Stories I’m reading…

She provides the raw material to Trump's influencer machine - via The Washington Post

The year big events came back - via Axios

1 for the road: $400K lobster heist - via Axios

1 big thing: Health care sticker shock coming - via Axios

SNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1 - via AP News

Alleged DC pipe bomber appears at detention hearing as his attorneys argue he should be released from jail - via CNN

Mark Cuban Tells Us How He Can Fix America’s Shitty Health Care - via The Bulwark

EXCLUSIVE: Trump Official Responds To Daily Beast Article Dismissing Her As Mere ‘Beauty Salon Owner’ - via The Daily Caller

Top tweets…

@seanspicer: Doubling down on fraud is a true knucklehead move

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Good news for 2026…

Per Axios, there are 271,000 fewer federal employees than there were at the start of 2025.

 

Resolutions in the new year...

Two days into 2026, I’ve been thinking about resolutions.

Most people make them with big ambitions, big plans for the new year.

But let’s be honest, most resolutions are broken by the end of January, if not already—it can be hard to have the discipline to stick to whatever resolution you committed to:

Exercise more.

Eat healthy.

Sleep better.

They’re all easier said than done.

And it got me thinking.

Those things I mentioned are all good goals, worth sticking to.

But what if this year, we focused more on getting our priorities straight?

I’m talking about spending time and energy on what really matters—faith, family, and country.

Just take a cue from the how the Trump administration tackled 2025.

They went into the year with a clear priority and a goal: put America first.

And they delivered.

A strong southern border, a booming economy, huge foreign policy wins. . . this administration didn’t mess around.

It wasn’t a lot of talk, lofty policy goals, or empty promises that never came true.

It was a crystal clear goal, made reality by a group that is laser-focused on restoring American greatness.

Trump committed to putting America first, and put together a team of high-achievers that could get the job done.

It’s a good lesson in how to practically stick to your goals.

Have clear resolutions, based on what you want to prioritize in your life: your relationship with God, your family, and whatever else may be important to you.

Think about small steps to make each happen. Maybe it’s 5 minutes of prayers every morning or evening. Each of these steps can turn into long term habits.

But if it stops there, it’s likely to end up like so many resolutions committed to and then abandoned by February.

The key is surrounding yourself with like-minded people who can both support you and hold you accountable.

As ambitious as I feel going into a new year, I know I can’t reach any of my goals alone.

That’s why I keep good friends and family around me to help me get there.

So, as we head into 2026 take a second to pause and ask yourself what’s most important to you.

What do you want to prioritize?

The answer—and the people you choose to have around you— will help you keep those resolutions, into the new year and beyond.

. . .

As a final note, this year also marks the 250th birthday of the United States.

250 years of the greatest country on earth.

We’ve made it through a lot to get to this anniversary—I’m feeling optimistic about what 2026 has in store for America.

 

Cheers to 2026.

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Stories I’m reading…

More cases of illegal voting are coming to light as GOP scrubs voter rolls - via The Washington Times

Tim Walz bragged about child care business in Minnesota during VP debate before $9B Somali fraud scandal came to light - via New York Post

Tim Walz pushes back on Minnesota fraud allegations following viral daycare video - via Fox News

Americans will get 'gigantic' tax refund next year, Treasury Secretary says - via Fox Business

Newsom has strong year in California, but is he peaking too soon? - via The Hill

How Trump Became the Unlikely Champion of Easing Marijuana Restrictions - via The Wall Street Journal

Walz slammed in wake of viral video that raises daycare funding questions: 'Needs to be held accountable' - via Fox News

Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects - via AP News

Top tweets…

@seanspicer:

Couldn’t wait any longer!
Excited to announce that in 2026 I’m opening a bunch of “child care centers” in Minneapolis
This won’t affect any of my current projects…because in Minnesota you don’t actually need to take of kids and you make millions
Right @GovTimWalz ?

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Coming up this week, tonight we’ve got Mark Mitchell on the show. Then for the rest of the week we’re throwing it back to some of our favorite shows of year, including conversations with Tim Parlatore, Victor Davis Hanson, Dr. Matt Oz, and more.

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Thank you for a great 2025...

As we head into 2026, I want to express some gratitude for all of the support this past year.

Whether you tuned in every show, subscribed to the newsletter (seanspicer.com), shared the links to the show or even just kept up with me on socials, I’m grateful for the time and support.

