The Megyn Kelly Show NBC's Failed Abortion Fact-Check, and Biden's Gold Star Family Betrayal, with Rich Lowry and Michael Brendan Dougherty | Ep. 603
Aug 8, 2023
Rich Lowry and Michael Brendan Dougherty, prominent figures at National Review, dive into pressing political issues. They discuss the fallout from Biden's handling of Afghanistan, highlighting Gold Star families' anger and calls for accountability. The conversation shifts to media missteps, like NBC's fact-checking blunder regarding abortion, and critiques of DeSantis's strategies versus Trump's approach. They also touch on growing distrust in institutions during the pandemic and the political manipulation seen in a smear campaign against harassment accusers.
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NBC's Failed Fact-Check
- Dasha Burns incorrectly fact-checked Ron DeSantis on abortion, claiming no Democrats support late-term abortions.
- DeSantis's team produced a montage of Democrats contradicting her claim.
Ideological Blind Spot on Abortion
- This incident highlights the left's ideological blind spot on abortion.
- They struggle to acknowledge many Democrats support late-term abortion.
Late-Term Abortion Reality
- Data suggests most late-term abortions are elective, not due to medical necessity.
- Democrats campaign to keep late-term abortion legal, often hiding behind euphemisms.