The Megyn Kelly Show
Trump Declares Victory Over Houthis, Biden's Media Tour, US Spying on Greenland: AM Update 5/8
Thu, 8 May 2025
Former President Joe Biden kicks off a media blitz, defending his 2024 exit and taking aim at Trump’s foreign policy. Vice President JD Vance says Russia is demanding too much in Ukraine peace negotiations and stresses the need for direct engagement between the two sides. President Trump declares victory against the Houthis after months of airstrikes and confirms a mutual ceasefire agreement. The Wall Street Journal reports the US is stepping up spying efforts on Greenland. A new poll shows most Californians believe Governor Newsom is more focused on a presidential bid than running his state.Riverbend Ranch: Visit https://riverbendranch.com/ | Use promo code MEGYN for $20 off your first order. Tax Network USA: Call 1-800-958-1000 or visit https://TNUSA.com/MEGYN to speak with a strategist for FREE today
Chapter 1: What updates did President Biden share during his media tour?
Good morning, everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Thursday, May 8th, 2025, and this is your AM Update.
It was a hard decision, but regretful.
No, I think it was the right decision. Former President Biden hitting the interview circuit this week, reflecting on his term in office and offering thoughts on the current administration. Hint, he's against it.
The Russians are asking for a certain set of requirements. We think they're asking for too much.
Vice President J.D. Vance speaking candidly about how Russians are holding up peace negotiations. The Wall Street Journal reports the U.S. is ramping up its spying efforts on Greenland. A surge in general switcheroo. And a new poll shows Californians believe Governor Gavin Newsom is more focused on national ambitions than he is on running their state.
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Chapter 2: What are the current challenges in Ukraine peace negotiations?
They're the other side. They're the other party, at least to the direct conflict. And we have to ask, what is the Ukrainian? What do they need in order to bring this conflict to a successful completion? And we're going to continue to have that conversation.
U.S. officials devoting tremendous amounts of time and resources toward bringing the war to an end. President Trump recently saying both sides are closer than ever to a settlement. Mr. Vance saying the next step is direct engagement between the two.
I mentioned the Russians, but also the Ukrainians have also been sort of, they've put a piece of paper in our hands that says this is what we would need in order to bring this conflict to a successful resolution from our perspective. And there's a big gulf, predictably, between where the Russians and the Ukrainians are. And we think the next step in the negotiation is to try to close that gulf.
We think it's probably impossible. for us to mediate this entirely without at least some direct negotiation between the two.
The vice president expressing frustration with both sides for focusing on historical grievances rather than looking forward to how a deal could be reached. On the economic front this weekend, Treasury Secretary Scott Besson and U.S. Trade Representative Jameson Greer set to meet with Chinese officials in Switzerland for the first time, kicking off trade negotiations.
Vice President Vance setting the tone ahead of the meeting.
we find ourselves in a very precarious place. When I say we, I mean the entire West. I mean the NATO alliance. I mean the United States and Europe. We find ourselves more and more reliant on countries that may not have our best interests at heart. And even if they're halfway decent trading partners, it's still a little bit risky to put all of your eggs in one proverbial basket economically.
And what the president has said is we must rebalance the global economy vis-a-vis China.
Mr. Vance going on to say the old ways of doing business with the U.S. are over. On Tuesday, President Trump announcing the conclusion of his successful military campaign against the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.
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Chapter 3: How is the US increasing its intelligence operations in Greenland?
But we need that for international security. The Wall Street Journal reporting, based on anonymous sources, quote, several high-ranking officials under Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard issued a collection emphasis message to intelligence agency heads last week,
They were directed to learn more about Greenland's independence movement and attitudes on American resource extraction on the island. Agents reportedly instructed to identify people in Greenland and Denmark supporting U.S. objectives for the island.
Director Gabbard responding to this report, quote, The Wall Street Journal should be ashamed of aiding deep state actors who seek to undermine the president by politicizing and leaking classified information. They are breaking the law and undermining our nation's security and democracy. The Trump administration undertaking a broad effort to crack down on leakers across federal agencies.
Director Gabbard's office referring at least three alleged leakers in other cases to the DOJ in recent weeks. Ms. Gabbard confirming to The Megyn Kelly Show last week her office is investigating at least 11 more cases, some of which may be referred to the DOJ. We can safely assume that number's now at at least 12.
A new LA Times and UC Berkeley poll finding 54% of registered California voters think Democrat Governor Gavin Newsom is more interested in boosting his presidential prospects than he is in governing his state. Just 26% say the opposite. Poll director Mark DiCamillo saying, quote, people kind of look at him as being very ambitious.
Governor Newsom insisting last week to next up host Mark Halperin that he's not yet made any decisions on 2028.
I might. I don't know. but I have to have a burning why, and I have to have a compelling vision that distinguishes myself from anybody else. Without that, without both, and I don't deserve to even be in the conversation, but I am someone that's trying, I'm trying to pursue the unknown, I'm interested. I'm open to argument. I want to engage folks. And I want to learn. I want to iterate.
I have an entrepreneurial mindset. And to the extent that brings me in the political conversation, I'm blessed by that. And to the extent it helps me leverage my day job as government, all the better.
The polls showing California voters are sharply divided over Mr. Newsom based on their party ID. 70% of Democrats approve of his performance. Just 11% of Republicans say the same. And that'll do it for your AM Update. I'm Megyn Kelly. Join me back here for The Megyn Kelly Show, live on SiriusXM Triumph Channel, 111 at noon east, on youtube.com slash Megyn Kelly, and on all podcast platforms.
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