The Megyn Kelly Show: Episode Summary
Title: FBI Investigating WH Cocaine, J6 Pipe Bombs, and Dobbs Leak, Macron Shoved by Wife: AM Update 5/27
Host: Megyn Kelly
Release Date: May 27, 2025
Description: The Megyn Kelly Show engages in open, honest, and provocative conversations with prominent political, legal, and cultural figures, eschewing agendas and fear.
1. Renewed FBI Investigations
Overview: FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino announces the initiation of renewed investigations into three high-profile cases:
- Cocaine Found in the Biden White House
- Leak of the Supreme Court's Dobbs Decision
- January 6th Pipe Bombs
Key Details:
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Cocaine Incident: On July 2, 2023, a small bag of cocaine was discovered near the Situation Room in the White House. Lab tests confirmed it contained less than a gram. The Secret Service closed the investigation after 11 days due to a lack of evidence, including no fingerprints or identifiable DNA.
Dan Bongino (05:00): "It is under investigation by the Secret Service. This is in their purview and so we're going to allow certainly the investigation to continue and we have confidence that the Secret Service will get to the bottom of this."
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January 6th Pipe Bombs: Two functioning pipe bombs were placed outside the RNC and DNC headquarters on January 5, 2021. Despite reviewing over 39,000 video files and receiving more than 500 tips, the FBI has yet to identify the suspect.
FBI Representative (03:53): "One previously unreleased detail is the FBI's estimate of the suspect's height to be approximately 5 foot 7 inches tall."
A reward of up to $500,000 is offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
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Dobbs Supreme Court Leak: The leak of the draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization has prompted renewed scrutiny. The leak was deemed "an extraordinary betrayal of trust" by the Supreme Court, leading to concerns over the safety of the justices.
Dan Bongino (07:09): "I receive requested briefings on these cases weekly and we are making progress."
2. President Trump's Memorial Day Tribute
Overview: President Donald Trump delivered a Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery, honoring fallen service members and subtly critiquing his predecessor's administration.
Key Highlights:
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Tribute to Service Members:
Donald Trump (07:36): "We gather today to honor the incredible servicemembers who rest in glory in this cemetery and burial grounds around the world and in a thousand lonely places known only to God... This morning, we pay tribute to their immortal deeds."
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Criticism of Previous Administration:
Donald Trump (08:36): "A republic that I am fixing after a long and hard four years. That was a hard four years we went through. Who would let that happen? People pouring through our borders unchecked... People doing things that are indescribable and not for today to discuss."
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Military Policy Stance:
Donald Trump (09:20): "The military's job is to dominate any foe and annihilate any threat to America anywhere, anytime, in any place. A big part of that job is to be respected."
3. Escalation with Harvard University
Overview: The Trump administration is intensifying its conflict with Harvard University, accusing it of failing to address campus antisemitism and enforcing federal civil rights laws. This includes threats to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll international students and considerations to remove its tax-exempt status.
Key Developments:
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Trump’s Threats on Social Media:
President Trump (12:04): "I am considering taking $3 billion of grant money away from a very anti semitic Harvard and giving it to trade schools all across our land... I can determine after a ridiculous expenditure of billions of dollars how many radicalized lunatics, troublemakers all should not be let back into our country."
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Government Actions:
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem: Harvard was notified it would lose the ability to enroll international students for failing to comply with reporting requests.
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Harvard’s Response:
Harvard has filed a lawsuit, alleging the administration's actions are retaliatory and unlawful, adversely affecting over 7,000 visa holders.
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Legal Proceedings:
District Judge Allison D. Burrows (13:49): Temporarily blocked the administration's attempt to ban Harvard from accepting foreign students.
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Treasury Department’s Actions:
Treasury Secretary Scott Besant: "They were in the process of removing the tax-exempt status from Harvard... We will see if they're following the rules."
4. Viral Video of Emmanuel Macron’s Wife Shoving His Face
Overview: A viral video surfaces showing French President Emmanuel Macron being shoved in the face by his wife, Brigitte Macron, during a Southeast Asia tour stop in Vietnam. The incident sparked global discussions on social media.
Key Points:
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Video Description: As the Macrons prepared to disembark from a plane, Brigitte Macron can be seen pushing Emmanuel Macron’s face with both hands forcefully. Macron appears momentarily startled but quickly recovers, smiling and waving to the crowd.
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Macron’s Response:
Emmanuel Macron (10:43): "There's a video showing me joking and teasing my wife, and somehow that becomes a sort of geoplanetary catastrophe... We are horsing around and really joking with my wife."
He added humorously, "In 17 years of marriage, I've never joked with Doug to the point of shoving his face back forcefully with both hands. But hey, that's us, the French that'll do it."
5. Upcoming Topics Teased by Megyn Kelly
- Harvard vs. Trump Administration: Potential further actions the Trump administration may take against Harvard University regarding antisemitism and civil rights enforcement.
- Emmanuel Macron’s Marital Dynamics: Analysis and public reaction to the viral video of President Macron being shoved by his wife.
Conclusion: In this episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, host Megyn Kelly delves into significant national and international issues, including renewed FBI investigations into sensitive cases, President Trump's Memorial Day address and ongoing disputes with Harvard University, and a viral incident involving French President Emmanuel Macron. The discussions are enriched with direct quotes from key figures, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the topics at hand.
For those interested in exploring these topics further, additional resources and the full episode transcript are available on the Megyn Kelly Show’s platforms.
