The Megyn Kelly Show

Trump Makes it Official, and Defeating the Censors, with Alex Berenson, Michael Brendan Dougherty, and Jason Miller | Ep. 436

Nov 16, 2022
Alex Berenson, an American journalist known for his insights on COVID-19, joins Michael Brendan Dougherty, a National Review writer, and Jason Miller, CEO of GETTR. They dive into Trump's presidential announcement and the exaggerated media reactions. Berenson shares his legal battle with Twitter over censorship and reveals pressure from the White House. They discuss the future of Trump vs. DeSantis, the effects of media on political narratives, and the complexities surrounding vaccine risks, including myocarditis and the integrity of health data.
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ANECDOTE

Trump's Low-Energy Speech

  • Megyn Kelly dozed off during Trump's presidential announcement speech.
  • She found Trump's low-energy delivery to be unprecedented for him.
INSIGHT

Trump's Strategy

  • Michael Brendan Dougherty compared Trump's speech to a comedian testing new material.
  • He believes Trump thrives on united opposition, turning his weakness into strength.
ANECDOTE

Media Reactions to Trump's Announcement

  • Mainstream media outlets used strong, negative language in their coverage of Trump's announcement.
  • NPR's description, focusing on Trump's attempts to overthrow the election, was praised by liberal commentators.
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