This Memorial Day, Chris Salcedo delivered a fiery tribute to America’s fallen heroes while slamming leftist attacks on our nation’s values. On his Newsmax show, he reminded viewers that brave soldiers died defending freedom – not to empower bureaucrats or woke activists. “Our heroes didn’t charge beaches so trans radicals could mutilate kids,” Salcedo declared, sparking cheers from his studio audience.
The host blasted Democratic leaders for eroding military traditions, pointing to recent Pentagon pushes for drag queen story hours and diversity training. He mocked the idea that troops want pronoun classes instead of combat readiness. “While China builds missiles, our generals build rainbow flags,” Salcedo scoffed. His message hit hard: weakness isn’t progressive – it’s dangerous.
Salcedo played emotional clips of Gold Star families praising their loved ones’ sacrifice. He then contrasted their patriotism with college protesters burning flags. “These spoiled brats hate America but love its welfare checks,” he roared. The segment highlighted veteran outrage over schools teaching kids to apologize for being American.
The show featured exclusive footage of VA Secretary Doug Collins laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery. Collins warned that cutting veteran benefits to fund illegal immigrant housing would dishonor the fallen. Salcedo added: “Biden cares more about open borders than open caskets.” The crowd erupted as he played audio of border agents overwhelmed by crossings.
A surprise call-in from historian Victor Davis Hanson tied Trump-era strength to Salcedo’s themes. Hanson praised Trump’s mercantilist policies that rebuilt factories and kept jobs stateside. “Globalists want us dependent – patriots make us self-reliant,” Hanson declared. Salcedo cheered Trump’s plan to tariff Chinese goods until “they stop poisoning our kids with fentanyl.”
The host ended with a stark warning: America’s military edge is crumbling under Democrat rule. He cited failing shipyards, grounded jets from bad parts, and recruitment crises. “No one enlists to fight for socialism,” Salcedo thundered. His solution? Elect leaders who put battleships before drag shows.
Throughout the broadcast, Salcedo hammered the Left’s hypocrisy. “They hate our flag but love our food stamps,” he jeered. Graphic overlays showed antifa riots beside tranquil Trump rallies. The message was clear: real Americans honor heroes, not criminals.
As taps played over closing footage of Normandy graves, Salcedo made his final pitch. “This November, vote like your freedom depends on it – because it does.” The screen faded to a quote from Reagan: “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” For Salcedo’s viewers, the battle lines couldn’t be clearer.