đź’¬ The Rubin Recap, Issue 21

Trump jokes during FIFA event, Ghislaine Maxwell's interview transcript RELEASED, and the investigation into John Bolton.

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Dave Rubin
August 22, 2025

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3 stories to know about today âž• Clay Travis Sit Down

Happy Friday! As Dave returns off the grid in 10 days, the Rubin Report team teases more exciting news and shares a compelling sit-down with Clay Travis, discussing his Outkick journey and how MAGA revitalized sports.

Here we go:

  1. Trump jokes his way through FIFA talk: Asked if he’d take part in FIFA events, Trump grinned: “I may PLAY. I see the money these players make. I am a very good athlete… I may put on shorts. I look EXTREMELY good in shorts.” Reporter laughed, Trump laughed — internet broke.

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  1. Maxwell clears Trump: Newly released transcripts show Ghislaine Maxwell testifying Trump never acted inappropriately with anyone. No massages, no shady Epstein moments — “absolutely never, in any context.” Another narrative down the drain.

  1. Trump goes after Bolton: JD Vance confirmed the investigation into John Bolton is “just beginning.” He called it the first domino to fall — and said the ex-ambassador’s house of cards is crumbling. The FBI searched John Bolton’s home and office in a national security probe over alleged mishandling of classified information from his 2020 memoir and leaks to the media against Trump. Tick tock.

SIT-DOWN INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK: Sports Fans Killed Woke Sports. This Is What Comes Next | Clay Travis

Marco Rubio Tops The Poll By Just 2 Votes!

That’s a win for Marco, and another strong showing by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard. Get your pick in for this week’s poll ⬇️

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