destruction) and praises the FBI raid as warranted; Dolezal calls for reform (paper ballots, machine replacement, stronger ID/signature verification).
  • Kirk argues TPS/asylum policies have been misused to resettle large non‑assimilating populations in small American cities (example: Springfield, OH), producing social and economic harms; he criticizes Republican leaders who support TPS in practice.
  • Calls to action for listeners: attend/stream the TPUSA halftime event, get involved with Turning Point chapters, support law‑and‑order measures and election‑integrity reforms, and pressure local/state officials on TPS and migrant resettlement policies.

Notable quotes (as presented by Kirk)

  • “President Trump never forgot Benghazi.”
  • “You can run, but you cannot hide.” (quoted from DOJ/FBI statements)
  • “What difference at this point does it make?” — Kirk repeats this as Hillary Clinton’s infamous line and uses it as a symbol of disregard for the Benghazi victims.
  • “Crime goes away if you take the people who commit most of it and you promptly and efficiently punish them.”
  • From a Springfield resident’s email: “The illegals that are here do not try and learn English or conform to any of our laws… Nobody is helping us, and the city officials are corrupt.”

Recommendations / Action items Kirk asks listeners to consider

  • Tune in and stream the All‑American Halftime Show; encourage others to watch.
  • Get involved locally: start Turning Point USA chapters in schools, volunteer with local conservative groups, and sign up to be activists.
  • Support election‑integrity reforms: demand transparency on Fulton County ballots, push for paper ballots and machine replacements, and pressure state officials to act.
  • Oppose TPS/unsupervised resettlement programs at local and state levels; contact governors and legislators about resettlement impacts.
  • Follow updates from Greg Dolezal and other local sources about the Fulton County investigation.

How this episode may be useful to listeners

  • Condensed briefing on a high‑profile Benghazi arrest and conservative legal/political reactions.
  • Overview of Republican talking points about national law enforcement results and immigration/TPS concerns.
  • Primary source summary of the allegations and evidence Georgia conservatives cite regarding 2020 election administration in Fulton County — useful for those tracking state litigation, legislative reforms, and federal probes.
  • Local perspective on the Springfield, Ohio resettlement debate and the conservative policy response.

Note: The episode mixes factual reporting, host interpretation, guests’ claims, and partisan commentary. When using these points for research or civic action, verify factual claims (e.g., arrest specifics, official DOJ/FBI releases, statistical figures, court filings, and local government documents) with primary sources.