The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update 9/29/2025

Episode Title: New Details on Comey Indictment, Deadly Mormon Church Attack, Mayor Adams Drops Out: AM Update
Host: Megyn Kelly
Date: September 29, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show delivers a rapid-fire AM news update focusing on four major stories:

• The historic indictment of former FBI Director James Comey
• A deadly attack at a Mormon church in Michigan
• President Trump deploying the National Guard to Portland amid protests
• New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropping out of his reelection campaign

The tone, as always, is direct, brisk, and focused on delivering headline news with commentary and key voices from across the political spectrum.

Key Topics & Discussion Points

1. Indictment of Former FBI Director James Comey

[02:17–06:00]

• Indictment Details:

  • Comey is accused of making false statements to Congress for allegedly authorizing leaks related to the FBI’s Hillary Clinton investigation and later denying it under oath.
  • The indictment centers on Comey’s authorization for his friend, Columbia Law professor Daniel Richmond, to leak sensitive information to reporters.
  • The leaks are reportedly tied to articles about the Clinton private server investigation in 2016.
  • Richmond has cooperated with investigators but is not charged.

• Political Reaction:

  • Chuck Schumer (Senate Minority Leader) [04:51]:

    “I have no faith in Donald Trump’s judicial system. He has turned this judicial system to be his own political, political fighter... Trump’s done so many bad things to undermine our democracy... this is one of the very worst.”

  • J.D. Vance (Vice President) [05:24]:

    “There’s certainly going to be more indictments coming over the next three and a half years of the Trump administration. ...We’re always going to let the law drive this stuff and the facts of the case and not political motivations.”

• Legal Proceedings:

  • Comey to be arraigned October 9; faces up to ten years if convicted of counts including making false statements and obstruction.
  • Comey asserts his innocence.

2. Deadly Attack on Michigan Mormon Church

[06:00–08:45]

• Incident Summary:

  • A gunman, identified as a 40-year-old military veteran, drove a vehicle into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, MI, opened fire on congregants, and set the building ablaze.
  • At least four confirmed dead; more victims possible as the church was crowded at the time.
  • The suspect, killed by police, acted alone. Explosive devices were found; the FBI leads the investigation.

• Witness Account [07:37]:

  • Paula (Congregant):

    “One of our counselors was up speaking and we heard a big bang and the doors blew and then everybody rushed out. ...I mean, I came to worship my Savior, Jesus Christ, and I didn’t expect this to happen. ...I’ve lost friends in there.”

• Official Response:

  • President Trump called it "yet another targeted attack on Christians in the United States of America," urging prayer and action against the “epidemic of violence.”
  • ATF confirms presence of suspected explosives; multiple bomb threats followed the attack, but were cleared.

3. National Guard Deployment in Portland, Oregon

[10:09–13:00]

• Federal Action:

  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, on Trump’s directive, deploys 200 National Guard troops to Portland for 60 days to protect ICE and federal property amid ongoing protests.
  • Protests have been frequent and sometimes violent, focusing on ICE facilities (attacks on property and injury to federal agents reported).

• Trump’s Statement [10:54]:

  “You see what’s happening in Portland. ...They just burned the place down... these are crazy people and they’re trying to burn down buildings, including federal buildings. ...We’re going to get out there and we’re going to do a pretty big number of those people in Portland that are doing that.”

• Local Government Response:

  • Governor Tina Kotak and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson, both Democrats, file a lawsuit to block troop deployment, insisting the city is peaceful.
  • Mayor Keith Wilson [11:58]:

    “The number of necessary troops is 0 in Portland and any other American city. ...If President Trump came to Portland today, what he would find is people riding their bikes... enjoying the sunshine... At the end of the day, this may be a show of force, but that’s all it is. It’s a big show.”

• News Reports:

  • Despite official claims, media confirm ongoing and at times violent protest activity with significant arrests and building damage.

4. New York City Mayor Eric Adams Drops Re-Election Bid

[14:44–16:35]

• Adams’ Statement:

  • Announces withdrawal from the race due to lack of campaign funds, media speculation, and the city’s Campaign Finance Board denying matching funds, citing paperwork errors and a now-dismissed bribery allegation.
  • Eric Adams [14:44]:

    “Despite all we’ve achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign. The constant media speculation about my future and the Campaign Finance Board’s decision to withhold millions of dollars have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.”

• Political Fallout:

  • Adams remains on the ballot; polling shows him at only 8%.
  • Democratic Socialist Zoran Mamdani leads, with former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa trailing.
  • Adams [16:08]:

    “Too often insidious forces use local government to advance divisive agendas with little regard for how it hurts everyday New Yorkers. ...Beware of those who claim the answer is to destroy the very system we built together. That is not change, that is chaos.”

• Reactions:

  • Cuomo emphasizes unity and stopping “extremist forces.”
  • Mamdani frames Adams’ exit as the public moving beyond "big money and small ideas."
  • Predictive markets remain strongly in favor of a Mamdani victory.

• Election Date:

  • November 4, 2025 – just five weeks away.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chuck Schumer on Trump’s Justice System [04:51]:
  “I have no faith in Donald Trump’s judicial system. He has turned this judicial system to be his own political, political fighter.”

• J.D. Vance forecasting more indictments [05:24]:
  “There’s certainly going to be more indictments coming over the next three and a half years of the Trump administration. ...not political motivations.”

• Paula, church shooting witness [07:37]:
  “I mean, I came to worship my Savior, Jesus Christ, and I didn’t expect this to happen. ...I’ve lost friends in there.”

• Eric Adams on dropping out [14:44]:
  “I cannot continue my re-election campaign. The constant media speculation ... have undermined my ability to raise the funds needed for a serious campaign.”

• Mayor Keith Wilson on Portland [11:58]:
  “The number of necessary troops is 0 in Portland and any other American city. ...At the end of the day, this may be a show of force, but that's all it is.”

• President Trump on Portland unrest [10:54]:
  “They just burned the place down... And you know the shop owners, most of them have left ...These are crazy people and they're trying to burn down buildings, including federal buildings.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [02:17–06:00] Details on Comey Indictment & Political Reactions
• [06:00–08:45] Michigan Mormon Church Shooting & Official/Witness Responses
• [10:09–13:00] Trump Deploys National Guard to Portland & Local Response
• [14:44–16:35] Mayor Eric Adams Exits NYC Race & Aftermath

Conclusion

This AM Update episode provided a punchy, fact-driven overview of the day’s major political, legal, and cultural stories, featuring pointed commentary from national leaders and on-the-ground witnesses. Through a mix of exclusive remarks, succinct reporting, and strong editorial voice, listeners are brought up to speed on dramatic developments shaping politics and public safety as the 2025 election season heats up.