The Megyn Kelly Show

Hunter Biden Texts Torpedo His Defense, and Kamala Calls Trump "Cheater," with Viva Frei and Phil Holloway | Ep. 810

Jun 5, 2024
Viva Frei, a Canadian lawyer and legal commentator, joins Phil Holloway, an American legal analyst, to dissect the ongoing legal issues surrounding Hunter Biden's laptop and its implications for his defense. They discuss the media's role in shaping narratives about the laptop and double standards in political discourse. Key insights include Hunter's struggles with addiction and incriminating text messages that add drama to his case, alongside Kamala Harris's recent comments on Trump, highlighting the intersection of law, politics, and public perception.
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INSIGHT

Laptop Disinformation and Election Interference

  • The FBI verified Hunter Biden's laptop in 2019, yet intel officials claimed it was Russian disinformation before the 2020 election.
  • This directly interfered with the election, suppressing the story and costing Trump votes.
ANECDOTE

Kamala Harris's "Cheater" Comment

  • Kamala Harris criticizes Trump, calling him a "cheater" for his alleged election interference.
  • Ironically, she benefited from the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story, which contained potentially damaging information about her and Joe Biden.
ANECDOTE

Media Suppression of Laptop Story

  • During the 2020 presidential debate, Kristen Welker dismissed Trump's attempts to discuss Hunter Biden's laptop.
  • Both Welker and Leslie Stahl downplayed the laptop's significance, claiming it couldn't be verified despite FBI confirmation.
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