Trump's Patriotic 250 Speech, Illegal Haitian Truck Crash, Paul Pelosi Hit-and-Run: AM Update 7/6

Summary

The Megyn Kelly Show (AM Update, 7/6/2026)

Episode Title: Trump’s Patriotic 250 Speech, Illegal Haitian Truck Crash, Paul Pelosi Hit-and-Run
Host: Megyn Kelly
Date: July 6, 2026
Platform: SiriusXM

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Overview

In this AM Update, Megyn Kelly recaps major headlines: President Trump’s Fourth of July “250th Anniversary” speech on the National Mall, a fatal Pennsylvania truck crash involving an illegal Haitian immigrant, new legal trouble for Paul Pelosi, and the blockbuster media moment—Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s celebrity-filled wedding. The tone alternates between patriotic fervor, pointed political critique, and wry, sometimes sardonic commentary.

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Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. President Trump’s 250th Anniversary Speech

(00:32–10:03, with clips and analysis throughout)

• Context:
  Trump braved storms and a long delay to address a massive crowd on the National Mall for Independence Day, positioning America as a nation of historic winners and contemporary renewal.

• Crowd Turnout & Weather:
  Severe thunderstorms forced evacuation; attendees sheltered in nearby buildings. Despite this, many returned for Trump’s speech.

  • “They estimated they had 375,000 people before everybody had to leave, and they now have 150,000 people. It's the craziest thing anyone's ever seen, at least. And I want to thank you and I feel so badly about some people. They left and they couldn't get back.” — Donald Trump [07:24]

• Historic Reflection:
  Trump paid tribute to the signers of the Declaration of Independence, lauded American industrial and military achievements, and invoked legendary figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Lewis & Clark.

  • “Our Founding Fathers summoned the courage of giants and the wisdom of centuries to boldly proclaim these timeless truths...among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.” — Donald Trump [03:05]

• Patriotic Narrative & Warning Against Communism:
  Emphasized “American strength and power,” and issued harsh rebukes to communism and progressive Democrats.

  • “Our warriors did not fight communism on battlefields across the world only to have that menace rear its ugly head right back here in America. We're not going to let it happen. We like to stop a threat like that immediately…It's like a cancer. You got to cut it out. You got to cut it out fast.” — Donald Trump [05:54]

• Tributes:
  Honored current heroes, including Artemis 2 crew and Gold Star families.

  • “The Gold Star Family, that is one of the great tributes...There's nothing tougher than that. But these are amazing people.” — Donald Trump [05:04]

• Speech Theme & Vision:
  Closed with optimism for America’s future.

  • “At 250 years old, we may be the oldest constitutional republic on Earth. But our country is just getting started because the best is yet to come. This is only the dawn of the golden age of America.” — Donald Trump [09:23]

• Media Reactions:
  Soundbites from CNN, NBC, and MSNBC criticized the speech as “vintage Trump”—mixing patriotic themes with political grievance, warnings about communism, and claims of unfair treatment.

  • “Those kinds of typical Trump grievance and partisanship, that was part of speech.” — CNN/NBC/MSNBC Commentator [08:25]
  • “He once again brought up communism several times…Even though there's not any real apparent threat of communism taking over in any way, shape or form.” — Political Analyst [08:45]

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2. Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed by Illegal Haitian Driver

(10:03–13:41)

• Incident Details:
  44-year-old Trooper Mike Pajera (“Mikey”) killed during a roadside inspection along I-81; truck hit his police car, the vehicle being inspected, and Pajera himself.

  • “He was a good man and he was a good cop and he was taken from us far too soon as he served our community.” — Governor Josh Shapiro [10:58]

• Driver Identity & Legal Status:
  Fox News identified the driver as Michael Bon, a Haitian national, in the U.S. illegally under humanitarian parole (application for Temporary Protected Status denied), eventually ordered deported in June 2025 but failed to leave.

  • CDL Issue: Obtained a non-domiciled commercial driver’s license in Massachusetts in March 2025, renewed in 2026—even as new federal directives sought to end such renewals.

• Broader Implications:
  MK notes a pattern of states’ improper authorizations for non-domiciled commercial licenses, recent nationwide audit following a series of deadly crashes.

