The Megyn Kelly Show (August 25, 2025)

Episode: Hypocritical Bolton Raid Reaction, Left Lionizes Kilmar Abrego Garcia, and Trump’s DC Crime Success
Host: Megyn Kelly (SiriusXM)
Guest: Emily Jashinsky (Host of After Party)

Overview of Main Themes

This episode delivers an unabashedly critical look at the perceived hypocrisies of the political left and media in the U.S., focusing on three central stories:

• The fallout from a federal raid on John Bolton and media reaction.
• The ongoing controversy surrounding Kilmar Abrego Garcia ("the Maryland Dad") and the left’s defense of him.
• The Trump administration’s crackdown on crime in Washington, D.C., and the debate over federal crime intervention in cities. Additional focus is given to alleged mortgage fraud scandals among prominent Democratic officials and a broader critique of progressive policies.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Federal Intervention in DC Crime

• Crime Plummets in DC: Trump’s federal takeover of the DC police draws a mix of outrage and reluctant admiration, as Kelly points out that crime, especially murders, has sharply dropped.
  • “The reason murders have stopped for the past 13 days is because Trump is a racist fascist who wants black people in particular to live." – Megyn Kelly (Facetiously) [00:00]
• Legal/Political Jabs: Kelly skewers left-leaning critics for opposing Trump’s intervention—mocking the notion that reducing crime is somehow ‘racist.’
• Possible Expansion: Discussion on legal hurdles for deploying troops to Chicago, noting DC’s unique Home Rule status makes such intervention easier there than in other cities or states.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “If you’re in DC, you’re happy no one’s getting murdered. Unless you’re one of the loons who thinks it's Trump’s racism that led to the no murders and therefore we prefer the murders." – Megyn Kelly [01:56]

2. Mortgage Fraud Allegations: Lisa Cook, Adam Schiff, Letitia James

• Lisa Cook in the Crosshairs:
  • First Black woman on the Federal Reserve Board, facing credible mortgage fraud allegations.
  • Kelly and Jashinsky argue the left and media (especially The New York Times) are running cover for her by focusing on race and gender rather than the evidence.
  • Discuss the political ramifications (if she resigns, Trump appoints a replacement, potentially shifting Fed control).
• Media Coverage Critique: The hosts mock “identity hires” and criticize “white savior” media coverage.
• Discussion of Cashless Bail: Kelly rails against cashless bail policies in NY, tying urban crime to progressive reforms.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “If you touch her, including if she committed a crime, you’re racist. You also are racist. Just like Trump trying to get rid of the murdering in D.C." – Megyn Kelly [06:15]
• “This is a case of a rich person taking advantage of the system and expecting not to get prosecuted...because there are identitarian reasons that can be the shield that protects you.” – Emily Jashinsky [28:43]
• “He elevated her because of the skin color and the lady parts.” – Megyn Kelly [29:10]

3. Bolton Raid: Media and Political Double Standards

• The Raid: John Bolton’s home is raided, reportedly over mishandling classified material. Kelly relishes in the apparent hypocrisy of left-wing complaints about “lawfare.”
• Press Leaks and Double Standards:
  • Critiques left/media outrage over Trump officials making vague posts on social media during the raid, while pointing out historical media leaks and raids (e.g., James O’Keefe, Roger Stone) under Democrats.
  • Media’s selective concern over process and “danger” is heavily mocked.
• McCabe & Media Hypocrisy: Play-by-play mocking of Andrew McCabe’s CNN commentary juxtaposed with past behavior by the FBI and media leaks.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “It would be deeply irresponsible and dangerous, both for the target of the raid and the FBI agents. It's not done—except when it is done to people like journalist James O’Keefe.” – Megyn Kelly [36:04]
• “CNN says they just got lucky. The day of that raid, they just happened to be there.” – Megyn Kelly (re: Roger Stone) [37:57]
• “Andy McCabe's FBI lied on a FISA warrant. It's just insane.” – Emily Jashinsky [44:27]
• “We’ve been spending the last two months talking about the immediate leaks by the FBI, the intelligence services, to the New York Times and the Washington Post, when they wanted us to think Trump was a Russian stooge.” – Megyn Kelly [41:07]

4. The Saga of Kilmar Abrego Garcia (“the Maryland Dad”)

• Case Review:
  • Undocumented immigrant with MS-13 gang ties, human trafficking charges, and a documented history of domestic abuse, repeatedly defended and lionized by progressive politicians and activists.
  • Trump administration’s effort to deport him, media and activist pushback, and the optics of left-wing support for his case (choirs, protests, etc.).
• Mockery of “Martyrdom”:
  • Hosts ridicule the “Rapid Resistance Choir” and left-wing campaign to paint Garcia as a sympathetic family man.
  • Critique the lack of media attention to his documented criminal and violent behavior versus the “Maryland dad” narrative.
• Policy Criticism:
  • Broader condemnation of open borders advocacy, sanctuary city dysfunction, and the negative effects of non-enforcement, both for crime victims and the legal labor market.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “He is not. He is... He should absolutely not be in the United States of America. He never should have been allowed to stay.” – Emily Jashinsky [61:20]
• “We are all Kilmar.” – Protest chant, replayed and mocked by hosts [64:29]
• “Honestly, I don’t want to sound racist, but I sometimes really hate white people, Megan.” – Emily Jashinsky (satirical, re: protestors) [66:05]
• “What do they actually believe? I want to know... because if it’s getting rid of cashless bail, if it’s getting rid of all of these things, you’re in a wake up call.” – Emily Jashinsky [88:36]

