Terror Against Pro-Israel Group in CO, Male Athlete Dominates Girls in California: AM Update 6/2

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Megyn Kelly Show Episode: Terror Against Pro-Israel Group in CO, Male Athlete Dominates Girls in California: AM Update 6/2
Host: Megyn Kelly
Release Date: June 2, 2025

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1. Terror Attack on Pro-Israel Gathering in Boulder, Colorado

Incident Overview:
On Sunday afternoon, a pro-Israel group, Run for Their Lives, was marching in Boulder, Colorado, to show solidarity and raise awareness for Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. The event was met with a violent attack involving a Molotov cocktail.

Details of the Attack:

• Suspect Behavior: Video footage captured the suspect pacing and shouting messages like "end Zionists" and "Palestine is free" before throwing firebombs. The area around the suspect was chaotic, with flaming puddles and injured victims.

• Casualties and Arrests:

  • Injuries: Approximately six people were burned during the attack.
  • Arrest: FBI Director Cash Patel stated at [02:32] (02:32) on X (formerly Twitter): "We are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado..."
  • Governor’s Statement: Colorado Governor Jared Polis commented: "I am closely monitoring the situation... Hate filled acts of any kind are unacceptable" (02:32).

• Law Enforcement Response:

  • Police Chief Stephen Redfern: Initially declined to label the incident as a terror attack, emphasizing the need for more information. He stated at [04:08] (04:08): "We are not calling it a terror attack at this point... it's way too early to speculate motive."

Background of the Suspect:

• Identity: Mohammed Solomon, a 19-year-old, was apprehended at the scene.
• Previous Incidents: In the past six weeks, there have been multiple antisemitic attacks, including:
  • The burning of the Jewish Pennsylvania governor's mansion.
  • The killing of two Israeli embassy staffers in Washington, D.C.
  • A rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses.

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2. Controversy Over Male Athlete Competing in California Girls' Sports

Event Overview:
During the California girls' state championship track meet, male high school athlete A.B. Hernandez dominated several events, leading to significant controversy and rule changes.

Key Developments:

• Rule Changes:

  • Following President Trump's threat to pull federal funding, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) amended rules to allow female athletes affected by Hernandez's participation to advance to the finals.
  • Female athletes who missed out on medals due to male competitors would be bumped up one spot on the podium.

• Competition Results:

  • Girls Triple Jump: Hernandez shared first place with Kira Gant, despite Hernandez jumping 42ft 2¾in and Gant jumping 40ft 5in (04:25).
  • Girls Long Jump: Hernandez took second place, sharing the podium with Brooke White (04:25).

Reactions and Protests:

• Hernandez’s Mother: Released a statement condemning the attacks on her child, stating: "I see my child being attacked not for wrongdoing but simply for being who they are" (04:25).
• Public Protests:
  • Dozens of parents protested outside the stadium with signs advocating for the preservation of girls' sports.
  • An altercation occurred when conservative activist Josh Fulfer was assaulted by counter-protester Ethan Kroll (07:40).

Assault Incident:

• Josh Fulfer's Account: Described being attacked by Kroll, who was later arrested for felony assault with a deadly weapon (07:40).
• Ethan Kroll’s Statement: Expressed support for transgender and queer individuals, stating: "You can't erase us... if you're a Nazi or complicit, there's nothing else to say" (09:05).

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3. CNN Poll Highlights Democrats' Decreasing Confidence

Poll Findings:
A new CNN poll reveals a significant disparity in how Americans perceive the Republican and Democratic parties.

• Republicans:

  • Strong Leaders: 40% view Republicans as the party of strong leaders (14:36).
  • Gets Things Done: 36% believe Republicans effectively get things done.
  • Party of Change: 32% see Republicans as the party of change.

• Democrats:

  • Strong Leaders: Only 16% view Democrats as strong leaders (14:36).
  • Gets Things Done: A mere 19% believe Democrats are effective.
  • Party of Change: 25% see Democrats in this role.

Internal Perception Among Parties:

• Democrats’ Self-View:
  • Leadership Confidence: Only 32% of Democratic leaders and leaners believe in strong leadership within their party.
• Republicans’ Self-View:
  • Leadership Confidence: A strong 82% of Republican leaders have confidence in their party's leadership (15:11).

