Trump's Economy Tour, Man Arrested Outside WH, Bondi Makes Move Over Safety Concerns: AM Update 3/12

Summary

The Megyn Kelly Show – AM Update: March 12, 2026

Episode Theme

This episode, hosted by Emily Jaszynski, delivers a brisk, news-driven update focusing on President Trump's economic and political tour through Ohio and Kentucky, escalating security concerns for Trump administration officials (including Attorney General Pam Bondi), a security incident at the White House, and a scandal involving a New York City elite private school. The tone is brisk and no-nonsense, striving for both depth and immediacy in covering these headline-grabbing stories.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump's Economy Tour

[02:27 - 05:52]

• Stops in Ohio & Kentucky:

  • President Trump visited a pharmaceutical company in Reading, Ohio, emphasizing his administration’s drive to lower prescription drug costs.
  • He then toured a packaging facility in Hebron, Kentucky, speaking before a crowd in front of the banner: "Lower Prices, Bigger Paychecks.”

• Selling Legislative Wins:

  • Trump stressed achievements like eliminating taxes on tips, social security, and overtime, and warned that Democrats plan to reverse these policies if victorious in the midterms.
  • Notably, Trump repeatedly warned:

    "Every Democrat voted against it. So remember, and they'll terminate it. If they take power, they'll terminate it. We got to win the midterms." — Donald Trump [02:59]

• On Operations Against Iran:

  • The president highlighted military successes in "Operation Epic Fury," focusing on victories against Iranian naval targets and international efforts to lower oil prices.
  • Trump credited the International Energy Agency with a major coordinated oil release:

    “…earlier today, the International Energy Agency agreed to coordinate the release of a record 400 million barrels of oil… We don't want to leave early, do we? We got to finish the job, right?” — Donald Trump [03:35]

• Political Feud with Rep. Thomas Massie:

  • Trump visited a Kentucky district represented by Thomas Massie, with whom he has an ongoing feud, largely due to Massie's stance on the Epstein files and key legislation.
  • Trump backed Massie's primary challenger, Ed Galrain, calling Massie "disloyal":

    "We got to get rid of this loser. This guy is bad...he is disloyal to the Republican Party, he's disloyal to the people of Kentucky, and most importantly, he is disloyal to the United States of America." — Donald Trump [05:03]

• Jake Paul’s Endorsement of Trump:

  • The YouTube celebrity and boxer gave brief remarks underscoring the value of courage and the voice of young Americans, saying:

    “What Mr. Trump has taught me is courage. We never back down from a fight…” — Jake Paul [05:58]

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2. White House Security Incident

[06:34 - 08:53]

• Incident Details:

  • Secret Service arrested a man who crashed his van into a White House barricade at about 6:30 am.
  • The suspect, described as a bald, bearded white male, wore a T-shirt reading “Trump is my President and Jesus is my Savior.”
  • Officers conducted a field sobriety test; bomb squad determined the vehicle was not a threat.

• Context of Elevated Threats:

  • The incident follows a shooting at Mar-a-Lago weeks earlier, in which a North Carolina man was killed after breaching Trump’s estate perimeter.
  • Heightened security and threat environment noted for Trump-related properties and officials.

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3. Security Moves by Trump Officials: Focus on Attorney General Pam Bondi

[08:53 - 12:37]

• Bondi’s Relocation:

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi has moved to military housing following an increase in threats, joining at least seven Trump administration officials who have taken similar steps.

• Historical Precedent & Recent Trends:

  • Some officials have previously lived on military bases for security, but current moves largely follow direct threats and harassment, extending to officials' families.
  • Other names mentioned include Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, and outgoing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem.

• Worsening Threat Climate:

  • Example given:
    • In 2022, Supreme Court justices faced protests at home after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
    • July 2024: Attempted assassination of Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania.