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3. Paul Pelosi Alleged Hit-and-Run

(14:55–17:44)

• Incident:
  Nancy Pelosi’s 86-year-old husband reportedly struck a parked car in Napa Valley, briefly stopped, then drove away until his vehicle broke down. No injuries; recommended misdemeanor charge.

  • “Pelosi reportedly telling authorities he knew he had hit something, but, quote, he did not know what he had hit, so he kept driving. He drove until his car became disabled.” — Megyn Kelly [14:55]
  • “He could face hit and run charges after a car crash in Napa County, California over the weekend. Meaning you or I would, but because it's a Pelosi, we can only say he could.” — Megyn Kelly [14:55]

• History & Official Responses:
  — Not Pelosi’s first incident: Convicted for DUI in 2022; referenced dashcam footage with a respectful tone from the police officer.
  — MK notes criticism over unequal treatment and calls for DMV to review driving eligibility due to age.

• Family Statement:
  “Mr. Paul Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage...Speaker Pelosi will not be commenting further on this private matter.”

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4. Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s “Wedding of the Year”

(17:44–20:27)

• Event Details:
  Huge, celebrity-packed wedding at Madison Square Garden, over 1,000 guests, high-level security measures (NDAs, digital invites).

  • A-list attendance: Ed Sheeran, Bradley Cooper, Hugh Grant, Tom Hanks, Oprah, more.

• Ceremony Highlights:
  — Comedian Adam Sandler officiated, performed an original song.
  — Reception: Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks, Tim McGraw performed.
  — Decor: MSG transformed into an “intimate garden setting.”

• Family Roles:
  — No traditional bridesmaids or groomsmen; Taylor’s brother Austin and Travis’s brother Jason served as man of honor and best man.

• Fan Reaction:
  — Superfans—“Swifties”—crowded outside MSG, treating it as a “royal wedding.”

  • “I think it's our version of a royal wedding because she's so popular, and her future husband's so popular. You know everyone's going to be all eyes on them.” — Taylor Swift Fan [20:19]

• Megyn's Commentary:
  — Wryly suggests she hopes for a break before the media moves to “Baby Watch.”

  • “Let’s hope we have a little reprieve from this before we’re all officially on Baby Watch.” — Megyn Kelly [20:27]

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Patriotic Tone & Emphasis on “Winners”:
  “America is a nation of winners. And today our country is winning again. And we're winning like never before.” — Donald Trump [00:32, 04:18]

• Striking Media Critique:
  “President Trump always has to find a way to work into politics. He once again brought up communism several times over the course of this speech, warning that he would not allow communism to become part of the United States political system. Even though there's not any real apparent threat of communism taking over in any way, shape or form. This president uses these platforms to politicize and tries to cut an edge, a wedge between Americans on what would otherwise be a celebratory night...” — Political Analyst [08:45]

• Gold Star Family Tribute:
  “It's one of the great honors. A tough honor. There's nothing tougher than that. But these are amazing people.” — Donald Trump [05:04]

• On Taylor/Travis Wedding Fandom:
  “We came all the way from Little Rock, Arkansas, just to celebrate Taylor's wedding and congratulate her on her big day.” – Taylor Swift Fan [20:06]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:32] President Trump’s Speech – Opening & crowd details
• [02:32–10:03] Trump’s speech highlights, patriotic themes, historical references, and media criticism
• [10:03–13:41] Pennsylvania trooper crash; legal/immigration details
• [14:55–17:44] Paul Pelosi’s alleged hit-and-run and driving record
• [17:44–20:27] Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce’s wedding breakdown and fan reaction

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Summary Takeaways

• This episode is a brisk, wide-ranging recap of big stories with a blend of straight reporting, audio clips, and pointed Megyn Kelly commentary.
• Trump’s 250th speech is framed as deeply patriotic, defiant, and vintage in its mixture of celebration and political warning.
• The Pennsylvania trooper tragedy is intertwined with ongoing criticism of U.S. immigration policy and driver licensing loopholes.
• Paul Pelosi’s car troubles are used to highlight perceptions of unequal justice for political elites.
• The Swift-Kelce wedding is celebrated as a national spectacle, with tongue firmly in cheek regarding the media frenzy it inspires.

Listeners are left with a strong sense of both patriotic pride and skepticism toward political/media double standards, consistent with Megyn Kelly’s signature tone.

Transcript

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[Megyn Kelly]

Good morning everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Monday, July 6, 2026 and this is your AM UPD.

