Gov. Ron DeSantis on DOJ Corruption, His Disney Fight, and Pardoning Trump, Plus, Victor Davis Hanson on Hunter's Sweetheart Near Deal | Ep. 597
Jul 28, 2023
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Megyn Kelly interviews Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis about Hunter Biden, DOJ corruption, his Disney fight, and pardoning Trump. They also discuss trans athletes, abortion bans, immigration, and more. Victor Davis Hanson joins to discuss the state of the DeSantis campaign and the DOJ's double standard. They also talk about crime in Oakland and the dynamics between progressives and elites.
Governor Ron DeSantis is committed to safeguarding parental rights by implementing policies that ban certain ideologies in schools and prevent transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
Governor DeSantis criticizes the Department of Justice for its lack of curiosity in investigating individuals connected to the political establishment and emphasizes the importance of holding everyone accountable, regardless of their political connections.
Governor DeSantis attributes the high levels of inflation to government-induced policies such as excessive spending and the mismanagement of the Federal Reserve, proposing solutions like reducing government spending, promoting domestic energy production, and removing bureaucratic obstacles to stimulate economic growth.
Governor DeSantis pledges to declare a national emergency at the southern border, utilizing all available resources, including the military, to secure the border with actions such as completing the border wall, combating bogus asylum claims, and using deadly force against Mexican drug cartels infiltrating the country.
Deep dives
Protecting Parental Rights and Women's Sports
Governor Ron DeSantis has taken steps to protect parental rights by implementing policies that prohibit the teaching of certain ideologies in schools and banning transgender athletes from competing in women's sports.
Conservative Approach to Department of Justice
Governor DeSantis criticizes the Department of Justice for lacking curiosity when it comes to investigating individuals connected to the political establishment. He emphasizes the need to hold individuals accountable regardless of their connection to the ruling class.
Florida's Response to Inflation and Economic Growth
Governor DeSantis attributes the current high levels of inflation to government-induced policies such as excessive spending and the Federal Reserve's mismanagement. He proposes reducing government spending, expanding domestic energy production, and removing bureaucratic obstacles to promote economic growth.
Immigration and Border Security
Governor DeSantis vows to declare the southern border a national emergency and mobilize all available resources, including the military, to secure the border. He supports completing the border wall, eliminating bogus asylum claims, and using deadly force against Mexican drug cartels that infiltrate the country.
NAACP Calls for State of Emergency in Oakland
The NAACP has written an open letter calling for a state of emergency in Oakland, California due to the city's public safety crisis. The letter criticizes failed leadership, including the movement to defund the police and the district attorney's unwillingness to prosecute crime. It also highlights the shortage of police officers and the negative impact of progressive policies on job development. The NAACP urges African-Americans and other communities to speak out against crime and demand improved public safety.
Hunter Biden's Plea Deal Raises Concerns
Hunter Biden's recent plea deal has come under scrutiny, with critics pointing out that the terms of the agreement provided him with immunity for a wide range of charges, including potential corruption and money laundering offenses. The plea deal has raised questions about the integrity of the Department of Justice and the fairness of the investigation. Critics argue that the leniency shown towards Hunter Biden contrasts with the tough approach taken by the DOJ in other cases. They believe that this highlights a double standard within the justice system.
Oakland Residents Demand Action on Crime
Residents of Oakland, California are expressing frustration and demanding action regarding the city's significant public safety crisis. The N-double-A-CP has criticized failed leadership, including the movement to defund the police and the district attorney's reluctance to charge and prosecute criminals. The letter emphasizes the need for improved public safety measures and the importance of all communities speaking out against crime. This call for action comes as Oakland faces a shortage of police officers and an increase in criminal activity.
Megyn Kelly sits down with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, 2024 GOP presidential candidate, for an extensive interview about Hunter Biden and DOJ corruption, the health concerns about McConnell and Biden, his recent RFK Jr. comments, his fight with Disney and whether it's government policing speech, "loyalty" and Trump, whether he would pardon Trump, if Trump should have done things differently on January 6, trans athletes in women's sports, if he supports a federal abortion ban, the state of the 2024 GOP race, whether he's adjusting his media strategy, accusations about being too establishment, whether DeSantis enjoys campaigning, media and left-wing attacks on his wife Casey, how to fix our immigration and economic problems, and more. Then Victor Davis Hanson, author of "The Dying Citizen," joins to discuss the state of the DeSantis campaign and the 2024 GOP race, the glaring politicized double standard at the DOJ when it comes to prosecuting Trump and Hunter Biden, if the Biden family is terrified of Hunter, Oakland residents speaking out about crime in the city and against progressive politics, and more.
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