The Megyn Kelly Show

Episode: "No Kings" Money Trail, Gaza Latest, Wild Louvre Jewelry Heist, Trump Frees Santos: AM Update 10/20
Date: October 20, 2025
Host: Megyn Kelly (SiriusXM)

Brief Overview

This AM update from The Megyn Kelly Show offers a rapid, incisive rundown of key news:

• The “No Kings” anti-Trump protest movement and the revelations about its funding and organization
• Escalating tensions and ceasefire fragility in Gaza
• A daring jewelry heist at the Louvre
• President Trump’s commutation of former Congressman George Santos
  Kelly underscores political theatrics, funding networks, and sharp partisan divides with a caustic, critical approach.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. "No Kings" Protests: Organization & Money Trail

[01:18–08:25]

• Nationwide Protests:

  • Millions, including prominent Democratic lawmakers, protested the Trump administration under the “No Kings” banner.
  • Many described as elderly, self-styled as “grand tifa” (grandparent antifa), some dressed in costumes, playing music.

• Lawmakers' Statements:

  • Senators Chris Murphy (CT), Bernie Sanders (VT), and Elizabeth Warren (MA) led impassioned speeches, denouncing Trump as “the most corrupt president” and reaffirming a refusal of authoritarianism.
    • “No President Trump, we don’t want you or any other king to rule us.” — Senator Chris Murphy [03:34]
    • “We will not move toward authoritarianism in America. We the people will rule.” — Senator Bernie Sanders [03:34]

• Protest Atmosphere:

  • Some protestors openly called for Trump’s death, and the rallies featured inflammatory displays like “8647” shirts and biting humor.
  • Megyn Kelly critiques this, pointing out hypocrisy in celebrating “political murder” while claiming to defend democracy.
    • “Just as soon as they extract GOP tsk-tsking of its own side, they resume their celebrations of political murder.” — Megyn Kelly [05:42]

• Funding and Coordination:

  • Investigation shows protests are coordinated by an extensive network:
    • Communist Party USA (notably in NYC)
    • Various Democratic-aligned nonprofits & unions
    • Activist coalitions like the Party for Socialism and Liberation, Democratic Socialists of America, and Students for a Democratic Society
  • Indivisible — a leading organizer, reportedly funded by a $3M Open Society Foundation grant (George Soros).
    • “They call it no kings, but what they’ve built is an empire of tax exempt organizations doing the Democratic Party’s work on the taxpayer’s dime.” — Jennifer Pounds, “Data Republican” [08:15]

• Speeches & Activist Rhetoric:

  • Mehdi Hassan’s D.C. speech made the connection between American democracy and Palestinian freedom, framing current politics as both “genocide abroad, fascism at home.”
    • “There is no peace in the Middle East because … Peace is not just the absence of violence, it is the presence of justice.” — Mehdi Hassan [07:25]
    • “I have hope … that America can defeat this fascist threat, this authoritarian mania, this MAGA cult and save our freedoms.” — Mehdi Hassan [08:19]

2. Gaza Ceasefire Update

[08:25–09:47]

• Ceasefire Status:

  • The Israel-Hamas ceasefire, part of a U.S.-brokered 20-point peace plan, remains under strain after new violence.
  • Two Israeli soldiers were killed, three wounded. Israel blamed Hamas (who denied involvement); Israeli strikes followed.

• Hostage Deals:

  • Discovery of another hostage’s remains; 12 of 28 hostages have been returned, return of all hostages is key to advancing the peace deal to “phase two.”

• Diplomatic Efforts:

  • U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveling to Israel for negotiations; VP J.D. Vance set to arrive.
  • The truce remains delicate as leadership struggles to solidify the peace process.