[Donald Trump]

Americans won the west and built the modern world because America is a nation of winners. And today our country is winning again. And we're winning like never before.

[Megyn Kelly]

Hundreds of thousands reportedly packing the National Mall to hear from President Trump on July 4, braving the heat and weathering a delay brought on by severe thunderstorms.

[Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro]

He was a good man and he was a good cop and he was taken from us far too soon as he served our community.

[Megyn Kelly]

The truck driver who fatally hit a state trooper along a Pennsylvania highway last week is revealed to be a Haitian national in the country illegally. Paul Pelosi, husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, facing possible hit and run charges after a weekend crash in California's Napa Valley. And the wedding everyone spent two years talking about is officially in the books. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married in front of a thousand of their closest celebrity friends. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.

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[Megyn Kelly]

President Donald Trump delivering a nearly 40 minute Fourth of July address stretching into the last few minutes of Saturday night after severe thunderstorms delayed the speech over 90 minutes. Speaking to thousands who braved the storms and then came back after the area was evacuated. President Trump saying our nation is, quote, doing better now than we've ever done before. Mr. Trump paying tribute to 56 men. He said risked it all in 1776, by signing their names on the quote, roster of Freedom in Philadelphia, our founding

[Donald Trump]

fathers summoned the courage of giants and the wisdom of centuries to boldly proclaim these timeless truths. They declared that all men are created equal, that they are endowed with sacred unalienable rights by the hand of our Creator, and that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. In signing their names to the Roster of freedom, those 56 patriots put everything at risk, stepped onto the stage of destiny, and seized a victory for the ages. And that's what it was. And this is an evening for the ages. I believe. From the beginning, we were a nation that lived by the motto victory or death, and live free or die. One out of every 100Americans gave their lives in the fight for independence.

[Megyn Kelly]

President Trump, continuing through the history of our great nation, giving nods to legendary American figures like Teddy Roosevelt and Lewis and Clark. Also mentioning amazing architectural and industrial feats such as the Panama Canal, calling America a nation of winners.

[Donald Trump]

Americans won the west and built the modern world because America is a nation of win. Today, our country is winning again, and we're winning like never before. Together, we are also reasserting the truth that American strength and power is not something to be ashamed of. It is something that we are very, very proud of. This country has been the greatest force for peace and justice on earth in the last century. We defeated tyrants, demolished evil, and saved freedom again and again and again.

[Megyn Kelly]

Mr. Trump, also honoring several people who are still living today. The Artemis 2 crew veterans and in a touching moment, Gold Star families.

[Donald Trump]

We are honored to be joined by 11 Gold Star family members. The Gold Star Family, that is one of the great tributes. It's one of the great. It's one of the great honors. A tough honor. There's nothing tougher than that. But these are amazing people. Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Come on up. They went through a lot, and that special person is looking up there and looking down at mom and dad, husband, wife, but they're looking down with great pride. You know that. You know that, and we want to thank you for being here.

[Megyn Kelly]

Throughout his speech, the president taking jabs at the recent resurgence of progressive Democrats veering toward communism, saying, we don't want that in our country and that communism will always be, quote, a loser.

[Donald Trump]

Our warriors did not fight communism on battlefields across the world only to have that menace rear its ugly head right back here in America. We're not going to let it happen. We like to stop a threat like that immediately. And before it begins, it's like a cancer. You got to cut it out. You got to cut it out fast. The stars and stripes cast the hammer and sickle into oblivion before and we will do it again if necessary. I don't think it's going to be necessary. I think people have learned. They've learned what to do and how to handle it, and we are going to handle it very well.

[Megyn Kelly]

During the thunderstorm delay, attendees were forced to huddle in nearby federal buildings until gates reopened, according to the Hill. While the postponement caused some people to leave, others stuck it out, many even

[Crowd/Background Singer]

singing patriotic tunes while they sheltered Sam.

[Megyn Kelly]

President Trump thanking those who stuck around despite the weather and the increasingly late hour.

[Donald Trump]

They estimated they had 375,000 people before everybody had to leave, and they now have 150,000 people. It's the craziest thing anyone's ever seen, at least. And I want to just thank you and I feel so badly about some people. They left and they couldn't get back. But you're very special people and we have a very special country. Thank you very much.