5. Immigration, Labor, and Crime Policy

• Mass Immigration Critique: Kelly decries the scale of both legal and illegal immigration, citing “55 million visa holders” as evidence of overwhelmed American systems.
• Labor Market Dynamics:
  • Corporate addiction to cheap labor and the effect on American workers; rising GOP affinity with union concerns over wage suppression.
• ICE Criticism: Discussion of the political left’s efforts to diminish or redefine ICE’s role ("ICE as Uber for immigrants").
• Crime Policy Debate:
  • Praise for measurable drops in crime in D.C. post-federal intervention.
  • Skepticism toward the legal or practical feasibility of extending such interventions to other cities.
  • Support for efforts to end cashless bail, suggesting Trump’s threat to withhold federal funding from cities with such policies is legally stronger than troop deployments.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “Why are we so overrun with foreigners? We need to have a country again.” – Megyn Kelly [70:04]
• “That is the joke. It is not actually enforcing the laws.” – Emily Jashinsky (refuting ICE’s critics) [74:41]
• “You need somebody with their thumb on the scale [on the Fed board]. ... She would actually follow the math and the science... but that’s not okay. You need somebody with their thumb on the scale.” – Megyn Kelly [29:51]

6. Media and Political Reactions: Satire and Outrage

• Mocking Maher & Media Overreach:
  • Bill Maher’s “slow-moving coup” fears and media meltdown over law enforcement and immigration enforcement are mocked as paranoia and misdirection.
• Intervention Authority:
  • Legal/constitutional constraints on domestic troop deployment are discussed, with skepticism that Trump could extend DC-style interventions elsewhere.
• Local Voices:
  • Montage of black D.C. residents expressing support for the Trump-led security presence, contrasted with political and activist outrage.
• Union and Progressive Resistance:
  • Recalling teachers’ union interpretive dance protests, hosts critique the disconnect between progressive performance activism and actual community needs.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “Journalists couldn’t get in to cover Congress. ... They have to renew it every month or so. We don’t know that there’s anything permanent about this in D.C. yet at all.” – Emily Jashinsky (on “permanent police state” claims) [97:21]
• “Because Trump’s opponents overreact, we end up getting two choices. ... Instead of just taking a breath and having a rational, reasoned, Democratic center left response, you end up with insanity.” – Emily Jashinsky [99:56]

Memorable Moments

• Facetious Opening: Megyn Kelly’s sarcastic take on Trump’s “racist fascism” because he wants to protect black people in DC [00:00].
• Lisa Cook’s “Everybody Benefited from Slavery” Clip: Used to highlight her past academic statements supporting reparations [12:28].
• Rapid Resistance Choir: On-air replay and satire of protestors singing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia [65:09].
• Interpretive Dance Recall: Teachers’ union protest video mocked as emblematic of progressive disconnect [86:35].
• Street-Level Voices: Black DC residents expressing support for law enforcement and Trump’s efforts [82:47].
• Bill Maher’s “Slow Moving Coup” Fears: Dismissed as classic TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) [95:27–97:21].
• Emily’s Satirical "I sometimes really hate white people": In jest, referencing the protestor demographics [66:05].

Important Timestamps

• Trump’s DC Intervention and Crime Discussion: 00:00–08:55, 74:41–83:36
• Lisa Cook & Mortgage Fraud: 09:08–29:51
• Media Hypocrisy – Bolton Raid: 35:25–49:16
• Kilmar Abrego Garcia Segment: 52:01–70:04
• Immigration/Labor Critique: 70:04–74:41
• Crime Policy and Urban Policing Debate: 74:41–89:50
• Mockery of Liberal Protest Performance: 86:35–89:50
• Bill Maher and Media Overreach: 95:27–101:28

Conclusion

This episode pulls no punches, combining biting political commentary, conservative policy advocacy, and significant lampooning of opponents. Kelly and Jashinsky highlight what they see as media and political double standards, dismissing left-wing outrage on enforcement as performative or willfully blind to the impact of progressive policy failures. The show treats current events as evidence of the need for a conservative recalibration on crime, immigration, and institutional oversight, with a clear undercurrent of skepticism toward identity politics and media framing.

Listeners come away with a sense of the current conservative zeitgeist: frustration at perceived institutional capture by the left, mockery of progressive activism, and a combative, sometimes darkly humorous tone—“No BS, No agenda, and no fear” in full effect.