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Michelle Obama Accidentally Makes the Case AGAINST Affirmative Action as She Complains, with VDH

2025-10-17 News & Politics
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Critique of Michelle Obama's Claims on Belonging and Affirmative Action Unpacked

Analyze how Michelle Obama's explanation of her Princeton acceptance reveals broader failures in affirmative action standards. Discover why commentators argue her ongoing complaints undermine the progress she represents.

Short Summary

  • Clarify context surrounding recent remarks by Michelle Obama on feeling she didn't belong at Princeton despite standards being lowered for her admission.
  • Establish the parallel between claims made by critics like Charlie Kirk and Michelle Obama’s own admission struggles regarding race-based entrance requirements.
  • Examine expert analysis suggesting that continuous grievance narratives contradict demonstrated success and gratitude for opportunities provided by the U.S. system.

This discussion centers on contrasting interpretations of Michelle Obama’s statements regarding her admission to Princeton, particularly how she cites SAT scores versus the actual demographic preferences applied. Victor Davis Hanson argues that her narrative validates critics of race-based admissions while simultaneously casting doubt on her own accomplishments and gratitude for American opportunities.

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Megyn Kelly is joined by Victor Davis Hanson, host of "Victor Davis Hanson in His Own Words" on The Daily Signal, to discuss Michelle Obama’s comments about not feeling like she belonged at Princeton, how her remarks unintentionally undermine affirmative action, her ongoing racial grievances and public complaining, and more. Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on gold 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)

@cynthiaosborne6039 2025-10-17

That woman really makes my blood boil! She’s the most ungrateful person I’ve ever seen.

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@amandawillingham5855 2025-10-17

Can't stand the Obamas

335 11 replies
@davepenn9181 2025-10-17

Michelle Obama "naturally bright?" Please. Every time she blinks, she thinks it's a new day.

226 9 replies
@ThatAdam12 2025-10-17

No one asked if Obama went to Harvard. They asked why his college records were sealed and no one from his college days could recall a thing about him.

210 34 replies
@thedylanway11 2025-10-17

Each unguarded word the Obamas speak chips away at the illusion of brilliance.

203 2 replies
@narnia216 2025-10-18

I was a white kid raised in foster care and on welfare and earned two university degrees …working nights at restaurants …I received zero boosts or coddling …pay attention to who the real racists are in 2025

191 9 replies
@jamesburke3929 2025-10-17

Its amazing that they admit that they're not smart enough without a bonus grade.

148 4 replies
@MrSurguy-fb2hy 2025-10-18

When you’re a racist, everything looks like a racism.

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@RLC-x1i 2025-10-17

People who don’t work for what they get often don’t feel pride and can’t fake feeling pride.

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@MegynKelly 2025-10-17

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