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Left Focus on Hegseth's "Second Strike" Reveals the Truth About Trump and GOP, with Mark Halperin

2025-12-02 News & Politics
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GOP Tension, Hegseth Inquiry, and Trump's Approval Slump

Analyze the multi-faceted tensions within the Republican party, covering controversial military decisions and declining presidential approval figures among key demographics.

Short Summary

  • Congressional inquiries are open regarding an alleged illegal "second strike" ordered by Sec. Pete Hegseth.
  • Republican infighting stems from both principled grievances and political fear regarding midterm losses.
  • President Trump's approval ratings are hitting new lows, increasing internal pressure among leadership.

This discussion examines the fallout from alleged illegal orders concerning drug boat strikes and how internal GOP conflict arises from both adherence to principle and electoral anxieties.

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Mark Halperin, host of "Next Up," to the "second strike" reporting on Sec. Pete Hegseth and the drug boats, the infighting and tension among the GOP and MAGA right now, and more. Masa Chips: Ready to give MASA or Vandy a try? Get 25% off your first order by going to http://masachips.com/MK and using code MK LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new videos everyday: https://bit.ly/3Aw93yw Watch full clips of The Megyn Kelly Show here: https://bit.ly/3xFXNxI Sign up for my 'American News Minute' weekly email: https://www.megynkelly.com Tune in live on SiriusXM at 12-2pmET: SiriusXM.us/TheMegynKellyShow Find the full audio show wherever you get your podcasts: Apple — https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-megyn-kelly-show/id1532976305 Spotify — https://open.spotify.com/show/0awxEJH88Xur0GHXuteBLw?si=0EcxxHSLQhO2uYmpUN13KQ&dl_branch=1 Follow The Megyn Kelly Show on all social platforms: Twitter — https://twitter.com/MegynKellyShow Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/megynkellyshow/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MegynKellyShow Connect with me on social media: Twitter — https://twitter.com/megynkelly Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/megynkelly/ Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/MegynKelly

Top Comments (10)

@katiepontius8983 2025-12-02

Who here has ever been polled?? I’ve never taken a poll and I don’t know anyone who has!

78 14 replies
@pirate-chan4381 2025-12-02

Oh please. We haven't declared a war since ww2.

49 11 replies
@johnbrown4568 2025-12-02

Correct...never believe the mainstream media. Next question?

47 2 replies
@bobgaston1 2025-12-02

If a member of congress is so frightened of being challenged in a primary, there may be a chance they do not belong in congress.

37 1 replies
@MAC-op5fc 2025-12-02

You're a real piece of work, lady.

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@GetNLine 2025-12-02

The sad part is people are once again being duped. This is all about oil and has nothing to do with drugs

12 4 replies
@aarongentile7232 2025-12-02

what if there were still drugs in the boat after the first strike?

12 1 replies
@JohnSmith-ny3zb 2025-12-02

People no fentanyl is produced in Venezuela it’s all produced in Mexico and china less than 10 percent of drugs in America come from there but they do have the worlds biggest oil reserve I’m sure it’s a coincidence

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@tl32246 2025-12-02

Sounds like we need some changes in our Republican leadership.

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@MegynKelly 2025-12-02

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