The Megyn Kelly Show – Episode Summary

Episode: Clintons Defy Subpoenas, Trump Talks Sanctuary City Funding, Remembering Scott Adams: AM Update 1/14
Date: January 14, 2026
Host: Megyn Kelly

Episode Overview

This AM Update covers a major escalation in the congressional investigation into the Clintons’ connection with Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump’s latest moves on immigration and sanctuary city funding, international tensions with Iran, and heartfelt reflections on the passing of Dilbert creator Scott Adams. Megyn Kelly delivers fast-paced coverage, legal commentary, and personal tributes, punctuated with memorable quotes and in-depth reporting.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Clintons Defy Congressional Subpoenas

(00:24–07:00)

• Topic: Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to appear before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating the DOJ’s handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case.
• Details:
  • Both Clintons sent a joint letter asserting they have "no relevant knowledge" and contesting the validity of the subpoenas, offering instead a sworn statement.
  • They accused the committee of seeking to "embarrass and harass" them.
  • Their legal team’s eight-page letter argues the subpoenas are “invalid and legally unenforceable.”
• Chairman James Comer’s Response:
  • Emphasized the Epstein-Clinton connection:

    "Jeffrey Epstein visited the White House 17 times while Bill Clinton was president. ... I think I've been to the White House nine times in nine years. Epstein was in the White House double the amount of time that I was under one president." (03:42)

  • Noted that Democrats previously voted to subpoena Clinton and pointed to bipartisan interest in answers.
• Democratic Committee Members:
  • Comer criticized their absence:

    "Not a single Democrat showed up today. The ones that ... talk about how they're trying to get justice for the victims. ... It just seems like they only care about questioning Republicans." (04:35)

• Potential Criminal Contempt:
  • Legal expert Will Chamberlain predicts a criminal referral, drawing parallels to the cases of Steve Bannon and Peter Navarro—both jailed for defying congressional subpoenas.

    “I see no reason why the Clintons would avoid their fate.” (05:07)

• Upcoming Moves:
  • Comer will move to hold Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress; similar action expected for Hillary Clinton.

2. Trump Administration’s Crackdown on Immigration

(07:01–09:14)

• Ending TPS for Somalia:

  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced temporary protected status (TPS) for Somalian nationals will end March 17.
  • Citing improved conditions in Somalia and asserting continued protections are “contrary to our national interests.”
  • The move impacts roughly 2,500 Somali nationals in the U.S.

• Revoking Citizenship for Fraud:

  • President Trump, in Detroit, took a hard line:

    “We're also going to revoke the citizenship of any naturalized immigrant from Somalia or anywhere else who is convicted of defrauding our citizens ... We're throwing you in jail and we're sending you back.” (08:15)

• Zero Payments to Sanctuary Cities:

  • Trump announced an end to federal payments to sanctuary cities and states:

    “Starting February 1st, we're not making any payments to sanctuary cities or states having sanctuary cities, because they do everything possible to protect criminals at the expense of American citizens ... it breeds fraud and crime.” (08:53)

  • Department of Justice lists 11 sanctuary states, likely legal challenges expected.

3. Trump on Iran and Ongoing Protests

(09:15–12:05)

• Background:
  • At least 1,850 Iranian protestors reportedly killed, with speculation of numbers as high as 20,000.
• Trump’s Message to Iranians:

  “Iranian patriots keep protesting, take over your institutions if possible and save the names of the killers and the abusers that are abusing you. ... I say save their names because they'll pay a very big price. … I say make Iran great again. You know, it was a great country until these monsters came in and took it over.” (11:20)

  • Trump claims to have canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the violence stops.
• US Options:
  • Defense officials briefed Trump on covert tools “well beyond conventional airstrikes.”
  • State Department urges all US citizens in Iran to leave immediately.

4. Remembering Scott Adams (14:32–End)

• Obituary:
  • Scott Adams, acclaimed Dilbert cartoonist and political commentator, died at 68 from prostate cancer.
  • Adams was open with fans about his stage 4 diagnosis and remained in touch with his audience to the end.
• Career & Influence:
  • Created Dilbert (1989), which appeared in 2,000 newspapers across 65 countries in 25 languages.
  • Authored several popular books.
  • Became early, vocal Trump supporter; hosted the online show “Coffee with Scott Adams.”
• Notable Scott Adams Quotes:
  • On changing your mind:

    “Nothing is smarter than being able to change your mind. ... Instead of thinking of your ability to change your mind as a weakness, you should think of it as a strength, almost a superpower.” (14:32)

  • On personal systems and reframing:

    “I've reframed alcohol to be poison, meaning that when I think of alcohol ... it's not entertainment, it's poison.” (15:27)

• Controversy and Cancellation:
  • In 2023, Adams faced backlash and mass cancellation after comments regarding a poll about race relations.

    "We've poisoned relations by making a framework in which one group is the victimizers, one group is the victims ... and that is an untenable situation." (16:56)

• Final Message:
  • Adams’s wife Shelly read a poignant farewell where he accepted Christ “just to be safe,” and urged fans to “pay it forward.”

    “I had an amazing life. I gave it everything I had. If you got any benefits from my work, I'm asking you to pay it forward as best you can. That is the legacy I want.” (17:44)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chairman Comer on the Epstein-Clinton Link:

  "Epstein was in the White House double the amount of time that I was under one president." (03:42)

• President Trump on revoking sanctuary city funds:

  “... not making any payments to sanctuary cities ... they do everything possible to protect criminals at the expense of American citizens ... it breeds fraud and crime.” (08:53)

• Scott Adams on intellectual flexibility:

  “Nothing is smarter than being able to change your mind ... it's a strength, almost a superpower.” (14:32)

• Adams’s Farewell Message:

  “If you got any benefits from my work, I'm asking you to pay it forward as best you can. That is the legacy I want.” (17:44)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Clintons Defy Subpoenas: 00:24–07:00
• Trump’s Immigration Announcements: 07:01–09:14
• Trump on Iran, Protests, and Diplomacy: 09:15–12:05
• Scott Adams Tribute & Commentary: 14:32–End

This episode is a brisk, sometimes biting commentary on political accountability, executive action, and enduring influence in American media and culture—delivered with Megyn Kelly’s trademark directness.