[Megyn Kelly]

President Trump saying Sunday he personally overruled a recommendation to cancel the July 4th salute to America event on the National Mall after severe storms neared. In a truth social post, Trump writing, quote, when I heard that it was canceled, I immediately overturned that decision. He congratulated law enforcement officials for quickly re screening people who wanted to return once the storms had passed. The event, of course, was not without its usual detractors, namely the Democrats and legacy media. Here's a bit of what was said on cnn, NBC and Ms. Now, this

[CNN/NBC/MSNBC Commentator]

speech here tonight was vintage Donald Trump. He made a sort of joke about this being his third term and another part where he said that there are people who don't treat him fairly. Those kinds of typical Trump grievance and partisanship, that was part of speech.

[Political Analyst/Critic]

President Trump always has to find a way to work into politics. He once again brought up communism several times over the course of this speech, warning that he would not allow communism to become part of the United States political system. Even though there's not any real apparent threat of communism taking over in any way, shape or form. This president uses these platforms to politicize and tries to cut an edge, a wedge between Americans on what would otherwise be a celebratory night here on the 250th anniversary of America's founding.

[Megyn Kelly]

President Trump ending the evening by saying the last 250 years are just the beginning.

[Donald Trump]

At 250 years old, we may be the oldest constitutional republic on earth. But our country is just getting started because the best is yet to come. This is only the dawn of the golden age of America. And on this 250th 4th of July, we declared, just as they did two and a half centuries ago, that for our country and for our children and for the cause of liberty, we are going to take our country to new levels, to levels not reached. We're going to make it bigger, better, stronger, and we're going to love it even more.

[Megyn Kelly]

And at the end, a record breaking massive fireworks show. We'll have a full report on our own annual patriotic July 4th celebration on the MK show later today. Police in Pennsylvania say a truck driver involved in last week's crash that killed a state trooper was an illegal immigrant from Haiti. According to Pennsylvania State Police, 44 year old Trooper Mike Pajera was conducting a commercial vehicle Inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill county last Wednesday morning when a semi truck drove off the road, striking his marked police car and the vehicle he was inspecting before also hitting the officer himself. Both trucks caught fire in the crash. Pajera was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. In a press conference last week, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro honoring the fallen state trooper.

[Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro]

Early this morning, Pennsylvania lost one of its finest public servants, Trooper Mike Pajera, who his loved ones called Mikey, a 20 year trooper with the Pennsylvania State Police who served his community with extraordinary distinction. Mike was a devoted brother, Mike was a devoted uncle and Mike was a devoted son. He was a good man and he was a good cop and he was taken from us far too soon as he served our community. We're all going to miss him.

[Megyn Kelly]

The driver that left the road ultimately hitting Officer Pereira has been identified by Fox News as 33 year old Michael Bon, a Haitian national living in the US Illegally. Bond facing charges now of homicide by vehicle, involuntary manslaughter, reckless driving and six additional lesser charges. The suspect currently being held in Schuylkill county prison on $700,000 bail due back in court July 15. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security has lodged an immigration detainer against him Bond entering the US in July 2024 under the Biden administration's humanitarian parole program and later applying for temporary protected status but his application denied. DHS terminating his parole in June 2025 and ordering him to leave the country, which he then failed to do per fox news. The 33 year old Haitian obtaining a non domiciled commercial driver's license or CDL while living in Massachusetts in March 2025. Historically, foreign nationals who are legally authorized to work in the US but do not have a permanent residence or domicile in the issuing state could apply for non domiciled CDLS bond first qualifying for the license in 2025 under federal law, then getting it renewed in February of 2026 before the Trump administration directed states to stop issuing or renewing these things for ineligible drivers. Last year, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launching a nationwide audit of states issuing non domiciled commercial driver's licenses after a series of deadly crashes, including crashes in Wyoming, Florida and in California. Coming up, Nancy Pelosi's 86 year old husband has yet another run in with the law and may face charges, but none yet and the wedding of the year officially in the books as Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift leave a sports

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[Megyn Kelly]