• Threats Against Bondi:

  • October: A Minnesota man was arrested for offering a bounty for Bondi’s assassination via TikTok, featuring her photo with a simulated sniper-scope dot.
  • Threat level increased after the prosecution of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

• Other Officials React:

  • Kristi Noem, leaving for a new diplomatic assignment, also moved to Coast Guard housing after media exposed her address.
  • Stephen Miller’s wife, Katie Miller, spoke about moving their family to a military base:

    “We had to move out of our house for security reasons…That is a very sad state of affairs.” — Katie Miller [12:00]

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4. Upper East Side Private School Affair Scandal

[12:37 - 14:43]

• Scandal at the Spence School:

  • Drop-off at the prestigious girls’ school was disrupted by posters accusing two staff members of an affair, one of them married with a small child.
  • Posters reportedly put up by the alleged victim’s father, who said,

    “He was very angry and took it upon himself to do it. It's his daughter and his grandson who are the victims.” — Source, via Page Six citation [13:50]

• Community Reaction:

  • The event fueled intense gossip:

    “Every group chat is blowing up. People are literally losing their minds.” — Anonymous Parent via Page Six [14:00]

  • School security removed the posters, but they returned by afternoon pickup.
  • School, tuition over $70,000/year, declined to comment.

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Notable Quotes

• Donald Trump, on Tax Policy:

  “One of the greatest victories we have achieved for hardworking Americans is no tax on tips, no tax on Social Security, and as I told you before, no tax on overtime.” [02:59]

• Jake Paul, on Learning Courage from Trump:

  “What Mr. Trump has taught me is courage. You know, we never back down from a fight, even if they're much bigger than you.” [05:58]

• Katie Miller, on Security Moves:

  “We had to move out of our house for security reasons. The house I built for my children... for our kids' security and for my husband's, we moved... That is a very sad state of affairs.” [12:00]

• Anonymous Spence Parent:

  “Every group chat is blowing up. People are literally losing their minds.” [14:00]

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Important Timestamps

• 02:27: Trump’s visit to Ohio and Kentucky, prescription drug policy.
• 03:35: Trump describes military action against Iran and international oil reserves move.
• 05:03: Trump targets Rep. Massie, endorses primary opponent.
• 05:58: Jake Paul’s supportive remarks.
• 06:34: Man crashes van into White House barricade.
• 08:53: Pam Bondi and other officials move to military bases for safety.
• 12:00: Katie Miller personalizes the toll of security threats.
• 12:37: Elite NYC school scandal unfolds.
• 14:00: Parent describes gossip chaos over the Spence School incident.

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Memorable Moments

• Trump’s blunt criticisms of political adversaries and Democrats, warning of policy reversals and labeling Rep. Massie a party traitor.
• Jake Paul’s appearance, serving as a bridge to younger Republican supporters.
• The vivid description of the White House security incident—driver’s arrest, suspect attire, and the broader context of violence or threats against officials.
• The humanizing segment featuring Katie Miller, giving insight into the personal costs of public life under threat.
• The comedic but telling chaos at an elite school—a classic upper crust scandal with national attention.

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Tone and Style

Consistent with The Megyn Kelly Show’s stated “no BS, no agenda, no fear” approach, this episode balances brisk news delivery, pointed political commentary, occasional humor, and a clear emphasis on the human dimensions behind the headlines. The stories selected underline tensions in contemporary American politics and culture, while memorable quotes and moments reinforce the show’s provocative, personality-driven style.

Transcript

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[Donald Trump]

One of the greatest victories we have achieved for hardworking Americans is no tax on tips, no tax on Social Security, and as I told you before, no tax on overtime.

[Emily Jaszynski]

President Trump on the road Tuesday visiting manufacturing facilities in Ohio and Kentucky while promoting the administration's agenda. A man in custody after ramming his vehicle into a White House barricade. Attorney General Pam Bondi now the latest Trump official moving on to a military base amid a growing threat environment and an uber elite Upper east side private school scandal exploding into public view. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM update.

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[Emily Jaszynski]

President Trump spending the day on the road Tuesday, first stopping in Reading, Ohio where he toured a pharmaceutical company as the administration highlights its push to lower prescription drug costs. The president then heading to Hebron, Kentucky, touring a packaging facility before delivering remarks while standing in front of a large banner reading, quote, lower prices, bigger paychecks. President Trump touting the administration's legislative and economic wins while warning Democrats are gearing up to undo them if they win the midterms.

