Kimmel's "Widow" Double Standard, Left Celebrates Political Violence, and Newsom's Hypocrisy, with Stu Burguiere | Ep. 1305
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Megyn Kelly delivers a blistering critique of the left's double standards surrounding political violence, focusing on Jimmy Kimmel's controversial joke about Melania Trump's 'glow like an expectant widow' following a near-assassination attempt on President Trump. Kelly argues that Kimmel's remark—though framed as a joke about age difference—was a thinly veiled assassination joke that crossed ethical lines, especially given the recent history of multiple assassination attempts on Trump. She contrasts this with ABC's past actions, citing the firing of Chris Harrison and Gina Carano for far less offensive remarks, highlighting a clear hypocrisy in corporate standards. The episode escalates into a broader condemnation of the left's glorification of political violence, citing figures like Hassan Piker, Taylor Lorenz, and Joy Reid, who have celebrated or downplayed violent acts. Kelly presents data showing alarming levels of support for political violence among young, educated Americans and warns of the dangerous normalization of such rhetoric. She also criticizes Jennifer Siebel Newsom for condemning Trump's response to a manifesto while ignoring her husband's own inflammatory language, calling it a transparent case of performative outrage and hypocrisy. The episode ends with a call for authenticity and accountability in media and politics.
Kimmel's joke about Melania Trump was not a harmless age joke but a dangerous assassination joke that crossed ethical lines.
ABC's standards are hypocritical—firing employees for minor offenses while protecting comedians who make violent political jokes.
Left-wing figures like Hassan Piker and Taylor Lorenz are actively glorifying political assassinations, which fuels copycat violence.
41% of Gen Z supports political violence, and higher education correlates with increased acceptance of such acts.
The left's 'both sides' argument is disingenuous, as it ignores the consistent pattern of violent rhetoric targeting right-wing figures.
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Kimmel's Assassination Joke and the Left's Hypocrisy
“It's really what he was saying, okay? It was a joke. I agree. The question is whether it was in good taste, whether it had class, and whether it should be allowed at a place like ABC.”
ABC's Double Standards: From Chris Harrison to Gina Carano
“Roseanne ruined from the number one show for a joke. Chris Harrison, not even a joke. A mild milquetoast defense of somebody who was really hurting and was not a bad person and ruined two decades of a career.”
The Left's Glorification of Political Violence
“I saw so many people immediately understand why this death had taken place. That is lunacy, Stu. That is like truly dangerous lunacy.”
The Cultural Shift: From Secret Joy to Public Celebration
Kelly contrasts the past decency of public figures like Johnny Carson after Reagan's assassination with today's open celebration of violence, citing social media posts and media commentary that openly express joy over political killings.
The Data on Political Violence Support
“41% of 18 to 29-year-olds found the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO at least somewhat justified.”
“41% of 18 to 29-year-olds found the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO at least somewhat justified.”
“Roseanne ruined from the number one show for a joke. Chris Harrison, not even a joke. A mild milquetoast defense of somebody who was really hurting and was not a bad person and ruined two decades of a career.”
“I saw so many people immediately understand why this death had taken place. That is lunacy, Stu. That is like truly dangerous lunacy.”
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Megyn Kelly
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Donald Trump
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Jimmy Kimmel
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Melania Trump
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ABC
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Stu Burguiere
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Chris Harrison
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Hassan Piker
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Taylor Lorenz
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Gina Carano
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