Trump's Huge Iowa Win, and MSNBC's Embarrassing Meltdown Over the Results, with Stu Burguiere and Dave Marcus | Ep. 703
Jan 16, 2024
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Megyn Kelly is joined by Stu Burguiere and Dave Marcus to discuss Trump's dominant Iowa victory, Nikki Haley's claim of a two-person race for nomination, Ron DeSantis' decision to stay in the race, Vivek Ramaswamy dropping out and endorsing Trump, MSNBC's meltdown over Iowa results, CNN's freakout about Republicans questioning Biden's legitimacy, Kamala Harris's embarrassing speeches, and the dangers of racial grievance.
Former President Donald Trump wins the Iowa caucuses by a considerable margin, solidifying his position as a frontrunner in the Republican primary race.
MSNBC's selective coverage of Donald Trump's victory speech raises concerns about biased reporting and lack of fair coverage in the media.
Trump's attendance at a defamation trial in New York showcases his resilience and determination to confront his adversaries, strengthening his appeal among supporters.
The podcast highlights the dangers of perpetuating racial stereotypes and emphasizes the importance of judging individuals based on merit and character, not skin color.
Deep dives
Donald Trump secures a landslide victory in the Iowa caucuses
Former President Donald Trump wins the Iowa caucuses by a considerable margin, claiming victory in all but one of the 99 counties. This win solidifies his position as a frontrunner in the Republican primary race.
The controversy over early election results
CNN, AP, and CBS's early call of the race for Trump sparks controversy and criticism. The premature declaration of Trump's victory while caucusing was still ongoing led to frustration and complaints from the DeSantis and Haley camps, who were vying for a better showing.
Media biases and selective coverage
Rachel Maddow's show on MSNBC comes under criticism for its decision to cut away from Donald Trump's victory speech. Maddow claims that Trump's speech contained false statements, but this selective coverage highlights a perceived bias and lack of fair reporting in the media.
Trump's strategic response to legal challenges
Despite ongoing legal battles, Trump attends a defamation trial in New York, emphasizing his resilience and determination to fight back against his adversaries. This strategic approach to legal challenges strengthens his appeal among supporters and highlights his commitment to combating perceived injustices.
The Burden of Racism and Misguided Perception
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses how individuals with brown skin like Nikki Haley face challenges in a conservative party due to racist and anti-immigrant sentiments. The speaker emphasizes the importance of not making decisions based on skin color and criticizes the lust for racism to explain failures and losses in life. The danger of perpetuating racial stereotypes is highlighted, as well as the need to judge people based on merit and character rather than their skin color.
Questioning the Legitimacy of the 2020 Election
The podcast explores the issue of whether the 2020 election was legitimately won by Joe Biden. It refers to the skepticism among Iowa Republican caucus voters regarding the legitimacy of the election. The speaker acknowledges that while there were concerns about certain aspects of the election process, the Democrats' refusal to acknowledge any legitimacy concerns is counterproductive. The discussion underlines the importance of examining and improving the voting system without disregarding valid concerns.
Unburdening America and Challenging the Perception of Oppression
The podcast addresses the rhetoric of unburdening America from its past and criticizes the way Kamala Harris and other figures portray black Americans as perpetual victims. It highlights the need to recognize progress and achievements rather than perpetuating a narrative of oppression and systemic racism. The speaker urges conservatives and Republicans to embrace the principles of judging individuals based on character and merit rather than race. The discussion touches upon the dangers of tribalism and the opportunity for conservatives to reclaim the narrative of racial justice and unity.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Stu Burguiere, host of BlazeTV's Stu Does America, and Dave Marcus, columnist for The Daily Mail and Fox News, to discuss Trump's dominant Iowa victory, his new warm tone after the victory, Nikki Haley’s claim that it’s a two-person race for the nomination, Ron DeSantis' decision to stay in the race, Nikki Haley’s path ahead, whether the GOP needs to establish a backup candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy dropping out and endorsing Trump, whether Vivek is the future of the GOP, MSNBC's meltdown over Iowa results featuring Rachel Maddow, Joy Reid, and Lawrence O'Donnell, CNN's freakout about Republicans who don't believe Joe Biden won "legitimately" in 2020, all the Democrats who don't believe the 2016 election was legitimate, Vice President Kamala Harris’s absurd and embarrassing recent speeches, her racial MLK Day speech bringing up Ferguson, and more.