Analysis by Amy Walter:
Political analyst Amy Walter suggests that Democrats are experiencing a "Crisis of Confidence," struggling to define themselves beyond opposition to Donald Trump (15:49).

Ross Vogt’s Commentary:
Ross Vogt remarked that Democrats have been the "anti-Trump party" for the past eight years, lacking a clear, proactive agenda (15:55).

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4. Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 and Political Implications

Overview of Project 2025:
The Heritage Foundation released a comprehensive 900-page document outlining conservative policy goals aimed at reshaping the federal government.

Key Objectives:

• Prioritizing Family Values
• Dismantling the Administrative State
• Enforcing Immigration Laws at the Border

Political Reactions:

• Democrats’ Response:
  • Label the project as a "roadmap to authoritarianism."
  • Warn that Trump allies intend to undermine democratic institutions if re-elected.

Heritage Foundation’s Defense:

• Ross Vogt's Statement: Described Project 2025 as a "MAGA World Manifesto" aimed at implementing an "authoritarian form" of government (10:41).

Defense and Criticism:

• Stephen Redfern: Rejected the notion that President Trump is the architect of Project 2025, calling such beliefs "delusional" (11:49).
• Ross Vogt on Implementation: Highlighted the extensive and well-funded nature of the conservative movement’s efforts to overhaul the federal government (10:55).

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5. Sean "Diddy" Combs Trial – Week Four Update

Trial Progress:
Week four of Sean Combs' criminal trial is underway, focusing on sexual assault allegations from a former assistant, Mia.

Mia's Testimony:

• Abuse and Manipulation: Described enduring verbal abuse, threats, and sexual assaults by Combs (16:18).
• Fear of Reprisal: Mia felt unable to leave her position due to fear of reputation damage (16:18).
• Events Leading to Departure: Left Combs in 2017 after Revolt Films shut down and after Cassie Ventura filed a civil suit in 2023 (16:18).

Prosecutor's Argument:

• Evidence of Control: Mia testified about Combs' manipulative behavior and the pressure to stay (16:18).

Defense Strategy:

• Cross-Examination:
  • Brian Steele: Presented social media evidence contradicting Mia’s claims, including a positive photo captioned "just the number one guy on the Forbes list getting me a vanilla latte" (16:18).
  • Questioning Mia's Credibility: Suggested Mia could have sought help from family or friends, which Mia rebutted by explaining the constraints she faced (16:18).

Anticipated Developments:

• Continuation of Testimony: Mia is expected to return for further cross-examination.
• Trial Timeline: Prosecutors aim to conclude by mid-June, while defense anticipates the trial may extend into early July (16:18).

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6. Economic Update: Inflation Rates and Market Insights

Inflation Trends:

• Recent Data: The consumer price index (CPI) for April showed inflation dropping to 2.3%, the lowest since February 2021 (12:37).

Treasury Secretary Scott Besant’s Remarks:

• Price Stability: "We wanted to make sure that there aren't price increases... Everything has been alarm that the inflation numbers are actually dropping" (12:17).
• Market Observations: Noted that major retailers like Home Depot and Amazon anticipate that Chinese producers will absorb 65% of tariffs (12:43).

Economic Implications:

• Lower inflation may indicate positive trends for consumers, but the absorption of tariffs by Chinese producers suggests potential long-term impacts on domestic businesses (12:37).

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Conclusion

In this episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, host Megyn Kelly delves into pressing national issues, including a recent terror attack targeting a pro-Israel group in Colorado, and the ensuing wave of antisemitic violence. She also examines the heated debate over gender participation in California high school sports, highlighting the societal and political tensions it has sparked. Additionally, Kelly discusses the declining confidence within the Democratic Party as revealed by a new CNN poll, and explores the implications of the Heritage Foundation's ambitious Project 2025. The episode further covers the ongoing Sean "Diddy" Combs trial, providing updates on key testimonies and legal strategies. Finally, an economic update sheds light on the current state of inflation and market responses. Throughout the episode, Kelly incorporates insightful quotes and expert analyses to provide listeners with a comprehensive understanding of these multifaceted topics.

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[Megyn Kelly]

Good morning everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Monday, June 2nd, 2025 and this is your AM update. Multiple injuries following a terrifying attack on a pro Israel gathering in a Colorado park.

