The Megyn Kelly Show: AM Update 9/22/25

Guest Host: Emily Jashinsky
Episode Title: Charlie Kirk's Powerful Memorial, Ilhan Omar Doubles Down, Shooting at ABC Affiliate
Air Date: September 22, 2025

Overview

This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, hosted by Emily Jashinsky, delivers a powerful recap of the public memorial for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, marked by tributes from family, political allies, and national leaders. It also covers the contentious response from Congresswoman Ilhan Omar, incidents of political violence including shootings at an ABC affiliate in Sacramento and a New Hampshire country club, and reflections on the ongoing polarization in America. The tone is solemn, reverent, and at times combative, reflecting on grief, political legacies, dignified defiance, and the importance of open debate.

Key Themes and Segments

1. Remembering Charlie Kirk and the Turning Point USA Movement

[02:55–12:46]

The Memorial Event

• Location & Attendance: Held at State Farm Stadium in Arizona, drawing a reported 200,000 attendees and heavy security, classified by DHS as a “level one” event.
• Atmosphere: Stadium filled with red, white, and blue; emotional songs of worship; numerous tributes from friends, colleagues, and top government officials, including President Trump.

Emotional and Political Legacy

• Mission Commitment: Turning Point leaders vow to carry forward Kirk’s mission, with the phrase “well done, good and faithful servant” echoing throughout the service.
• Mike McCoy (TPUSA Chief of Staff):

  “My friend was martyred for using his voice to engage in peaceful dialogue. We are resolved to live free from lies and seek out what is true.” [04:10]

• Jack Posobiec (TPUSA contributor):

  “He was Athens and Jerusalem, the city of reason and the city of God in one person. But … America was his home, and he was willing to die for it.” [08:21]

• Erica Kirk (widow & new CEO):
  On forgiveness for the shooter:

  “On the cross, our Savior said, father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. … I forgive him because it was what Christ did and is what Charlie would do. The answer to hate is not hate. The answer we know from the gospel is love and always love.” [09:34–09:58]
  “Everything that Turning Point USA built through Charlie’s vision and hard work, we will make 10 times greater through the power of his memory.” [10:36]

• President Donald Trump:

  “He’s a martyr now for American freedom. … He was actually a master builder — master builder of people. … The assassin failed in his quest because Charlie’s message has not been silenced. It now is bigger and better and stronger than ever before.” [11:06–12:46]

2. Ilhan Omar Responds to the Kirk Legacy

[13:49–14:38]

• Omar’s Controversial Statement:
  Days after Kirk’s assassination, Omar reposted a video equating Kirk to “Dr. Frankenstein, with his monster shooting him,” and accused mourners of “using his death to further their Christo-fascist agenda.”
• Refusal to Walk Back:
  On CNN, Omar doubled down rather than retract her comments:

  “People found it jarring to hear such criticism … What I find jarring is that there are so many people willing to excuse the most reprehensible things that he said, that they agree with that … I am not going to sit here and be judged for not wanting to honor any legacy this man has left behind. That should be in the dustbin of history, and we should hopefully move on and forget the hate that he spewed every single day.” [13:49]

• House Resolution and Voting:
  Omar was among 58 House Democrats voting against a resolution honoring Kirk and condemning political violence.

3. Political Violence: Sacramento & New Hampshire

[16:53–20:45]

ABC10 Sacramento Shooting

• Incident Details:
  Multiple gunshots fired into the station’s building (no injuries); suspect (Annabel Hernandez Santana) arrested and charged federally.
• Possible Motive:
  Suspect’s social media included anti-Trump commentary and aggressive political rhetoric:

  “Where is a good heart attack when we need it the most? Please join in my thoughts and prayers for the physical demise of our fearful leader.” [Reported in summary of social media posts]

• Ongoing Investigation:
  Federal and local authorities continuing to probe the circumstances.

New Hampshire Country Club Shooting

• Incident:
  Gunman (Hunter Naidu) opened fire at a wedding, killing one attendee (Robert Stephen De Cesare) who reportedly shielded his family; shooter reportedly yelled “the children are safe and free Palestine.”
• Police & Community Response:
  AG John Formella noted “statements were intended to create chaos … not much sense of motive.” [Quoted by Emily, paraphrasing AG Formella]
• Legal Action:
  Naidu charged with second-degree murder, more charges anticipated.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• Mike McCoy (TPUSA):

  “We are resolved to live free from lies and seek out what is true. We will respectfully, boldly challenge what is accepted by culture… to seek out what is true and acceptable to God Almighty alone.” [04:10]

• Jack Posobiec:

  “He was Athens and Jerusalem, the city of reason and the city of God in one person … but America was his home, and he was willing to die for it.” [08:21]

• Erica Kirk:

  “The answer to hate is not hate. The answer … is love and always love. Love for our enemies and love for those who persecute us.” [09:57]

• President Trump:

  “[Charlie] is bigger today than he was … The assassin failed in his quest because Charlie’s message has not been silenced.” [11:06–12:46]

• Ilhan Omar:

  “I am not going to sit here and be judged for not wanting to honor any legacy this man has left behind. That should be in the dustbin of history.” [13:49]

• Emily Jashinsky:
  On the emotional contrast at the memorial:

  “Attendees checkering the stands with red, white and blue apparel. Thousands of voices joining together in songs of worship throughout the service.” [02:55]

Structure & Flow

• Opening: Momentous news headlines, memorial context [00:32–02:55]
• Main Segment: Kirk’s memorial—tributes, speeches, recurring emphasis on peaceful debate, faith, and forgiveness [02:55–12:46]
• Broader Reaction: Ilhan Omar’s refusal to honor Kirk, House resolution response [12:46–14:38]
• Political Violence Stories: Sacramento and New Hampshire shootings—details, motives, community impact [16:53–20:45]
• Closing: Brief recap and programming notes [20:45–end]

Summary

This episode powerfully captures the reverence and determination at Charlie Kirk’s memorial, with resounding calls for faith, principled activism, and forgiveness from political and personal allies. In sharp contrast, discussion of Ilhan Omar’s combative response and two violent incidents underscores ongoing polarization and rising tensions in American political culture. The podcast maintains a deeply committed, somber, and sometimes defiant tone, urging listeners to reject hatred and violence, uphold open debate, and honor the memory of those lost in political strife.