The Megyn Kelly Show - January 26, 2026


New MN Shooting Under Investigation, Major Murder Rate Drop, Winter Storm Slams US： AM Update 1⧸26

Topics
violent crime decline
Hosted by
Megyn Kelly
Mentioned
Donald Trump Alex Honnold Sonny McCandless Greg Bovino Kristi Noem Elizabeth Warren Marcos Charles Bill Malusian Amy Klobuchar Steve Scalise Chris Murphy Todd Blanche Alex Preddy Josh Dowsey Fox Weather Mark Kelly Jacob Fry Tim Walz Michael Fisher and 3 more
DOJ Promises MORE Arrests Over Church Stunt, with Harmeet Dhillon, and Bombshell New Blake Lively Texts, with Geragos and Eiglarsh ｜ Ep. 1237 New Details About PAST Pretti Encounter with ICE, and Michelle Obama's New Barack Complaints, with Ruthless ｜ Ep. 1239

Episode Stats


Length

20 minutes

Words per minute

152.02

Word count

3,112

Sentence count

238

Harmful content

Misogyny

3

sentences flagged

Toxicity

5

sentences flagged

Hate speech

2

sentences flagged


Summary

Summaries generated with gmurro/bart-large-finetuned-filtered-spotify-podcast-summ .

An anti-ICE activist was shot and killed by federal agents on Saturday morning in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In the media aftermath, tensions in the city were escalating rapidly, with some calling the shooting a "police shooting" and others saying it was an act of "self defense."