[Donald Trump]

One of the greatest victories we have achieved for hardworking Americans with the help of our great Republican majorities in Congress is no tax on tips, no tax on Social Security, and as I told you before, no tax on overtime, which affects you. And every Democrat voted against it. So remember, and they'll terminate it. If they take power, they'll terminate it. We got to win the midterms.

[Emily Jaszynski]

The president also addressing Operation Epic Fury against Iran, including a new international effort to offset rising oil prices.

[Donald Trump]

They knocked out 54 ships in two days, but they also knocked out the. The mine layers. They call mine layers. They put mines in the water. Lovely job. Isn't that nice? Blow up ships and we knocked out 31 of them. But I'm pleased to report that earlier today, the International Energy Agency agreed to coordinate the release of a record 400 million barrels of oil from various national petroleum reserves around the world, which will substantially reduce the oil prices as we end this threat to America and this threat to the world. We don't want to leave early, do we? We got to finish the job, right? We don't want to go back every two years. And that's because you know there'll be some day when you don't have me as president. Perhaps you have a weak, pathetic person like we've had in the past, mostly all like Barack Hussein Obama, who signed one of the worst deals ever with Iran.

[Emily Jaszynski]

The stop in Northern Kentucky, notable for another reason. The district represented by Republican Congressman Thomas Massie, who is in a long running feud with the president, largely due to Mr. Massie's push for the release of the Epstein files and his vote against the big, beautiful bill. Mr. Trump endorsing the congressman's primary challenger, Ed Galrain, ahead of the Republican primary set for May. President Trump taking aim at his political foe.

[Donald Trump]

Massie voted against tax cuts for seniors. He voted against tax cuts for overtime workers. And he voted against tax cuts for earners. Tip earners. No, he wanted to increase the taxes. He voted with the Democrats. He voted against our historic funding for border security. And he voted against eligibility verification for welfare recipients. Nobody has to be eligible. Just pick up whatever you want. The people in this room don't like that. We call him Rand Paul Jr. He votes against everything, but at least I like Rand a little bit. We got to get rid of this loser. This guy is bad. He's disloyal to the Republican Party, he's disloyal to the people of Kentucky, and most importantly, he is disloyal to the United States of America.

[Emily Jaszynski]

The president inviting several guests to speak, including YouTube star and boxer Jake Paul.

[Jake Paul]

What Mr. Trump has taught me is courage. You know, we never back down from a fight, even if they're much bigger than you. Much, much bigger than you. And I feel all the local Kentuckians feel the same way. You guys have that fight, you guys have that swag. There's a lot of young kids in here. The future of America. I grew up just a few hours away from here and my dad taught me to fight. And all of our voices matter in America. And I'm never afraid to speak the truth. And I know you guys aren't. We here, we are here representing the United States and it's just a Blessing. Thank you, Mr. Trump.

[Emily Jaszynski]

A man arrested by the Secret Service early Tuesday morning after driving a van into a security barrier outside the White House. Authorities saying the vehicle crashed into a temporary gate around 6:30am with officers immediately taking the driver into custody. Little is known about the suspect so far, though. NBC 4 Washington capturing video of officers detaining the man at the scene. The suspect appearing to be a white male, bald, with facial hair, wearing brown cargo pants, black sneakers and a T shirt appearing to read Trump is my President and Jesus is my Savior. Officers seen administering what appeared to be a field sobriety test. The incident prompting road closures in the area as the bomb squad investigated the vehicle, later determining it posed no threat, according to the Associated Press. The Secret Service says criminal charges are pending. The incident coming just weeks after a deadly security breach at President Trump's Mar a Lago estate in Florida, where a 21 year old North Carolina man armed with a shotgun and gas canister was shot and killed by law enforcement after entering the property's perimeter. Coming up, Attorney General Pam Bondi, reportedly the latest Trump official to move onto a military base as security threats against Trump administration officials intensify. A ritzy Upper east side private school thrown into chaos after posters exposing an alleged search staff affair appear outside during morning drop off.

