The Megyn Kelly Show Schumer Facing Dem Revolt, Trump Pardons "Alternate Electors," BBC Edit Fallout: AM Update 11/11
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Nov 11, 2025 Tensions flare as eight Senate Democrats side with Republicans to prevent a government shutdown, igniting fury among their party. Meanwhile, Trump stirs controversy by granting pardons to 77 'alternate electors' from 2020, leaving legal experts baffled over their significance. In a dramatic twist, he threatens the BBC with a $1 billion lawsuit for misrepresenting his January 6th comments. Adding to the drama, two MLB pitchers face indictment for allegedly rigging games in collusion with gamblers. It's a whirlwind of politics and sports scandals!
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Democratic Split Over Shutdown Strategy
- A small group of Democrats broke with their party to advance a continuing resolution and reopen the government despite party demands on Obamacare subsidies.
- That defection revealed tensions between ideological goals and practical limits of a shutdown strategy.
Prioritize Outcomes Over Prolonged Shutdowns
- Reassess tactics when a political strategy stops achieving its goals and cedes leverage to the opponent.
- Prioritize achievable outcomes over symbolic stances that may strengthen the opposing side.
Pardons Largely Symbolic, Limited Legal Reach
- President Trump issued pardons for 77 alternate electors tied to 2020 challenges, a move framed as national reconciliation by his team.
- Legal analysts noted the pardons are largely symbolic because they affect only federal crimes and most prosecutions are state-level or civil.