The Megyn Kelly Show, Ep. 1265 (March 4, 2026)

"Fraud Crockett's Defeat, Michelle Obama's New Racial Complaints, and Trump's Iran 'War' Question" with Glenn Greenwald

Overview

This episode delves into recent developments in U.S. politics, the Democratic Party’s identity crisis, authenticity issues among rising politicians, pointed contrasts with Trump and his Republican rivals, as well as the complex ramifications of the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. Megyn Kelly and Pulitzer-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald also tackle the racial complaint narrative of Michelle Obama and dissect media coverage of key political figures like Pete Buttigieg, Gavin Newsom, and Jasmine Crockett. The show is often biting, irreverent, and deeply skeptical of political spin from both parties.

Key Discussion Sections & Insights

1. Democratic Primary in Texas: Jasmine Crockett Defeated (00:57–10:07)

• Jasmine Crockett vs. James Talarico: The episode opens with Kelly mocking Crockett’s public persona shift and criticizing her use of “street” vernacular for media attention. Crockett’s claims of election fraud and a failed legal challenge are discussed, while Talarico is painted as a “white Christian male”—an identity Democrats allegedly chose for electability, not principles.
• Notable Soundbites (from past Crockett appearances):
  • Crockett: “Donald Trump is a piece of shit. Okay, we know that.” (04:02)
  • Crockett to Trump: “Stop being Putin’s hoe ... I am tired of the white tears.” (04:56–05:02)
  • Crockett to Elon Musk: “Fuck off.” (05:05)
• Kelly’s criticism: Crockett is labeled “inauthentic” and “a fraud,” contrasting her background as a privileged St. Louis suburbanite with her performative tough persona.
• Democratic Media’s Dilemma: Jibes at Rachel Maddow & Nicole Wallace for elevating Crockett, noting their struggle to find a candidate emblematic of the party’s ideology.

Timestamp Highlights

• [04:02] Compilation of controversial Jasmine Crockett quotes
• [07:15] Talarico's moderate stance on border policy discussed
• [07:46] “God is non-binary” — Talarico’s progressive past in focus

2. The Search for “Authenticity” in Democrats (10:07–24:45)

• Glenn Greenwald on Democratic Image Problems: Democrats try—and fail—to emulate the “authenticity” of Trump, who, despite being a billionaire, projects relatable anti-elite energy.
  • Greenwald: “Democrats ... mimic it like a monkey ... they curse more ... but it’s all vapid.” (12:13)
  • “What does Pete Buttigieg stand for?” ... “Everything is a fraud with these people. It’s like an inch deep.” (15:03)
• Comparing AOC and Jasmine Crockett: Both are described as “careerists” and “establishment tools” rather than real ideologues.
  • “She [AOC] went from we’re going to do a revolution ... to the most valuable weapon the Democratic Party has.” (15:54)

Timestamp Highlights

• [16:47] Kelly critiques Crockett’s “code-switching” and performative transformation
• [17:18–18:00] Audio clips showcase Crockett’s differing speaking personas

3. Exposing Political Inauthenticity: The Crockett & Newsom Files (19:02–24:45)

• Benny Johnson’s Exposé: Contrasts Crockett’s privileged St. Louis upbringing with the rundown district she claims as her own.
• Marjorie Taylor Greene on AOC: Quoted as criticizing AOC for being a “fraud" rather than a “communist.”
• Greenwald on Democrats’ Mistaken Archetypes: Points to establishment ties as electoral poison—citing Kamala Harris, Buttigieg, and Newsom.

Timestamp Highlights

• [21:40] Benny Johnson’s findings on Crockett’s actual background
• [22:52] Greenwald and Kelly compare public school upbringings versus elite privilege

4. The Buttigieg/Newsom “Makeover” and Media Coverage (24:45–47:14)

• Pete Buttigieg Profile in The Atlantic: Kelly and Greenwald lampoon the puff piece approach:
  • Mocking the idea that a beard and an “axe” make him relatable.
  • “He’s not authentic. He’s not a man of the people. ... technocracy made flesh. ... frightfully boring.” (37:04)
• Newsom’s “Relatability” and Learning Disability: Discusses Newsom’s attempt to bond with minority voters by referencing dyslexia and low SAT scores—Kelly calls it “a crutch to get out of ... an offensive comment.” (45:05)

Timestamp Highlights

• [35:39–40:30] Deep dive into Buttigieg’s media narrative and establishment roots
• [43:31–46:41] Newsom’s dyslexia claim dissected as political theater

5. Michelle Obama’s “Double Standard” Grievance (53:37–61:54)

• Kelly & Greenwald Take Down Michelle Obama’s Complaint:
  • Obama, on Conan O’Brien’s show, claims she had to be “perfect” because of being black in the White House; Kelly and Greenwald counter by arguing her success (Princeton, First Lady, post-White House wealth) disproves her victim narrative.
  • “She can’t ... turn down a little bit on the constant grievance ... you’re not really like a major figure of sympathy.” (55:18)
  • Kelly: “Everything for her reduces to a racial grievance.” (57:50)

Notable Quotes

• [54:20] Michelle Obama: “You don’t get here without being damn near perfect. We don’t get to fail.”
• [58:19] Greenwald: “It’s so tiresome ... you would think that ... she spent the first half of her life under Jim Crow ... it’s resentment producing.”