[Josh Fulfer]

Next thing I know they're coming across to the center divide where we are with the flagpole and starts hitting me.

[Megyn Kelly]

As male high school athlete A.B. hernandez dominates inside the stadium at the California girls State champions protests outside turn physical. CNN attempts to revive a 2024 election cycle Boogeyman Project 2025among Democrats and Democratic.

[Amy Walter]

Leaders, 32% say Democrats are the party with strong leaders. I mean of their own kind, right? 82% of Republican Republican leaders say that about the GOP.

[Megyn Kelly]

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[Megyn Kelly]

On Sunday afternoon in Boulder, Colorado, police responding to a Molotov cocktail attack on a pro Israel group marching to support the hostages being kept by Hamas in Gaza Run for Their Lives holds weekly gatherings to show solidarity with and raise awareness for the Israeli hostages. And event organizer Mimi Kornfeld telling nine News. When the group arrived at the meeting place, a man was waiting there armed with bottles, ready to ignite. Video on social media shows the alleged suspect pacing around appearing to shout, quote, end Zionists and Palestine is free. On the ground around him, some flaming puddles and two groups of people surrounding already injured victims on the ground. One eyewitness claiming on X around six people were burned. FBI Director Cash Patel writing on X quote, we are aware of and fully investigating a targeted terror attack in Boulder, Colorado. Our agents and local law enforcement are on the scene already and we will share updates as more information becomes available. Democrat Governor of Colorado Jared Polis writing on X quote, I am closely monitoring the situation in Boulder and my thoughts go out to the people who have been injured and impacted by this heinous act of terror. Hate filled acts of any kind are unacceptable. Police Chief Stephen Redfern, unlike the FBI, declining to call the incident a terror attack during his initial briefings on Sunday night. Also saying it's too early to declare a motive notwithstanding the suspect reportedly calling for death to Zionists as he tossed the firebombs.

[Stephen Redfern]

So I've been in contact with our local FBI multiple times. We are in contact with them here. We are not calling it a terror attack at this point. Again, it's way too early to speculate motive. You know, I know there's a lot out there on social media, but I ask people just to give us a little bit of patience while we work through a really complex scene.

[Megyn Kelly]

Chief Redfern confirming the suspect, who law enforcement has named to the New York Post as Mohammed Solomon is in custody. Also saying there are multiple victims in the hospital with injuries varying from minor to life threatening. In the past six weeks, we have seen the Jewish Pennsylvania governor's mansion burned by a man, citing the governor's pro Israel statements. Two Israeli embassy staffers shot and killed outside the Capitol Jewish museum in Washington, D.C. by a man shouting Free, Free Palestine. And now this. Not to mention the explosion of antisemitism on college campuses. We will continue to monitor this story. The California state championship track meet on Saturday ending with some very crowded public podiums in the girls high jump, long jump and triple jump events following a rule change after President Trump threatened to pull federal funding from the state for allowing boys to compete in girls Sports. Last Tuesday, Mr. Trump issuing the message to California Governor Gavin Newsom on social media with male athlete A.B. hernandez dominating multiple events throughout the spring. Later that same day, the California Interscholastic Federation, or cif, announcing new rule changes allowing female athletes who were bumped out of qualifying for states due to AB Hernandez's or any other male athletes participation to also advance to the finals. Then on Wednesday, CIF announcing any female in the state championship who missed out on a medal because of Hernandez would be bumped up one spot on the podium at the Saturday meet. Hernandez taking first place in the girls triple jump with 42ft 2 and 3 quarters inches. Under the new rule. The actual winner of the girls event, Kira Gant. Hatcher forced to share the first place spot with Hernandez after Hatcher jumped 40ft and 5 inches in the high jump. Two female athletes forced to share the top podium again with Hernandez. All three jumped 5ft 7 inches. Hernandez taking second in the long jump. Lauren Webster winning that event with 21ft and a quarter inch. Hernandez at 20ft 8 and 3 quarter inches winning second and sharing the second place podium with Brooke White who was the actual second place winner who jumped 19ft 4 and 1 quarter inches. Confused yet? So are we. Hernandez's mother releasing a statement Friday about the controversy, stating in part quote, I see my child being attacked not for wrongdoing but simply for being who they are. My child has competed fairly in full compliance with California law and and athletic policy. Hernandez's participation sparking protests around the meat on Friday. According to Fox News. Dozens of concerned parents rallying outside the stadium holding signs reading save Girls Sports California, Follow the law and XX does not equal xy, a reference to female and male biological chromosomes. A plane flying over the stadium with a banner reading no boys in girls sports. Conservative activist Josh Fulfer allegedly assaulted by a counter protester as he left the meet. Fulfer describing the attack to a local CBS station.

