The Jenny Beth Show

Civilization Jihad & the Threat to America’s Constitution | Chris Holton, Center for Security Policy

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin is joined by Chris Holton, Senior Analyst and Director of State Outreach at the Center for Security Policy, for an in-depth discussion on Sharia law, Islamist ideology, and the growing threat of “civilization jihad” in the United States and the West. Holton explains the core Islamic source texts that form the basis of Sharia, how violent and non-violent jihad differ, and why political Islam poses a long-term challenge to constitutional freedoms. The conversation examines real-world examples from Europe, the Middle East, and America, including the role of the Muslim Brotherhood, Iran’s influence on jihadist movements, campus radicalization, and the aftermath of the October 7 Hamas attacks. Holton also outlines what lawmakers, law enforcement, and everyday Americans can do to defend constitutional rights, emphasizing why the U.S. Constitution remains the strongest safeguard against the spread of Sharia in American courts and culture.

Episode Notes

In this episode of The Jenny Beth Show, Jenny Beth Martin sits down with Chris Holton, Senior Analyst and Director of State Outreach at the Center for Security Policy, for a wide-ranging conversation on Sharia law, Islamist ideology, and the growing threat of “civilization jihad” facing the United States and the West.

Chris explains why understanding Islamic source texts is critical to understanding modern jihadist movements, breaking down the Islamic trilogy—the Quran, Hadith, and Sirah—and how they form the basis of Sharia. He outlines the distinction between violent jihad and political or “civilization” jihad, warning that non-violent efforts to impose Sharia through law, culture, and institutions often pose the greatest long-term danger to constitutional freedoms.

The discussion explores:

• How Sharia law differs fundamentally from the U.S. Constitution
• Why Europe serves as a warning for what happens when assimilation fails
• The role of the Muslim Brotherhood as the political wing of global jihad
• Iran’s influence on terrorist organizations and Islamist movements
• The radicalization of college campuses and the “red-green axis” between Marxists and Islamists
• Lessons from the October 7 Hamas attacks and the global reaction that followed
• What state and local law enforcement need to combat violent jihad
• Legislative tools, including “American Laws for American Courts” and Andy’s Law

Chris emphasizes that defending freedom is not passive and that preserving constitutional rights requires vigilance, education, and cultural engagement. This episode offers a sobering but essential look at the ideological and legal challenges confronting America—and what citizens can do to protect the republic.

Guest: Chris Holton, Senior Analyst and Director of State Outreach at the Center for Security Policy | X: @CHoltonCSP
Host: Jenny Beth Martin, Honorary Chairman, Tea Party Patriots Action | X: @jennybethm