The Megyn Kelly Show How the Left Gaslighting America Relates to Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni: Megyn Kelly's Full CPAC Speech
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Feb 22, 2025 At CPAC 2025, the discussion dives into the media's gaslighting tactics and how Trump's 2024 win challenges this narrative. The Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni controversy is explored, connecting celebrity culture to political implications. There’s a critique of the left's manipulation of personal narratives, like those of Nick Sandman and Kyle Rittenhouse. The conversation also tackles the dangers of ideological overreach, language manipulation in media reporting, and the importance of cultural resilience against bias.
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Blake Lively vs. Justin Baldoni
- Blake Lively, dissatisfied with the production of "It Ends With Us," accused Justin Baldoni of sexual harassment.
- She later sued him, claiming retaliation through negative press, after receiving criticism for her own behavior.
Baldoni's Counterattack
- Baldoni hired Megyn Kelly's former lawyer, Brian Friedman, who revealed Lively's alleged attempts to control the film and her diva behavior.
- Friedman also released texts revealing Lively's self-comparison to Khaleesi, "Mother of Dragons," with powerful "dragons" like Ryan Reynolds and Taylor Swift.
Conservative Interest
- Conservatives are interested in this story as they see it as an example of leftist overreach and bullying tactics.
- Lively's behavior mirrors the controlling nature and victimhood mentality often seen from the left, resonating with those who feel gaslit by the media.