The Megyn Kelly Show

Truth About Terrorist's Killing, and Media Lies vs. Mistakes, with Victor Davis Hanson and Adam Carolla | Ep. 365

Aug 2, 2022
Victor Davis Hanson, a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution, and Adam Carolla, comedian and author, dive deep into pressing global issues. They discuss the implications of the U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan and the killing of al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. The conversation turns to escalating tensions with China and Taiwan, exploring the Biden administration's foreign policy. They also tackle media bias, accountability, and the curious incidents of alleged racism in the U.S., all while sprinkling in humor and personal anecdotes.
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INSIGHT

Zawahiri's Killing and US Foreign Policy

  • The killing of al-Zawahiri is positive, but his presence in Kabul exposes Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal failures.
  • This blunder has emboldened adversaries and weakened America's global standing.
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Taliban Deceit and Ongoing Terrorist Threat

  • Biden's claim that al-Qaeda was gone from Afghanistan is contradicted by al-Zawahiri's presence.
  • The Taliban's harboring of terrorists demonstrates their deceit and the ongoing threat.
INSIGHT

Pelosi's Taiwan Visit

  • Pelosi's Taiwan visit is a high-stakes move amid tense US-China relations.
  • Her visit demonstrates resolve against China but also may increase risk.
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