Williams criticizes city leadership, campus tenure and the media; urges business-minded candidates

Republican U.S. Representative Roger Williams told host Brandon that he sees deepening ideological divides in cities, colleges and the media. Asked about a left-leaning candidate in New York City, Williams said the city "used to be one of our great cities, and of course, now it's gone," blaming liberal policies after Rudy Giuliani and adding that some communities "do not respect law enforcement." "I'm just glad I live in Texas and don't have to mess with New York City," he said.

On recent national "no kings" protests, Williams described them as small, short-lived and politically motivated: "These were phony, made up parades... just the last... effort to... talk about Trump." He criticized higher education for ideological bias, said tenure has insulated instructors from accountability, and called the media an "anger stirrer" that divides young people.

Williams also encouraged more citizens to run for office, particularly businesspeople: "I want people like me that have run a business, and met a payroll, borrowed money, put some risk out there to get reward." He described personal costs of political life, recounting harassment received by his family: his daughter opened letters containing "blood, feces, and urine," and Williams said he was wounded in the congressional baseball shooting. He used those examples to explain why some capable people avoid public office.

The interview closed with Williams reiterating his preference for business-focused candidates and his openness to return to the program for further discussion.