[Josh Fulfer]

I pulled up to that same corner to come home and there was someone with a flag. And so I look over, it was someone with a transgender flag. They were wearing a black face mask, black light glasses, black hoodie. It was 94 degrees out today and they said something to me and I said why are you so embarrassed to show your face? You know, take off the mask and next thing I know they're coming across to the center divide where we are with the flagpole and starts hitting me. Had my wife and my 4 year old son in the backseat. My wife was actually the one that yelled spray them and my son was actually crying in the backseat. He was upset and obviously a little terrified of what he's seen about. After five, six hits I was able to get my pepper spray and pepper spray them and that got them at least down a little bit and then they started hitting the outside of the vehicle. I ran the red light got to a safe area, pulled over. When I turned around, I seen Clovis PD already going towards the scene and the situation and taking that person into custody.

[Megyn Kelly]

Police arresting 19 year old Ethan Kroll at the scene prior to the altercation. Fox 26 News asking Kroll why he showed up to counter protest. Let me get your name and spelling of your name.

[Ethan Kroll]

Not gonna identify but okay.

[Megyn Kelly]

Yeah. And can you tell me how to put your title out here today?

[Josh Fulfer]

Who are you representing?

[Ethan Kroll]

Honestly, just my trans folk, queer folk, gay folk, all the struggling people out there. You know, free Palestine, all that. It says a lot that we can't be erase and you're all the way out here. That's, that's awesome. It shows that all their BS that they stand for doesn't really work. You can't erase us, you can't stop us. You can try, but we're always going to be here. So if you're a Nazi or complicit, I mean off, really, there's nothing else to say to that.

[Megyn Kelly]

Authorities arresting Kroll on charges of felony assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism and obstructing an officer. Kroll was released from jail the following day after posting bail. CNN anchor Dana Bash on Sunday resurrecting a 2024 campaign, the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. As part of the project, the Heritage foundation published an over 900 page document that outlines policy goals and objectives for conservatives to pursue, including prioritizing family values, dismantling the administrative state and enforcing our laws at the border. Ahead of the 2024 election. Democrats seizing on the document as evidence of a far right plot, calling it a roadmap to authoritarianism and warning that Trump allies plan to gut democratic institutions if he were to win a second term.

[Stephen Redfern]

Project 2025 is a MAGA World Manifesto and a vision of implementing a startlingly authoritarian form of the US Government.

[Ross Vogt]

Just the the most well funded and expansive effort that we've ever seen from.

[Megyn Kelly]

The conservative movement to overhaul the federal government.

[Ross Vogt]

It is a scary plan.

[Megyn Kelly]

It is a dangerous one. Then candidate Trump repeatedly distancing himself from the blueprint, saying he knew nothing about it. Bash on Sunday questioning Director of the Office of Management and Budget Ross Vogt, who is listed as a co author of the Heritage Foundation's publication.

[Ross Vogt]

One of the things that you have become known for is that you were one of the architects of Project 2020. I just want to show our viewers just some of what was on your checklist. A lot of them have been checked off from Project 2025. There are others that are kind of in the pipeline, including ending funding for pbs, NPR and many other things. Is it fair to say that what you are doing now is in part enacting this very document that you and your colleagues worked very hard on, Project 2025?

[Stephen Redfern]

No, of course not. The only people that are delusional about whether the president is the architect, the visionary, the originator of his own agenda that he was very public about throughout the campaign in which you are seeing him in rapid fashion go through and accomplish are his adversaries.

[Megyn Kelly]

Elsewhere on the corporate Media Sunday show dial Treasury Secretary Scott Besant firing back at CBS host Margaret Brennan over a question about anticipated price increases.

[Scott Besant]

We wanted to make sure that there aren't price increases, Margaret, and thus far there have been no price increases. Everything has been alarm that the inflation numbers are actually dropping. We saw the first drop of inflation in four years. The inflation numbers last week. They were very pro consumer.