6. U.S. War with Iran: Rhetoric, Reality, and Israel’s Role (63:14–95:08)

• Update on Iran Conflict: Kelly recaps the U.S. “Operation EPIC Fury”—massive strikes on Iran’s military, decimating the Air Force/Navy, seemingly without boots on the ground.
  • Pentagon: “We control their fate.” (64:01)
  • Netanyahu: “It may take some time, but it’s not going to take years.” (64:25)
• Is the War for Israel? Both hosts argue the immediate U.S. action was dictated by Israeli wishes, citing Marco Rubio’s (reluctant) admission and longstanding Netanyahu agenda.
  • Greenwald: “This has been his [Netanyahu’s] number one wish for 40 years: to lure the United States into a regime change war ...” (79:48)
  • [77:27–78:32] Rubio: “We knew there was going to be an Israeli action ... we had to be prepared to act as a result ...”
• Weapon Stockpile & Cost: Discussion of draining U.S. missile/interceptor reserves, $50B in new military spending amid domestic hardship.
  • Greenwald: “This is everything Trump ran on not doing.” (71:10)
• Public Reaction/Polling: New polls show plummeting support for Trump; many view the war as one for Israel, not direct U.S. security.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• [71:10] Greenwald: “That is the reality. Exactly what Trump told people he would not do ... Use our resources for Raytheon and Boeing and General Dynamics ... It’s a total violation ...”
• [90:09] Mark Levin: “...They gave their lives for a great cause.”
• [93:32] Greenwald: “We can’t extricate ourselves from the Middle East. And the reason is for Israel.”
• [95:08–100:20] Kelly: “This is a war that was for Israel ... at Israel’s behest and which was unnecessary ... Not a defensive action.”

7. The “Anti-Semitism” Weaponization & Social Media Trolling (95:08–104:23)

• Online Silencing of U.S. Critics: Kelly details personal experience with online Israel defenders and bots attempting to equate criticism of Israeli influence with antisemitism, referencing troll campaigns and organized hasbara efforts.
  • Greenwald: “They’ve so cynically exploited it ... to force you to pledge loyalty to Israel, just like the left did with the racism accusation ... now nobody cares anymore ...” (97:31, 101:42)
  • “Bullies won’t silence me, whether BLM, leftists, Putin ... or the Israel-First crowd …” (101:43, Kelly)

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps & Attribution)

• Megyn Kelly (04:02): “Who else is gonna give us moments like these?”
• Glenn Greenwald (12:13): “Democrats ... mimic it like a monkey ... but it’s all vapid ... What does Pete Buttigieg stand for? ... Everything is a fraud with these people.”
• Megyn Kelly (24:28): “And no one ever commented on it when it was obviously authentic. It's only when it's an obvious affect that you make it a thing.”
• Glenn Greenwald (37:04): “He [Buttigieg] is the younger member of the old Democratic Party ... frightfully boring ... technocracy made flesh.”
• Megyn Kelly (57:50): “Everything for her reduces to a racial grievance.”
• Glenn Greenwald (81:19): “Trump could have, in theory, just told Netanyahu, we're not ready for a war with Iran ... So the question is, why didn't Trump do that?”
• Mark Levin (90:16): “...They gave their lives for a great cause.”
• Megyn Kelly (95:08): “This is a war that was for Israel ... at Israel’s behest and which was unnecessary ... Not a defensive action.”
• Glenn Greenwald (97:31): “They’ve so cynically exploited it [antisemitism], just like the left did with the racism accusation ... now nobody cares anymore.”
• Megyn Kelly (101:43): “Bullies won’t silence me ... whether BLM bullies, leftists, Putin ... or the Israel-First crowd.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Jasmine Crockett & Democratic Primary: 00:57–10:07
• Democrat “Authenticity” Crisis: 10:07–24:45
• Crockett Exposé & Newsom Dyslexia: 19:02–47:14
• Michelle Obama Racial Complaints: 53:37–61:54
• Iran Conflict Deep Dive: 63:14–95:08
• Antisemitism, Israel, & Social Media: 95:08–104:23

Memorable Moments

• Jasmine Crockett sound montage (04:02–05:18): A comedic parade of “viral” and “infamous” moments highlighting her polarizing style.
• Buttigieg “man of the people” mockery (35:39–40:30): Epic takedown of elite politicians’ attempts to fake relatability.
• Kelly’s vent on being called an antisemite (95:08–100:20): Personal and passionate, frames the broader debate over discussing Israel in U.S. political media.
• Greenwald’s explanation of Israeli lobby influence (97:31–100:20): Unfiltered description of Israel’s impact on American policy choices.

Tone and Style

• Language: Bold, irreverent, often sarcastic; Kelly and Greenwald are unafraid to lampoon media and political figures across the spectrum.
• Approach: Heavy on skepticism, punctuated by media criticism and personal anecdotes, while making sharp distinctions between genuine conviction and manufactured political personas.

For Listeners Who Missed the Episode

This episode is a whirlwind critique of contemporary American political authenticity, the left’s search for relatable candidates, the influence of media narrative, and the realpolitik of U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East. Kelly and Greenwald take no prisoners—targeting inauthentic politicians like Crockett, Buttigieg, and Newsom, calling out Michelle Obama’s perennial grievances, and forcefully questioning the wisdom and motive of Trump’s Iran war policy. Underpinning it all is an argument about the dangers of inauthenticity, establishment elitism, and the manipulation of public debate—online and off—by powerful interest groups both foreign and domestic.

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