The Megyn Kelly Show Chicago Mayor Rejects Crime Help, Trump vs. Fed Gov, and Taylor Swift Engaged, with The Fifth Column
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Aug 26, 2025 
Joining the discussion are Michael Moynihan, a cultural commentator known for his libertarian views, Matt Welch, editor-at-large at Reason, and Kmele Foster of Tangle News. The trio dives into why Chicago's mayor rejected federal crime support and analyzes the rise in crime rates in the city. They also explore the implications of Trump's ongoing conflicts with Federal Reserve officials. Shifting gears, they delve into Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce, reflecting on celebrity culture and its influence on society.
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Symbolic Politics Over Substance
- DNC land acknowledgements signal moral posturing more than material change.
- Hosts argue Democrats favor performative penance over concrete policy action.
Refusal Of Federal Help Harms Cities
- Brandon Johnson refused federal police help, showing ideological resistance to traditional policing.
- Panelists say rejecting extra officers leaves communities unprotected and worsens violence.
Keep Crime Solutions Local
- Avoid federalizing routine local crime responses unless invited or in crisis.
- Preserve the 50-state experiment by keeping local governance accountable for city problems.