[Megyn Kelly]

You listen to earnings calls just like we do. You know what Wal Mart saying, what Best Buy saying and what Target are saying.

[Scott Besant]

But Margaret, I also know what Home Depot and Amazon are saying. I know what the South China Morning Post wrote within the past 24 hours that 65%, 65% of the tariffs will likely be eaten by the Chinese producers.

[Megyn Kelly]

Last week the consumer price index showing that in April inflation dropped to 2.3%, the lowest level since February 2021. Coming up, a new CNN poll shows Democrats are in need of a confidence boost and alleged victim of Sean Diddy Combs MIA set to take the stand for her third day of testimony in the Moguls criminal trial.

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[Megyn Kelly]

A new CNN poll spelling trouble for Democrats. 40% of Americans believe Republicans are the party of strong leaders, compared to just 16% saying that about Democrats. 36% of Americans view the Republicans as the party that gets things done, compared to just 19% choosing Democrats. And Republicans are viewed as the party of change by 32% of Americans compared to 25% who say the same about Dems. When the answers are broken down according to party, it appears Dems are having a Crisis of Confidence. CNN's Washington Bureau Chief breaking it down.

[Amy Walter]

This, I think is the most fascinating. How do partisans talk about their own party? So among Democrats And Democratic leaders, leaners, 32% say Democrats are the party with strong leaders. I mean of their own kind, right? 82% of Republican Republican leaders say that about the GOP. Only 41% of Democrats say they're the party that gets things done of their own kind. And I will just say 51% Manu a majority of Democratic and Democratic leaners say neither party gets the party that gets things done. Attribute imagine that is the whole that's the project that Democrats are working on.

[Megyn Kelly]

Political analyst Amy Walter on CNN on why she thinks Democrats are struggling in the wake of the 2024 election.

[Ross Vogt]

I think it speaks to a bigger challenge for Democrats. They have spent the last eight years being the party that is the anti Trump party. They haven't been the party that is the pro fill in the blank party. So they've been very much defined by Donald Trump, not defined by what they want to be.

[Megyn Kelly]

Week four of the Sean Diddy Combs trial kicking off today with more testimony expected from Mia, a pseudonym for a former assistant and alleged victim of Combs. On Friday, the jury hearing a second day of testimony from Mia describing years of grueling schedules, verbal abuse and threats, as well as multiple sexual assaults perpetrated against her, she says by Combs. Mia describing a time when she was in South Africa with star witness Cassie Ventura. Ventura had just discovered Combs was cheating on her and she stopped taking his calls. Mia describing the repeated calls and texts she received from Combs demanding to be put in contact with Ventura. Mia testifying she felt she could not leave her job with Combs. Quote, he would have destroyed my reputation. I was scared of him. Eventually Mia did leave in 2017 when Combs shut down Revolt Films. In 2023 after Ventura filed her civil suit against Combs. Mia attesting that Combs security guard Drock reached out to her on multiple occasions trying to get her to contact Combs. Mia testifying she rejected the requests, at one point receiving a call from Combs and throwing her phone quote as far as it would go. At another point, Drock asking Mia for her address. Mia testifying she believed Drock was trying to give her money. On cross examination, attorney Brian Steele using photos from Mia's social media to contradict allegations of abuse. One October 2013 photo showing Combs at a coffee shop with the caption quote, just the number one guy on the Forbes list getting me a vanilla latte. No big deal. Steele suggesting Mia could have reached out to family or friends if she actually wanted help. Mia responding quote no, there was absolutely no time and I had to get permission to leave or do things. I had to beg to go to my grandma's funeral. Steel asking why Mia would do things for Combs like make a scrapbook for his birthday if she was enduring so much trauma. Mia responding quote I was young and manipulated and eager to survive. There was nobody around us that ever even flinched at his behavior. I was always in trouble and I was always just trying to find a way not to be in trouble. Mia is expected to return to the stand today for cross examination, prosecutors saying last week they are ahead of schedule and expect to wrap up by mid June. Combs defense attorney Mark Agnifolo saying the defense may actually take more time than anticipated, predicting the trial may run to the beginning of July. And that'll do it for your AM update. I'm Megyn Kelly. Join me back here for the Megyn Kelly show live on C Sirius XM triumph channel 111 at noon east on YouTube.com megankelly and on all podcast platforms.

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