Transcript

Transcript generated with Whisper (turbo).
Misogyny classifications generated with MilaNLProc/bert-base-uncased-ear-misogyny .
Toxicity classifications generated with s-nlp/roberta_toxicity_classifier .
Hate speech classifications generated with facebook/roberta-hate-speech-dynabench-r4-target .
Topics generated with Qwen2.5-3B-Instruct.
Hosts, guests, and mentioned names generated with spaCy (en_core_web_sm), reconciled against Wikidata.
00:00:00.000 Now streaming on Paramount+.
00:00:02.240 It began on the shores of New Jersey.
00:00:04.800 The cords of gym, tan, laundry reverberated north to Canada,
00:00:08.720 where a new type of party animal resides.
00:00:11.820 They move as a herd, migrating to their favorite watering holes,
00:00:15.540 asserting dominance by flexing, grinding, and twerking.
00:00:19.320 Coupling is quick, steamy, and sometimes in hot tubs.
00:00:22.640 When morning arrives, they do it all over again.
00:00:25.280 Canada Shore, new original series.
00:00:27.520 Now streaming on Paramount+.
00:00:29.880 Good morning, everyone. I'm Megan Kelly.
00:00:34.860 It's Monday, January 26th, 2026, and this is your AM Update.
00:00:39.660 He made the decision to go there.
00:00:41.560 We didn't make the decision to talk to him.
00:00:43.920 An anti-ice agitator shot dead in Minnesota by law enforcement
00:00:48.060 as each frame of social media video of the incident is scrutinized.
00:00:52.180 America today has the lowest murder rate that we've had since 1900.
00:00:57.540 A new report indicating a dramatic drop in violent crime across the country.
00:01:02.420 A powerful winter storm paralyzes travel, brings school closures,
00:01:06.520 and power outages for millions in dozens of states.
00:01:10.460 And rock climber Alex Honnold trades cliffs for glass and steel,
00:01:15.640 summiting one of the tallest buildings in the world live on Netflix.
00:01:19.400 All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM Update.
00:01:22.700 A new year means new financial goals, like making sure your savings are secure and diversified.
00:01:32.540 Will this be the year you decide to talk to somebody from Birch Gold Group?
00:01:36.060 You know, you've been thinking about it.
00:01:37.460 They use an educated approach with a deep understanding of macroeconomics.
00:01:42.540 There are forces pushing the dollar lower right now and gold higher,
00:01:45.600 which is why they believe every American should own physical gold.
00:01:49.540 So, until January 30th, if you are a first-time gold buyer,
00:01:53.520 Birch Gold is offering a rebate of up to $10,000 on qualifying purchases.
00:01:58.360 To claim eligibility and start the process, just text MK to the number 989898.
00:02:03.860 Birch Gold can help you roll an existing IRA or 401k into an IRA in gold,
00:02:09.040 and you are still eligible for a rebate of up to $10,000.
00:02:12.180 Consider making right now your first time to buy gold and take advantage of a rebate
00:02:17.180 of up to $10,000 when you buy by January 30th.
00:02:20.840 Text MK to the number 989898 and claim your eligibility today.
00:02:25.360 Again, text MK to 989898 now.
00:02:31.060 An anti-ICE activist shot and killed by federal agents on Saturday morning in Minneapolis.
00:02:37.100 37-year-old Alex Preddy seen holding a cell phone while standing in the street
00:02:41.660 appearing to attempt to direct traffic as Border Patrol agents were attempting to arrest
00:02:46.800 an illegal alien outside a donut shop.
00:02:50.200 Two other protesters seen nearby engaging with a U.S. Border Patrol agent.
00:02:54.680 That agent herding the two protesters to the other side of the street,
00:02:58.560 shoving one of them to the ground.
00:03:00.720 Preddy then seen stepping in between the agent and the female protester.
00:03:05.140 At that point, a group of agents arrive,
00:03:07.320 one of them deploying pepper spray against Preddy and the protester on the ground.
00:03:11.660 The agents then swarming Preddy, attempting an arrest as he appears to resist.
00:03:17.100 Amid the struggle, someone shouts,
00:03:19.000 gun, then several shots ring out.
00:03:21.700 The agents backing away for a moment as Preddy remains silent on the pavement.
00:03:26.420 In the aftermath of the shooting, video capturing multiple angles of the incident,
00:03:30.480 circulating widely on social media.
00:03:32.800 Amid the scuffle, agents recovering a 9mm handgun and additional loaded magazines.
00:03:37.860 DHS later posting pictures of both, saying they belonged to Preddy.
00:03:43.240 Interpretations of what happened during those crucial four seconds vary wildly.
00:03:47.720 We will have full analysis of multiple videos frame by frame later today on The Megyn Kelly Show.
00:03:54.240 In the media aftermath, tensions in Minneapolis escalating rapidly.
00:03:58.980 Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz,
00:04:02.060 both Democrats, delivering heated remarks at separate press conferences.
00:04:06.240 I just saw a video of more than six masked agents pummeling one of our constituents and shooting him to death.
00:04:20.960 How many more residents, how many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end?
00:04:29.220 Donald Trump, I call on you once again.
00:04:32.340 Remove this force from Minnesota.
00:04:35.740 They are sowing chaos and violence.
00:04:38.960 We've seen deadly violence from federal agents again and again and again.
00:04:42.700 And quit referring to these people as law enforcement.
00:04:45.080 They are not law enforcement.
00:04:46.800 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem at a Saturday presser initially describing the incident this way.
00:04:52.660 The suspect also had two magazines with ammunition in them that held dozens of rounds.
00:04:57.600 He also had no ID.
00:04:59.980 This looks like a situation where an individual arrived at the scene to inflict maximum damage on individuals and to kill law enforcement.