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Attorney General Pam Bondi is becoming the latest Trump administration official to relocate into military housing amid a heightened threat environment, the New York Times reporting. AG Bondi moved from a Washington apartment to housing on a military installation within the past month after federal law enforcement flagged a growing number of threats directed at her, the move placing the attorney general among at least seven senior administration officials now living on military bases, according to reporting from the Atlantic. The officials include Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller and outgoing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, among others. In some cases, the relocations following historical precedent. Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, who served under Presidents W. Bush and Obama, as well as general James Mattis, who served as defense secretary under the first Trump administration. Living in Navy housing during their tenures, Secretary of War Pete hegses lodgings at Fort McNair in D.C. falling within that tradition, other officials moving onto bases in direct response to security threats, doxxing and persistent harassment targeting not just them but their families as well. Threats against public officials intensifying in recent years. In the summer of 2022, the homes of several Supreme Court justices were targeted by protesters following the Supreme Court's decision overturning Roe v. Wade. That same year, Nicholas Roski traveled from California to Chevy Chase, Maryland, authorities saying he planned to break into Justice Brett Kavanaugh's home and kill him, Roski instead calling police on himself outside the residence, where he was then taken into custody in July 2024. Thomas Matthew Crooks coming within millimeters of ending then candidate Trump's life at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. But for the split second timing of a head turn, Mr. Trump would have been fatally struck by the bullet. Under the second Trump administration. The threat's continuing. A Minnesota man arrested and federally charged last October after allegedly posting a TikTok video offering a $45,000 bounty on AG Bondi, according to the FBI affidavit. The post featuring a picture of the attorney general, quote, with a sniper scope red dot on her forehead reading quote, wanted dead or alive, but preferably dead. The New York Times reporting threats against AG Bondi increasing earlier this year following the capture and prosecution of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, according to a senior official familiar with the security assessments. Other administration officials citing similar concerns. Outgoing DHS Secretary Kristi Noem moving into Coast Guard housing after media reports publicly identified where she was living. It is unclear if she will remain in base housing after March 31, when she assumes a new role as special envoy to the Shield of the Americas. Deputy White House Chief of Staff and Homeland Security Advisor Stephen Miller, one of the most visible figures of President Trump's immigration policies, relocating to military housing with his wife and three young children after repeated threats and harassment at their home. Miller's wife Katie, speaking to NextUp host Mark Halperin in December we had to

[Katie Miller]

move out of our house for security reasons. The house I built for my children, that my realtor was like, oh, this is a perfect house for young kids. And I'm like, I know I built it for my children. And we moved into a military installation for our kids, security, my husband's security and to ensure that my husband felt safe and my kids felt safe. Pushing a stroller because as any parent of a young child knows, it's wrangling to get into car seats is wrangling to get into strollers. You don't move quickly, you don't have fast movements. And so for our kids, security and for my husband's, we moved from our home into a military base. And that is a very sad state of affairs.

[Emily Jaszynski]

Scandal engulfing a posh Upper east side private school in New York City. Tuesday morning drop off at the elite Spence School bringing more drama than usual. Parents and nannies arriving to find the block littered with posters reading quote, attention Spence families Redacted is having an affair with their subordinate Redacted who is married with a three year old son. Page Six exclusively reporting on the Upper east side controversy. Finding one of the alleged lovers has been a trusted member of the school staff for more than a decade. The Prestigious All Girls K12 School whose alumni include Gwyneth Paltrow, Kerry Washington and Anna Wintour's daughter Bea Shafer. Carrying a price tag of more than $70,000 per year in tuition. Its website boasting quote, with a commitment to academic and personal integrity, the Spence School prepares a diverse community of girls and young women for the lifelong transformation of self in the world with purpose, passion and perspective. Apparently some staff members may have missed the integrity memo. School security reportedly tearing down the posters that morning, only to see them reappear again by afternoon pickup. Page Six reporting the signs set off a frenzy among parents, one telling the outlet, every group chat is blowing up. People are literally losing their minds. As speculation swirled about who was behind the posters, Page Six reporting Get this, it was the father of the allegedly scorned wife. A source close to the father telling the outlet, quote, he was very angry and took it upon himself to do it. It's his daughter and his grandson who are the victims. The Spence declining to comment to page 6 elite drama that'll do it for your AM update, I'm Emily Drishinski, host of Afterparty. Catch the Megyn Kelly show live on SiriusXM's the Megyn Kelly Channel 111 at noon east on YouTube.com Megyn Kelly and all podcast platforms.

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