The Megyn Kelly Show

False George Floyd Narratives Exposed in New Film, and How It Changed Policing, with Liz Collin, JC Chaix, and Heather Mac Donald | Ep. 670

Nov 15, 2023
Join Liz Collin, an investigative journalist and author, JC Chaix, a former police officer, and Heather Mac Donald, a crime and policing expert, as they delve into the George Floyd case. They expose how false media narratives shaped public perception and influenced policing practices. Discover shocking insights from new bodycam footage, the chaotic aftermath in Minneapolis, and the implications of fentanyl on Floyd's behavior. Mac Donald further discusses the ongoing dangers facing police and the far-reaching consequences of the incident on American society.
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ANECDOTE

Personal Backlash

  • Liz Collin's husband, a police union president, faced backlash for promoting calm and due process.
  • Collin herself received death threats and lost her job due to cancel culture.
INSIGHT

Floyd's Manipulation Tactics

  • George Floyd's behavior during the arrest, including claims of inability to breathe before restraint, suggests manipulation.
  • His actions mirror a prior arrest, indicating a pattern of resisting law enforcement.
ANECDOTE

Knee on Shoulder, Not Neck

  • Bodycam footage reveals Chauvin's knee was on Floyd's shoulder, not his neck, contradicting widespread media portrayal.
  • Officer Lane called EMS 36 seconds into the restraint, demonstrating concern for Floyd's well-being.
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