The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update (April 27, 2026)

Episode Title: Shots Fired at WHCD in Apparent Assassination Attempt, Omar's Husband Shuts Winery
Host: Megyn Kelly
Podcast: SiriusXM – The Megyn Kelly Show
Date: April 27, 2026

Episode Overview

This AM Update covers three major news stories:

• An apparent assassination attempt on President Trump at the White House Correspondents Dinner
• A deadly shooting involving Chicago police officers at a hospital
• The sudden closure of Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's husband's winery amid mounting financial questions

The episode delivers rapid, detail-rich reporting on these breaking stories, featuring exclusive firsthand accounts, official statements, and an unfiltered look at their legal and political ramifications.

1. Apparent Assassination Attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner

Segment: 00:38 – 11:57

Key Points & Timeline

• Incident Details

  • A gunman, Cole Thomas Allen (31, Torrance, CA), allegedly opened fire inside the Washington Hilton during the White House Correspondents Dinner (WHCD) (02:40).
  • The event was attended by President Trump (in his first time at WHCD as sitting president), First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance, and top Cabinet officials.

• Security Breach

  • Allen allegedly breached a security checkpoint within the hotel, armed with a shotgun, a handgun, and multiple knives.
  • Though shots were fired, the suspect was apprehended before reaching the ballroom where the president and other dignitaries were seated.

• Chaotic Response Captured on Video

  • Moments of confusion documented on the live feed: “some dropping to the floor, others making a break for it” (04:17).
  • Video shows Secret Service agents forcibly removing VP Vance; President Trump and Melania also quickly ushered out.

• President Trump Takes Responsibility

  • Trump (on 60 Minutes):

    "Well, what happened is it was a little bit me. I wanted to see what was happening and I wasn't making it that easy for him. ... I said wait a minute, wait a minute, let me see, wait a minute. Then I started walking with them. ... So I went down and first lady went down."
    (04:43)

• Further Security Lapses Exposed

  • Attendees reported security was lax. Fox News’s Bill Melugin described gaining access with just a ticket, no name check, ID, or metal detector until entering the main ballroom (06:10).
  • Witness account described Allen assembling a gun and firing indiscriminately before running toward the ballroom (07:42):

    "I saw him put the gun together and start shooting." – Unnamed Witness (07:55)

• Commendations for Law Enforcement

  • Secret Service, AG Todd Blanche, and FBI Director Kash Patel praised law enforcement’s quick action:

    "A man charged a security checkpoint armed with multiple weapons and he was taken down by some very brave members of Secret Service and they acted very quickly." – Official (08:23) "You saw the best resolve of American law enforcement ... respond immediately, swiftly subdue and take down the suspect." – Kash Patel (08:44)

• President Trump Calls for a New Ballroom

  • Trump and officials renew calls for a new, more secure White House ballroom:

    "It's not a particularly secure building ... we need levels of security that probably nobody's ever seen before." – Official (09:12)

• Suspect Background

  • Allen: part-time teacher, video game developer, Caltech graduate (Mechanical Engineering).
  • Reportedly linked to a leftist group (“Wide Awakes”) and attended protests; had sent a manifesto minutes before the attack calling himself "the friendly federal assassin" and notably excluding Kash Patel as a target.
  • Family alerted law enforcement about the manifesto; unclear if this was before or after the incident.

• Legal Charges and Fallout

  • AG Blanche states Allen will be charged with assault of a federal officer and use/discharge of a firearm during that assault, with more charges possible as evidence unfolds (11:28).

2. Chicago Hospital Shooting: Officer Killed, Another Critical

Segment: 13:38 – 16:15

Key Points

• Attack Overview

  • Two Chicago police officers were shot—one fatally, one critically—inside a hospital by a robbery suspect with a violent criminal record (13:38).
  • The suspect, not yet named, robbed a store, was tracked via GPS, and feigned illness to be transported to the hospital by ambulance.
  • At the hospital, wearing electrodes and a gown, the suspect produced a gun and shot the officers before fleeing naked into the streets. He was re-apprehended shortly after.