I couldn’t do this without you.

So, as we get ready to start into the new year, I want to hear from you.

Thoughts on what we should focus on here in the newsletter, topics for shows, guest ideas, issues to cover— I want to hear it all.

Some of my best shows have come from viewer suggestions, so I’m grateful for any ideas you want to share.

I’ve been in the game for over 30 years

I did my first congressional race in 1994, the year that Republicans won the House for the first time in 40 years.

I worked on Capitol Hill during the implementation of the Contract with America under the leadership of Newt Gingrich.

In 2002, I was the Director of Incumbent Retention at the National Republican Congressional Commitee when we defied history and kept the majority under a President who was in the White House.

I’ve seen it all and I want to share that insight with you. There a lot of great pundits out there — many of whom I listen to regularly, but few if any have been in the game. I have. I have seen it from every angle - the campaign, the executive and the Capitol Hill.

As Trump gets ready for the second year of his second term, I’m betting there will be plenty to talk about.

So comment below what topics you’d like to see covered on the show, and here in the newsletter. I see all the emails you send at [email protected] — and I TRY to respond. If just a thought, a guest suggestion, I want you ideas and feedback.

Between your suggestions and the ideas my team is cooking up, this new year will be the best one yet.

Here’s to a 2026 filled with—in the immortal words of President Trump—so many wins that we get tired of winning.

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Stories I’m reading…

Rand Paul's 'Festivus' report calls out cocaine dogs, COVID influencers and a mountain of debt - via Fox News

Justice Department releases new batch of documents in Epstein investigation - via CNN

US economic growth accelerates in third quarter - via Reuters

Trump announces new ‘Trump-class’ battleships for US Navy’s ‘golden fleet’ - via Washington Examiner

Senate Democrats cut off permitting talks after Trump’s newest ‘assault’ on wind - via Politico

‘This is shattering’: Europe reels from Trump’s new world order - via Politico

Their Death Sentences Were Commuted by Biden. They Could Face Execution Again - via The New York Times

New Class of Warship to Be Named After Trump - via The Wall Street Journal

Trump holds an event with Rubio and Hegseth during vacation as tensions with Venezuela mount - via AP News

AAA expecting a record-setting year for holiday travel - via Axios

America First Is Not a Slogan. It Is the Soul of Our Nation. - via Townhall

Move Aside, Snowflake: ‘Theater Kid’ Is the New Go-To Political Insult - via The New York Times

How the Supreme Court’s Mail-In Ballot Ruling Could Affect Voters - via The New York Times

A Milestone Pediatric Cancer Bill Fails at the Hands of Bernie - via The Bulwark

Democrats renew government shutdown threat as tensions flare with Trump - via The Hill

Top tweets…

@seanspicer: WOW - this is NY Times calling out Pelosi

Over the past three years, Ms. Pelosi has reported a trade volume of $56.9 million, according to Capitol Trades, a site that monitors the stock market activity of lawmakers. In January of this year, she reported that her husband traded between $8.8 million and $38.6 million in stock holdings.

@seanspicer: Wonder whose side they are on?

How @politico @playbookdc frames legal attacks on narco terrorists:
“Foreign ships are being bombed in the Caribbean on the flimsiest legal pretext.”

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This week on The Sean Spicer Show…

Tonight the panel - Ericka Donalds of America First Policy Institute, Rob Bluey of Daily Signal and commentator Katie Zacharia. Tomorrow Tim Parlatore, Nick Weisnstein in Thursday and John Solomon on Friday.

And next week we kick off Monday with Seth Keshel. Tuesday Rasmussen’s chief pollster Mark Mitchell

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A look back at a historic first year…

I wanted to post some of the latest highlights from the first year of Trump 2.0. . . the numbers don’t lie.

A recovering economy:

 

 

 

Secure borders:

 

 

Record low gas prices (per White House Rapid Response 47):

UPDATE:
In 40 states, the average gas price is below $3/gal.
In 28 states, it's below $2.75/gal.
In 13 states, it's below $2.50/gal.
In 1 state, it's below $2.25/gal.
You can even find it below $2/gal at certain stations in at least 12 states.
And trending lower!

And, a new world-class battleship:

 

Trump’s approval ratings reflect all the wins:

 

It makes me optimistic about where we’re headed in 2026. . .

Here’s to continued wins in Trump 2.0., and beyond.