The Megyn Kelly Show
Trump's Ukraine War Negotiations, Adams in Crisis, Pope Francis’ Health Battle: AM Update for 2/19
Wed, 19 Feb 2025
AM Update for 2/19: President Trump responds to Ukrainian President Zelensky’s frustration over being left out of peace negotiations as his administration kicks them off in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Democrats turn on Mayor Eric Adams over his cooperation with the Trump administration’s immigration policies—could Governor Kathy Hochul remove him? Plus, Trump’s Labor Secretary nominee faces unexpected GOP opposition today, and Pope Francis is hospitalized with pneumonia.Birch Gold: Text MK to 989898 and get your free info kit on goldHungryroot: Visit https://Hungryroot.com/megyn for 40% off your first box PLUS a free item in every box for life
Chapter 1: What are the main topics covered in this AM Update?
Good morning, everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Wednesday, February 19th, 2025. This is your AM Update.
I hear that, you know, they're upset about not having a seat. Well, they've had a seat for three years and a long time before that. This could have been settled very easily.
President Trump responds to the Ukrainian president's complaints about being left out of initial peace negotiations.
We were able to get in the room and really articulate what are my powers, what are my authorities.
New York Democrats revolt over Mayor Eric Adams' immigration cooperation with the Trump administration. And President Trump's labor nominee set to face some friendly fire on the Hill. All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.
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The first round of peace talks to end the war in Ukraine concluded yesterday in Saudi Arabia. The meeting between the U.S., led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the Russians, led by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, lasted approximately four and a half hours. Mr. Rubio telling reporters he was pleased with the initial progress, outlining four points of agreement so far. One, the U.S.
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Chapter 2: How did President Trump respond to Ukraine's peace negotiation concerns?
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Both sides will work to examine areas of potential cooperation and both geopolitically and economically, after the war has ended. And four, the bulk of the negotiations will be delegated to other people. But the attendees of today's meeting will remain engaged in the process.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky repeatedly expressed dissatisfaction with the Trump administration's approach to these negotiations, the Ukrainian leader not holding back at the Munich Security Conference.
The war is in Europe and America is far from the invasion and I think that we need to share more details because to my mind there are a lot of different voices around new American administration and I'm not sure that all these voices are on our side.
In multiple forums, Mr. Zelensky has stated there can be nothing about Ukraine without Ukraine. Mr. Zelensky was slated to visit Saudi Arabia yesterday as well, though not as part of the negotiations. That trip was rescheduled to a later date. Mr. Zelensky instead visited Turkey, where he suggested future peace talks should take place with Ukrainian participation.
The Ukrainian leader does not believe that Russian President Vladimir Putin is serious about finding a lasting peace. President Trump addressed Zelensky's concerns last night from Mar-a-Lago.
I hear that they're upset about not having a seat. Well, they've had a seat for three years and a long time before that. This could have been settled very easily. Just a half-baked negotiator could have settled this. years ago, without, I think, without the loss of much land, very little land, without the loss of any lives, and without the loss of cities that are just laying on their side.
When they're worried about not being seated, you mean somebody that should have gone in and made a deal a long time ago?
President Trump also calling out the Ukrainian president's declining poll numbers. In Saudi Arabia, Secretary Rubio came away from the meeting believing the Russians are serious about beginning negotiations.
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Chapter 3: Why are New York Democrats upset with Mayor Eric Adams?
If he doesn't come through, I'll be back in New York City and we won't be sitting on the couch. I'll be in his office up his butt saying, where the hell is the agreement we came to?
Mayor Adams' decision to cooperate with the Trump administration facing serious blowback from fellow Democrats. On Monday, four deputy mayors resigned from their positions. Governor Hochul spent yesterday in a series of meetings with top officials and influential community leaders. Mayor Adams taking a lot of crossfire from his fellow Democrats. Reverend Al Sharpton.
equated the mayor's cooperation with the Trump administration to political blackmail. Rival mayoral candidate State Senator Zellner Myrie saying Eric Adams no longer works for New Yorkers. He works for Donald Trump. The power to oust a mayor has never before been utilized in New York.
Hochul released a statement that reads in part, overturning the will of the voters is a serious step that should not be taken lightly. That said, the alleged conduct at City Hall that has been reported over the past two weeks is troubling and cannot be ignored. The AP reports about two-thirds of New York City voters would approve of Governor Hochul removing Mayor Adams.
President Trump's nominee to head the Labor Department, Lori Chavez-Durimer, will take the hot seat today. Her confirmation hearing held by the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee is set to begin at 10 a.m. East. Ms. Durimer may face the toughest questions yet from Republicans. A GOP Senate insider telling the New York Post Rand Paul is dead set against her.
He is whipping against her right now. He's telling everyone who will listen how much he hates her. Ms. Doremer is a longtime union ally. As a member of Congress, she backed the PRO Act. That act ultimately failed in the House, but it would have banned right-to-work laws in more than two dozen states. President Trump worked hard to court the union vote.
Sean O'Brien became the first president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters to speak at the RNC last July. Politico reported in November that O'Brien was pushing behind the scenes for Ms. Doremer to get the nomination. In the ultimate plot twist, Democrats tend to approve of the pick. Senators Tim Kaine, Tammy Baldwin, and Ed Markey have all spoken positively of the nominee.
Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut telling Punchbowl News Ms. Dreamer was among the best picks Democrats could hope for. Oh, boy. Kash Patel cleared another hurdle in his nomination process to lead the FBI. Despite strong Democrat opposition, Mr. Patel appeared to have the votes to pass. If his timeline mirrors that of Tulsi Gabbard and RFKJ, his final vote will likely be held tomorrow.
Pope Francis facing a lengthy hospital stay following a diagnosis of pneumonia. The 88-year-old pontiff admitted to Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Friday after a week of struggling with bronchitis. The Vatican releasing a statement describing the pope's condition as, quote, complex. They say the infection has spread to lung air sacs, a potentially dangerous development in elderly people.
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