• Police and Community Reaction

  • Officer John Bartholomew (10 years on force) was killed; the second officer (21-year veteran) remains in critical condition.
  • Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson on the tragedy:

    "Today is a real difficult moment for our city. It's a tragedy. Our officers stand in the way of harm every single day risking their own lives ... One of our officers will not be able to return to their family." (15:48)

• Context: Criminal Justice Failures

  • The suspect has a long history of prison releases and electronic monitoring breaches, with violent felonies and prior arrests but repeatedly released back into the community.
  • CWB Chicago reports the suspect had “skipped a court appearance after officials said he left home without permission and failed to keep his ankle monitor charged.”

3. Ilhan Omar’s Husband’s Winery Abruptly Closed Amid Scrutiny

Segment: 16:16 – 21:09

Key Points

• Winery Closure & Ethics Scrutiny

  • Tim Minette (Ilhan Omar's husband) closed his winery, E Street Crew LLC, weeks after a House Oversight Committee requested financial documentation.
  • Disclosures showed Omar and Minette’s net worth skyrocketed by 3,500% in a year, prompting questions about potential influence-buying via opaque investments (16:53).
  • Rep. James Comer:

    “This sudden jump in value raises concerns that unknown individuals may be investing to gain influence with your wife.”

• Congressional Response & Amendments

  • When ethical pressure rose, the couple amended filings, reducing the company’s value to zero and attributing the original error to accounting mistakes and lack of business familiarity.
  • The business was officially dissolved April 4—two months after the first ethics probe notice.

• Past Allegations

  • The winery had previously faced fraud accusations, including a lawsuit over a failed 200% return guarantee (settled in 2024, no charges filed).
  • Broader context: Ongoing fraud scandal in Minnesota’s Somali community, with speculation from some Republicans linking Omar’s wealth to these controversies (she denies wrongdoing).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Lax Security at High-Profile Events:

  “If I had hidden an explosive in my shoe or my jacket, I would have had no problem getting into one of those ballrooms.” – Bill Melugin, Fox News (06:40)

• Witness Recalling the Chaos:

  "He put it together and started and ran towards the stairs to go down to the ballroom." – Unnamed WHCD attendee (07:59)

• Trump on His Own Reluctance During Evacuation:

  “I wasn't making it that easy for him. I wanna see what was going on.” – President Trump (04:45)

• Kash Patel Commending Law Enforcement:

  “You saw brave Secret Service agents respond immediately, swiftly subdue and take down the suspect and safeguard the lives of thousands.” (08:44)

• Chicago Mayor on Fallen Officer:

  “One of our officers will not be able to return to their family.” – Mayor Brandon Johnson (15:52)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:38] — Megyn Kelly opens the news update
• [02:40] — Details of WHCD shooting and suspect
• [04:43] — President Trump recounts security response
• [06:10] — Whistleblowing on lax event security procedures
• [07:42] — Witness recounts suspect's actions
• [08:23–09:04] — Praise for Secret Service and law enforcement
• [09:58] — Suspect background, manifesto, and political links
• [11:28] — AG Blanche discusses possible charges
• [13:38] — Chicago police officers shot at hospital
• [15:48] — Mayor Brandon Johnson’s statement
• [16:53] — Ilhan Omar winery closure, ethics probe
• [21:09] — Episode content concludes

Tone and Style Notes

Megyn Kelly’s delivery is urgent, investigative, and forthright, with a focus on unvarnished reporting, direct statements from officials, and critical scrutiny of security and political processes.

Summary Takeaway

The episode delivers incisive coverage of a failed assassination attempt on President Trump at a traditionally festive press gala, exposes glaring security vulnerabilities, chronicles the tragic loss of a Chicago police officer in a system plagued by repeat offenders, and delves into the escalating scrutiny of a leading Congresswoman’s finances. For listeners, it’s a bracing illustration of the turbulence and complexity of current American public life.