The Megyn Kelly Show Left Pushes "Constitutional Crisis" Narrative, and Trump Brings Back Plastic Straws, with Charles Cooke, Rich Lowry, and Carol Swain | Ep. 1005
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Feb 11, 2025 
Charles C.W. Cooke, a senior editor at National Review, and Rich Lowry, its editor-in-chief, dive into the media's exaggerated claims of a 'constitutional crisis' involving Trump. They highlight Trump's popularity amidst overreactions and explore absurd spending by USAID. Carol Swain, author of 'The Gay Affair,' discusses plagiarism at Harvard and the racism she faced from progressives. The group critiques the hypocrisy of the left while touching on lighter topics like Trump's return of plastic straws, underscoring the cultural battles playing out in the political arena.
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Constitutional Crisis Defined
- A constitutional crisis occurs when a president defies a court order, not when lawsuits are filed.
- Trump has not yet defied any orders, only issued executive orders and been sued.
Trump's Spending Rationale
- Trump's spending freezes aim to rectify reckless spending by previous administrations.
- The controversy isn't solely about essential programs, but also questionable uses of funds.
Biden's Disregard for Supreme Court
- Biden defied Supreme Court rulings, like the eviction moratorium and student loan forgiveness program.
- He even boasted about bypassing the court, which some experts found concerning.
