The Megyn Kelly Show Did Comey Leak to NYT, Leftists Want More DC Crime, and Fixing CA, with John Solomon, Steve Hilton, Rich Lowry, and Charles Cooke
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Aug 13, 2025 
John Solomon, an investigative journalist and founder of Just the News, discusses shocking leaks involving James Comey and the New York Times, raising questions about accountability and media integrity. Rich Lowry and Charles Cooke critique the left's outcry over Trump’s crime reduction efforts, exploring homelessness and safety in D.C. Steve Hilton, California governor candidate, shares insights on Gavin Newsom's failures and the state’s chaotic conditions. The conversation touches on media narratives, public safety, and the ongoing struggles faced by Californians.
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Comey Used An Intermediary To Shape Narratives
- James Comey used Columbia professor Daniel Richman as an intermediary to shape media narratives while preserving deniability.
- FBI documents show Richman had top-secret access and communicated with NYT reporter Michael Schmidt about sensitive material.
FBI Investigated Leaks; DOJ Declined To Prosecute
- FBI agents investigated leaks aggressively but DOJ repeatedly declined prosecutions related to classified media disclosures.
- Solomon highlights a pattern where allies of Democrats faced fewer legal consequences than opponents like Donald Trump.
Solomon's Early Reporting Cited FBI Doubts
- John Solomon recounts being told by FBI career press officers in Oct 2016 that Russia-collusion claims had "no there there."
- He contrasts that reliability with later New York Times breathless coverage that adopted those claims anyway.