3. Wild Louvre Jewelry Heist

[09:47–12:37]

• Details of the Heist:

  • Four thieves broke into a Louvre window with a truck-mounted ladder on Sunday morning, used power tools to loot two display cases.
  • Attempted theft of nine crown jewels, including Napoleonic-era pieces; dropped one crown, later recovered but damaged.
  • “The brazen act … completed in just six to seven minutes. No injuries were reported.” [10:48]

• Investigation Status:

  • Authorities are considering both possible private commission and the risk items are broken up for their materials.
  • “The theft committed at the Louvre is an attack on a heritage that we cherish … We will recover the works and the perpetrators will be brought to justice.” — French President Emmanuel Macron (via X) [12:18]

• Aftermath & Security:

  • The museum is closed for investigation; French officials promise renewed security enhancements.

4. Trump Commutes Sentence for George Santos

[12:37–18:04]

• Background:

  • Former Republican Representative George Santos was serving over seven years for fraud, identity theft, and campaign finance violations.
  • Trump’s Friday commutation cited disproportionate punishment and political comparisons (Richard Blumenthal’s “Vietnam” lie).
    • “George Santos was somewhat of a rogue, but there are many rogues throughout our country that are not forced to serve seven years in prison.” — Donald Trump, via Truth Social [15:31]
    • “This is far worse than what George Santos did. And at least Santos had the courage, conviction and intelligence to always vote Republican.” — Trump [15:48]

• Santos Speaks Out:

  • On Fox News, Santos thanks Trump, comments on his sentence, and promises to focus on prison reform.

    • “Thank you to President Trump for clemency and for having such an amazing will for second chances. … I feel like it’s justice served in a sense of, I’ve made some poor choices in my life, but nothing would warrant an insane, arbitrary sentence.” — George Santos [16:13]
    • “I want to take this experience and do good and move on with the future.” — Santos [16:54]

  • On CNN, he confirms he will not return to politics soon:

    • “Life is too short. I have been granted a second chance.”
    • “Not that I can see [a campaign] in the next decade. I am … all politicked out.” — Santos [17:55]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Protester Atmosphere:

  • “Many appeared elderly and frail. Several calling themselves grand tifa for a grandparent antifa member.” — Megyn Kelly [01:54]

• On Political Rhetoric:

  • “We need to get ourselves together and we might even need to be a little bit meaner because the Republicans don’t mind being mean.” — Protest Speaker [04:51]
  • “Of course we were mean. I am so tired of people saying, oh, but you know, it’s a terrible thing. No, Hitler is dead. I’m glad Hitler’s dead. Evil people have no place in, in my world.” — Protest Speaker [05:15]

• On Movement Funding:

  • “What they’ve built is an empire of tax exempt organizations doing the Democratic Party’s work on the taxpayer’s dime.” — Jennifer Pounds [08:15]

• On Gaza Ceasefire:

  • “Peace is not just the absence of violence, it is the presence of justice.” — Mehdi Hassan [07:43]

• On Museum Robbery:

  • “The theft committed at the Louvre is an attack on a heritage that we cherish because it is our history. We will recover the works and the perpetrators will be brought to justice.” — Emmanuel Macron [12:18]

• On Santos' Release:

  • “Thank you to President Trump for clemency and for having such an amazing will for second chances … I was the first person to ever go to federal prison for this type of civil FEC violation.” — George Santos [16:13]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:18] “No Kings” protest overview, lawmakers’ speeches
• [03:34] Lawmaker quotes at protest
• [04:51] Protest mood and rhetoric (“need to be meaner”)
• [07:25] Mehdi Hassan speech at D.C. rally
• [08:25] Funding: Indivisible, Soros Open Society, network of 265 organizations
• [09:47] Israel-Hamas ceasefire current events and US negotiations
• [10:48] Louvre jewelry heist overview and aftermath
• [12:37] Trump’s commutation of George Santos, background
• [16:13] George Santos’ Fox News interview post-release
• [17:07] George Santos on CNN—will not return to politics

Conclusion

This episode typifies Megyn Kelly's sharp-edged analysis and skepticism. She weaves together threads of political organization, foreign policy, true crime, and legal intrigue. The episode offers an unvarnished, sometimes sardonic breakdown of the day’s news, blending headlines with subtext about power, accountability, and partisanship.
A must-listen for those wanting more than headlines—especially those interested in the intersection of activism, politics, and the performance of protest in America.