On the August 12, 2026 episode of The NEWSMAX Daily, host Tony Marino breaks down the biggest developments from primary night and the latest national security headlines. Sebastian Gorka reacts to the release of an American from Russia on Bianca Across The Nation, while NEWSMAX’s Rob Schmitt makes the case for capitalism and competition amid the debate over democratic socialism.
Former White House Deputy Press Secretary Hogan Gidley examines Wisconsin Governor candidate Francesca Hong’s views following her razor-thin Democratic primary loss. In Minnesota, Republican Senate nominee Michele Tafoya joins The Record with Greta Van Susteren to discuss her campaign, affordability and her push to combat fraud.
Plus, former DHS Advisor Charles Marino and former Trump National Security Council official Fred Fleitz analyze reports that President Trump switched planes amid an Iranian threat and discuss the extraordinary security measures used to protect the president.
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Chapters
00:00 – The NEWSMAX Daily
00:39 – World Elephant Day
01:10 – Sebastian Gorka on American Released From Russia
03:42 – Bomb Threat and President Trump’s Security
05:02 – Wisconsin Democratic Primary Results
05:35 – Rob Schmitt on Capitalism vs. Socialism
06:51 – Hogan Gidley on Francesca Hong
08:17 – South Carolina Primary Runoff
12:18 – Michele Tafoya and the Minnesota Senate Race
16:59 – More Minnesota and Connecticut Primary Results
19:59 – Trump, Iran and the Reported Plane Switch
22:30 – Security Questions Surrounding the Report
24:41 – Markets and Today’s NEWSMAX Programming
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