Paul Pelosi, the 86 year old husband of Democratic California Congresswoman and so called Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi, which is not a thing, could face hit and run charges after a car crash in Napa County, California over the weekend. Meaning you or I would, but because it's a Pelosi, we can only say he could. Pelosi, driving a convertible, striking a parked car Friday afternoon in the Napa Valley city of Yountville, briefly stopping and then driving away, according to a witness. The incident causing major damage to the parked car. According to the Napa County Sheriff's Office deputies locating Pelosi approximately a quarter mile Away from the crash after his car stopped working. Pelosi reportedly telling authorities he knew he had hit something, but, quote, he did not know what he had hit, so he kept driving. He drove until his car became disabled and was no longer able to continue driving, end quote. According to the sheriff's office deputies reporting, there was no indication that alcohol or drugs were a factor. The Napa County Sheriff's Office recommending a misdemeanor charge of leaving the scene of a property damage collision and forwarding the case to the district attorney's office. Mr. Pelosi was not taken into custody, local officials say, because no one was injured. A Pelosi family spokesperson releasing the following statement after the crash, quote, Mr. Paul Pelosi has personally apologized to the owner of the vehicle and assured them that he would take responsibility for the damage to their vehicle. Speaker Pelosi will not be commenting further on this private matter. This is not Mr. Pelosi's first run in with law enforcement related to his driving. In May 2022, then Speaker Pelosi's husband was arrested after an accident, later pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol causing injury, or dui. He was sentenced to five days in jail and three days of probation, as well as thousands in fines and victim restitution. He only served two of those days, reportedly getting credit for good conduct and then doing one day in a work program at the courthouse. Here's some of the dash cam footage of that interaction with police in 2022.

[Police Officer]

I understand that you want to go home, but you got to understand from my standpoint, right, you're involved in a crash. I smell alcohol coming from your breath. I can see you're very unsteady on your feet. So you see where. Where it's concerning to me right now. I understand who you are, and I'm not. I'm not here to try to do anything to draw any negative attention to you. If you've been honest with me, there's really nothing that you should be worried about.

[Megyn Kelly]

Back in 1957, as a teenager, Pelosi was driving when his car flipped over, a tragic accident that killed his older brother, who was a passenger in the vehicle. Paul was initially cited for manslaughter, but those charges were later dropped. The Napa County Sheriff's Office now requesting the DMV examine whether Mr. Pelosi should be allowed to continue to drive, a process that happens when an elderly driver is involved. As you probably heard, unless you blessedly live under a rock. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelty are now husband and wife. The massive pop star and Kansas City Chiefs tight end tied the knot Friday in a lavish star studded ceremony at New York's Madison Square Garden drawing over a thousand guests, according to Variety. Those who scored a ticket to Swift and Kelce's nuptials received watermarked digital invites that came with NDAs. The outlet also listing off the A listers spotted entering msg, including Ed Sheeran, Bradley Cooper, Zoe Kravitz, Dakota Johnson, Ethan Hawke, Jason Sudeikis, Hugh Grant and Camila Cabello, just to name a few other big names reportedly in attendance. Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, former Disney CEO Bob Iger, and who could forget Oprah? You know, just a few of their closest friends officiating the ceremony. Comedian Adam Sandler Sandler and Kelce reportedly striking up a friendship while filming the 2025 movie Happy Gilmore 2.

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2025 meaning last year.

[Megyn Kelly]

I'm sure they're super tight.

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Sandler even singing an original song for

[Megyn Kelly]

the couple, according to Variety. Performing at the reception Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and Tim McGraw. According to multiple reports outlets reporting the arena was completely transformed, floors, walls and ceiling all covered to create an intimate garden setting inside the venue, complete with real flowers and rows of seating. The couple did not have bridesmaids or groomsmen. Instead, Taylor's brother Austin served as man of honor while Travis's brother Jason was best man. Of course, the Swifties were also there. Outside, that is. We can't let these people in. Here's what some of the super fans told the Associated Press we're so excited to be here.

[Taylor Swift Fan]

We came all the way from Little Rock, Arkansas, just to celebrate Taylor's wedding and congratulate her on her big day.

[Police Officer]

That's why we came for Taylor's wedding and the fireworks. So yeah, we're really excited about her wedding.

[Taylor Swift Fan]

I think it's our version of a royal wedding because she's so popular and her future husband's so popular. You know everyone's going to be all eyes on them.

[Donald Trump]

Ugh.

[Megyn Kelly]

Let's hope we have a little reprieve from this before we're all officially on Baby Watch. And that'll do it for your AM update. I'm Megyn Kelly. Join me back here for the MK show live on SiriusXM's the Megyn Kelly Channel 111 at noon east on YouTube.com, and on all podcast platforms.

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