The Megyn Kelly Show

Dan Bongino on Status of Charlie Kirk Assassin Investigation, Plus, Cultural Decline, with Mark Halperin, Emily Jashinsky, and Peter Navarro | Ep. 1149

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Sep 15, 2025
Dan Bongino, a former Secret Service agent turned conservative commentator, discusses the disturbing details surrounding the investigation of Charlie Kirk’s assassination attempt. He reveals insights into the suspect's motivations and possible advance warnings. Mark Halperin and Emily Jashinsky join the conversation, focusing on media narratives about cancel culture and the implications of a prominent Washington Post firing. They also address the ideological complexities of political violence and the cultural decline it reflects.
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INSIGHT

Tour Continues As Defiant Response

  • Megyn Kelly insists she will not cancel her cross-country tour after Charlie Kirk's assassination and frames it as vital to continue the mission.
  • She emphasizes heavy security and personal need to connect with audiences for healing and truth-telling.
INSIGHT

Social Posts Raise Questions About Foreknowledge

  • Public social-media posts by accounts linked to trans and furry communities suggested foreknowledge or celebration of the attack.
  • Hosts highlight the FBI's caution in legally obtaining and using such posts as evidence.
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Forensics Point To Premeditation

  • FBI Director Kash Patel and Dan Bongino reported DNA links tying the suspect to tools and a towel from the scene.
  • They described a pre-shooting note and texts suggesting the suspect planned to "take out Charlie Kirk."
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