The Michael Knowles Show

Episode 1821 – "Hundreds Of Pregnant Libs Guzzle Bottles Tylenol To Spite Trump"
Host: Michael Knowles
Date: September 24, 2025

Overview

In this episode, Michael Knowles dives into the latest controversy over health guidance from the Trump administration regarding Tylenol (acetaminophen) use during pregnancy and the viral liberal backlash. He dissects the media reactions, critiques liberal distrust of Trump and conservatives, and discusses the broader implications for public health, political violence, and left-wing extremism. The episode also addresses recent incidents involving Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension, assassination attempts on Trump, and a security controversy at the United Nations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump Warning on Tylenol & Liberal Backlash

(Start: 00:00; Main Segment: 00:00–10:15)

• Context:
  President Trump cautioned that taking Tylenol (acetaminophen) while pregnant might cause neurological issues in babies, referencing studies from leading US medical institutions and the manufacturer’s own statements.

• Liberal Response:
  A viral trend shows pregnant liberal women posting TikToks of themselves consuming Tylenol to spite Trump's advice.

  • Michael's Tone: Highly critical and incredulous, contextualizing the backlash as a purely reactionary, “opposite-day” response to anything Trump says.

• Quote:

  “If President Trump said, hey, don’t drink gasoline while you’re pregnant, these women would hop in their minivans, drive to the nearest Shell station, take the pump and pour it down their throats. That is how much they hate Trump and instinctively respond negatively to anything he says.”
  —Michael Knowles (02:16)

• Underlying Claims:

  • Liberal opposition is not based on science, but Trump derangement.
  • The scientific concerns about acetaminophen during pregnancy come from well-respected sources (Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mount Sinai, Columbia), not “far-right” actors.

• Notable Detail:

  • Tylenol’s own 2017 tweet: “We actually don’t recommend using any of our products while pregnant.” (16:18)

“President of the US, Secretary of Health and Human Services, all of the top medical institutions in the country, and the drug manufacturer itself all say, hey ladies, maybe don’t take Tylenol when you’re pregnant. And these liberal pregnant women say, Well, sorry, unfortunately, Trump also told us not to...”
—Michael Knowles (17:25)

2. Vaccines, Aluminum, Mercury, and "Liberal Contradictions"

(03:04–07:25)

• Trump & Health Secretary Bobby Kennedy question the necessity and schedule of vaccines for newborns, especially Hepatitis B, sparking further liberal backlash.
• Michael critiques liberals for inconsistencies: being wary of aluminum in deodorant, sunscreen, food, while defending it in vaccines for infants solely due to Trump’s opposition.

3. Historical Drug Concerns: Thalidomide Analogy

(11:20–13:00)

• Knowles draws a parallel between the current trust in over-the-counter drugs and the thalidomide tragedy, warning that medical consensus has been wrong before.

4. Jimmy Kimmel, Media Lies, and Cancel Culture

(19:50–28:30)

• Incident:
  Jimmy Kimmel was suspended from ABC after falsely attributing right-wing motives to the assassin of Charlie Kirk, against available evidence.

• Kimmel’s Response (teary-eyed, on air):

  “There it was. That’s it. A selfless act of grace, forgiveness from a grieving widow. It touched me deeply and I hope it touches many. And if there’s anything we should take from this tragedy to carry forward, I hope it can be that.”
  —Jimmy Kimmel (21:18)

• Michael’s Analysis:

  • Accuses Kimmel of insincerity and of weaponizing Christian forgiveness to seek sympathy without true repentance:

    “He’s saying, you have to forgive me or you’re a fake Christian. That’s what he’s saying. Even if I’m unrepentant. That’s what this is about.” (22:41)

  • Notes affiliates (Sinclair, NextStar) are still refusing to air Kimmel, affecting 27% of his potential audience.
  • Demands public acknowledgment of the lie and continued "apology dance" from Kimmel.

