The Megyn Kelly Show: AM Update – December 10, 2025

Episode Title: Trump Hits Back at MTG, Wind Farm Freeze Blocked, Court Backs Trans Military Ban
Host: Emily Jasinsky
Date: December 10, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of The Megyn Kelly Show’s AM Update, hosted by Emily Jasinsky, delivers a fast-paced rundown of the latest political and legal headlines. The main themes include former President Donald Trump’s escalating feud with Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene, major court rulings on wind energy policy and the transgender military ban, and developments in the Ghislaine Maxwell and Epstein files saga.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump vs. Marjorie Taylor Greene: The Feud Continues

[02:27 – 05:43]

• Trump sat down with Politico’s Dasha Burns for a candid interview, directly responding to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (MTG) attacks over his foreign policy focus and his recent White House meeting with the President of Syria.
• MTG criticized Trump for hosting a leader allegedly tied to jihadist movements, advocating that he concentrate on domestic issues.
• Trump responded with insults and justifications for his foreign trips, emphasizing the economic benefits those trips brought to the United States:
  • Trump: “I brought back trillions of dollars on that one trip. … I brought back $3 trillion from the Middle East.” [03:23–04:02]
  • He dismissed critics as “stupid people,” specifically targeting “Marjorie Trader Greene.”
• MTG countered on CNN, expressing pity for Trump and condemning what she describes as toxic, vitriolic leadership:
  • MTG: “It has to be a hard place for someone that is constantly so hateful and puts so much vitriol name calling and really tells lies about people in order to try to get his way or win some kind of fight.” [05:00]
• The segment illustrates worsening public fractures within the MAGA wing of the GOP.

2. Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment

[05:43 – 07:21]

• Trump defended his executive order limiting birthright citizenship, interpreting the 14th Amendment as intended only for “babies of slaves”:
  • Trump: “That case was meant for the babies of slaves. … That case was not meant for some rich person coming from another country, dropping, putting a foot in our country, and all of a sudden their whole family becomes … citizens.” [06:30]
• The Supreme Court will hear further arguments on the legality and intent behind this executive order.
• The decision could impact millions, with arguments expected in spring and a ruling anticipated in the summer of 2026.

3. Wind Farm Policy Freeze Overturned in Federal Court

[07:27 – 10:17]

• A federal judge blocked Trump’s executive order halting new or renewed offshore wind energy leases.
• The order, signed at the start of Trump’s current term, had caused a freeze in permitting, stalling development across multiple states.
• Plaintiffs (17 states and clean energy advocates) argued the order was “arbitrary and unnecessary.”
• Judge Patty Sarris ruled the administration failed to provide a “reasoned explanation” per the Administrative Procedure Act.
• Trump’s own views on wind energy were aired:
  • Trump (Sept. UN speech): “The wind doesn’t blow. Those big windmills are so pathetic and so bad, so expensive to operate. … Energy, you’re supposed to make money with energy, not lose money.” [09:03]
• New York AG Letitia James hailed the ruling as a big win for clean energy, but the ultimate legal outcome remains uncertain.

4. Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Materials to Be Released

[11:14 – 16:59]

• Judge Paul Engelmeier approved DOJ's request to release grand jury records from the Ghislaine Maxwell case, as required by the new Epstein Files Transparency Act.
  • These materials reportedly do not implicate “clients” or reveal new criminal methods.
• Legal analyst Phil Holloway weighed in:
  • Holloway: “Grand jury proceedings are traditionally secret for several reasons, primarily to protect innocent people from reputational harm.” [13:11]
  • He cautioned this openness could discourage witness candor in future grand juries:
    • “If Congress turns around and basically removes that confidentiality every time … then nobody is going to feel comfortable … to really go in and be truthful.” [14:57]
  • Holloway downplayed the likelihood of “bombshell revelations,” warning much of the raw data may disappoint those anticipating a “client list”:
    • “What we’re going to get is … transcripts and things like that, and it’s going to be probably very dissatisfying for a lot of people, I think.” [15:53]

5. Appeals Court Upholds Transgender Military Ban

[16:59 – 19:29]

• The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals allowed the administration’s ban on transgender military service (initiated by Secretary of War Pete Hagseth) to take effect during ongoing legal challenges.
• Trump’s order, titled “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,” cited historical military standards excluding those with gender dysphoria.
• Notable judicial remarks:
  • Majority ruling: “The United States military enforces strict medical standards to ensure that only physically and mentally fit individuals join its ranks.” [Summary of decision]
• The decision drew a strong dissent:
  • Dissenting Judge Cornelia Pillard: “The ban … brands all transgender people without regard to individual merit as unworthy to serve … solely because they are transgender.”
• The case is expected to proceed to higher courts.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Trump, on MTG:
  “Like Marjorie Trader Greene or some people call her Taylor Greene, some people call her Taylor Brown because green sometimes turns to brown, which isn’t nice.” [03:23]
• MTG, on Trump’s behavior:
  “I feel very sorry for President Trump. I genuinely do. … That’s poor leadership from a president. It’s a very bad demeanor and Americans are very tired of it.” [05:00]
• Trump, on wind energy:
  “The wind doesn’t blow. Those big windmills are so pathetic and so bad, so expensive to operate. Then they have to be rebuilt all the time and they start to rust and rot.” [09:03]
• Phil Holloway, on the Epstein files release:
  “Grand jury proceedings are traditionally secret for several reasons, primarily to protect innocent people from reputational harm.” [13:11]
  “What we’re going to get is we’re going to get raw material, we’re going to get transcripts and things like that. And it’s going to be probably very dissatisfying for a lot of people, I think.” [15:53]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Feud Between Trump and MTG: 02:27–05:43
• Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: 05:43–07:21
• Wind Farm Policy Ruling: 07:27–10:17
• Ghislaine Maxwell Grand Jury Materials: 11:14–16:59
• Transgender Military Ban Upheld: 16:59–19:29

Overall Tone & Takeaways

The episode is brisk, direct, and covers contentious, high-stakes issues. The tone reflects the sharp divisions in contemporary politics—Trump deploying characteristic bluster and name-calling; MTG denouncing toxicity and demanding a focus on domestic issues; legal experts warning of precedent and privacy risks in transparency moves. The coverage is fast-paced and presents key viewpoints and legal rationale on each story, making it accessible to listeners without overwhelming legal or policy jargon.