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Megyn Kelly: Biden's Border Fail, Trump's Mainstream Appeal, and Prince Harry's Media Tour

Megyn KellyFebruary 5, 20231h 39min69,993 views
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Political Landscape and Border Crisis

  • 🎯 Kevin McCarthy was elected Speaker of the House on his 15th attempt, while President Biden made a brief, three-hour visit to the southern border, criticized as a "glorified photo op" without an apology to border patrol agents.
  • ⚠️ The US is experiencing record border arrests, with 2.4 million in fiscal year 2022, a number that does not include "gotaways," indicating a severe crisis with no apparent plan.
  • 💡 Democrats are accused of wanting open borders for votes, and globalists for cheap labor, a stance that contradicts historical Democratic ideals and reports from figures like Barbara Jordan and Cesar Chavez.

Donald Trump and the Republican Party

  • 🚀 Donald Trump is viewed as the mainstream candidate by some, with a traditional American agenda that could be the "last chance to save the country," potentially appealing to left-leaning voters.
  • 🤔 Ron DeSantis is seen as a career politician who is not yet ready for the presidency, imitating Trump's style and messaging, and lacking experience against major political heavyweights.
  • 🗣️ The Republican Party's internal discussions, like the recent Speaker drama, are seen by some as a healthy, albeit messy, part of democracy, contrasting with the more disciplined Democratic Party.

January 6th and Election Integrity

  • 🔍 The January 6th committee is criticized as a one-sided proceeding with no defense presented, leading to distrust in its conclusions.
  • 📺 The narrative around January 6th is questioned, with claims that media coverage exaggerated the events, and President Trump was not immediately aware of the full extent of the chaos.
  • ⚖️ Election challenges, including those related to the 2020 election, are complex, with issues of standing and expedited resolution being critical, and the Trump challenges are seen as having exposed flaws in the system.

Prince Harry's Media Tour and Royal Family Dynamics

  • 👑 Prince Harry is criticized for blaming his family and the press for his issues, while taking no personal accountability, and for airing "dirty laundry" publicly.
  • 🗣️ Specific instances of alleged bullying by Meghan Markle, including towards Princess Kate, and Harry's own embarrassing admissions (e.g., peeing his pants, taking laughing gas during childbirth) are highlighted as unbecoming of a royal.
  • 💔 Harry's claim that the royal family was concerned about his baby's skin color is debated, with arguments that it was a normal question for mixed-race couples and that Harry is backtracking on earlier accusations of racism.
  • ✈️ Harry's feeling of being slighted for not being invited on a plane with other royals after the Queen's death is seen as him wanting to steal headlines and overshadow the national mourning.
  • 🤫 The royal family's strategy of dignified silence is seen as the best approach to dealing with Harry and Meghan, as responding would only provide them with more ammunition.

Law Enforcement and Societal Issues

  • 💡 Greg Kelly's book, "Justice For All," aims to provide a beacon of sanity by addressing issues like the corrupt origins of Black Lives Matter and the lack of fathers, particularly in communities of color, as drivers of crime.
  • 🚔 The "defund the police" movement is criticized, with many communities now quietly refunding the police without acknowledging the damage done, and the book argues that prisons can be a necessary part of society.
  • 📈 The vast majority of black voters are reportedly against the "defund the police" movement, wanting more police presence, a fact often not heard in mainstream media.
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