    “You need to take responsibility for what you did, for your actual transgression. You need to admit the truth that is contrary to your lie, namely that the shooter was a leftist. And you need to beg forgiveness. You need to dance. I want you to dance, Jimmy Kimmel … Dance, you monkey. I want you to dance.” (27:00)

5. Generational Attitudes Toward Political Violence

(31:10–36:21)

• Survey Results:

  • Older Americans (60+) overwhelmingly oppose political violence.
  • Among millennials and Gen Z liberals, ~30% say political violence is justified — much higher than any other group.
  • Michael contextualizes this with history (Weather Underground, Black Panthers) and recent events.

• Notable Quote:

  “The scary number is the young liberals. For young liberals, it’s about 30% say that it is justified for citizens to resort to violence to achieve political goals. It just skyrockets, which is not surprising at all because political violence... is a left wing phenomenon full stop.” (34:00)

• Cites Atlantic article:

  • “Left-wing terrorism is on the rise... for the first time in more than 30 years, attacks by the far left outnumber those by the far right.” (35:04)

6. Trump Assassination Attempts & Public Safety

(36:34–39:47)

• Recaps the two recent Trump assassination attempts.
• Second would-be assassin found guilty and attempted suicide in the courtroom.
• Michael emphasizes ongoing threats and the miraculous survival of Trump.

7. UN Incident & U.S. Security

(40:00–44:31)

• Event:

  • Trump stranded on a broken escalator at the United Nations — after staffers reportedly joked about sabotaging it.
  • Michael calls this a “major security risk,” especially after multiple recent assassination attempts.
  • Criticizes the UN for not serving US interests and hints at dismantling or major reforms if issues continue.

    “If the UN is not doing that… the UN either needs to be seriously reformed or if it’s beyond reform, it needs to be destroyed.” (44:17)

• Trump at the UN:

  • Trump claims UN is facilitating mass illegal immigration to the US:

    “The UN is supposed to stop invasion, not create them and not finance them.”
    —President Trump (43:23)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Liberal Overreaction:

  “You hate Trump so much that you are potentially going to alter the neurological development of your child just to stick it to him, just to get a few likes on TikTok. This is pretty sick stuff.”
  —Michael Knowles (08:32)

• On Media Accountability:

  “You don’t get to keep your $16 million, and you don’t get to keep all of your affiliates, and you don’t get to keep your stupid show. If you’re gonna behave this way, the consequences will continue until behavior improves.”
  —Michael Knowles (28:43)

• On the Role of the UN:

  “We pay for 22% of its ordinary operating budget… which would be fine if it served our interests, but if it’s not, we need to think seriously about that investment… if it is funding illegal foreigners to pour into our country..., then it needs to be bulldozed, and a Trump condominium needs to go up in its place.”
  —Michael Knowles (44:31)

Important Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Trump warns of Tylenol risks, liberal backlash (pregnant women on TikTok) | 00:00–03:00 | | Trump & Kennedy discuss vaccines, Hep B, aluminum, mercury | 03:04–07:25 | | Tylenol consensus: data from leading universities & Tylenol’s own warning | 12:15–17:25 | | Jimmy Kimmel’s firing and on-air apology | 19:50–28:30 | | Survey: Youth attitudes toward political violence, left-wing terrorism rise | 31:10–36:21 | | Second Trump assassin found guilty, attempts suicide in court | 36:34–39:47 | | UN escalator incident and Trump’s critical UN speech | 40:00–44:31 | | Calls for UN reform or dismantling | 44:17–End |

Tone & Speaker Attribution

• Michael Knowles displays his signature sarcasm, incredulity, and disdain for what he describes as liberal overreaction and media dishonesty.
• President Trump and Secretary Bobby Kennedy provide soundbites on vaccine policy and warnings against acetaminophen for pregnant women.
• Jimmy Kimmel is quoted lingeringly and dissected for both content and intent in his on-air apology.

Concluding Insights

Michael Knowles argues that left/liberal responses to Trump are so reflexive and reactionary that they result in self-destructive, even dangerous behaviors. He maintains that the refusal of the political left to acknowledge basic truths — about drug safety, about media responsibility, and about the nature of political violence — threatens the public square and national interests.

He ends with a call for real consequences: for media figures who lie, for international institutions that undermine US interests, and for political movements that rationalize violence. In his view, order must be re-established through accountability, or the spiral will continue.