00:05:07.660 Bill Malusian of Fox reporting on X last night that more than half a dozen federal sources, including immigration sources, some of them senior,
00:05:16.520 telling him they are extremely frustrated by DHS messaging here, including the claim that Preddy wanted to carry out, quote, maximum damage.
00:05:24.760 They make no excuses for Preddy's recklessness, but describe what they view as inaccurate spin by DHS as, quote, catastrophic,
00:05:34.120 saying it is eroding trust and credibility and that they are, quote, fed up.
00:05:38.920 Yesterday morning on Fox, Secretary Noem not repeating her most incendiary claims,
00:05:44.280 but instead focusing on the legality of Preddy's interaction with federal agents.
00:05:48.800 We do know that he came to that scene and impeded a law enforcement operation, which is against federal law.
00:05:55.640 It's a felony.
00:05:56.700 When he did that, interacting with those agents, when they tried to get him to disengage,
00:06:03.340 he became aggressive and resisted them throughout that process.
00:06:07.160 These officers used their training, followed their protocols, and were in fear of their lives and the people around them.
00:06:14.300 And that's how this tragedy unfolded, and we hope we never see it again.
00:06:19.460 DHS is investigating the incident.
00:06:22.120 In the wake of the shooting, information about Preddy coming to light.
00:06:25.320 He was a nurse with the VA and a concealed carry permit holder,
00:06:29.020 none of which was likely known by law enforcement agents at the time of the shooting.
00:06:33.140 Preddy's father, Michael, telling the Associated Press, quote,
00:06:35.960 We had this discussion with him two weeks ago or so.
00:06:39.220 You know, that go ahead and protest, but do not engage. 1.00
00:06:42.540 Do not do anything stupid, basically. 0.99
00:06:44.940 And he said he knows that. 1.00
00:06:46.360 He knew that.
00:06:47.580 Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino yesterday on CNN,
00:06:50.980 defending agents who have faced weeks of hostile behavior from protesters.
00:06:55.840 Can't say that enough.
00:06:57.220 He made the decision to go there.
00:06:59.060 We didn't make the decision to talk to him.
00:07:01.300 We didn't even know that individual was in existence until he came into that crime scene.
00:07:06.840 ICE Associate Director Marcos Charles outlining the dangers his officers face daily in Minneapolis
00:07:13.260 just trying to arrest violent illegals. 0.88
00:07:15.980 Yesterday, here in Minneapolis, a crowd of violent agitators tackled an ICE special agent.
00:07:22.120 When one of our special response teams went to assist,
00:07:27.400 the protester literally bit off part of that agent's finger. 0.74
00:07:32.540 Democrat lawmakers on Sunday amping up rhetorical attacks against ICE.
00:07:36.940 Here, Senators Chris Murphy of Connecticut, Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts,
00:07:41.080 Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, and Mark Kelly of Arizona.
00:07:44.780 Minneapolis is fundamentally less safe because ICE and CVP are there.
00:07:48.960 We're seeing a lawless agency that is assaulting our communities and putting our lives at risk.
00:07:56.660 None of this makes us safer.
00:07:58.480 My message is simple.
00:08:00.140 ICE is making us not more safe.
00:08:01.880 They're making us less safe, and they need to get out of our state.
00:08:05.660 Pretty obvious that this man was shot dead in the street for no reason.
00:08:11.120 This is wrong.
00:08:12.080 It's outrageous.
00:08:14.140 Please, look at the video.
00:08:16.760 Believe your own eyes.
00:08:17.800 The Wall Street Journal's Josh Dossie reporting last night that he had spoken with President Trump,
00:08:23.860 who, quote, didn't know if he supported the ICE officer who opened fire here,
00:08:28.720 saying the administration is reviewing everything before coming out with a determination.
00:08:33.820 Commander Bovino telling reporters yesterday,
00:08:36.500 we need to wait for the investigation to play out before drawing conclusions.
00:08:40.200 Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche yesterday on Meet the Press putting the blame on state and local leadership's lack of cooperation with federal immigration efforts.
00:08:50.120 Why?
00:08:50.680 In one city, in one place, do we have these problems?
00:08:54.020 We deport 10 times the number of illegal aliens out of Texas than we do out of Minneapolis.
00:08:59.640 Why do we hear nothing out of Texas about any of the same problems that we have in Minneapolis?
00:09:05.340 I'll tell you why.
00:09:06.420 Because in Texas, we have the cooperation and support of local law enforcement so that we can do these operations safely,
00:09:12.480 keeping U.S. citizens and others protected and safe.
00:09:15.980 That is not what we have in Minneapolis.
00:09:17.780 And the fact that it's the administration that's being blamed for the utter failure of leadership in Minneapolis is not right.
00:09:26.680 It's not appropriate.
00:09:27.800 President Trump in a lengthy post Sunday on True Social calling on Mayor Frye and Governor Walz to begin cooperating with the feds on multiple fronts,
00:09:36.560 including turning over illegal immigrants in state prisons and directing state and local police to assist with federal law enforcement.
00:09:43.500 The president also calling on Congress to pass legislation ending sanctuary cities.
00:09:49.440 Governor Walz activating the Minnesota National Guard on Saturday.
00:09:53.560 The scope of that mission is unclear, though video circulating on social media yesterday shows troops wearing reflective vests
00:10:00.940 so as not to be confused with ICE law enforcement passing out donuts and hot chocolate to anti-ICE protesters.
00:10:08.780 More on all of this today on The MK Show.
00:10:11.000 A stunning and historic reversal in violent crime.
00:10:16.540 The murder rate now at its lowest level in more than a century.
00:10:20.820 A new report from the nonpartisan think tank Council of Criminal Justice, or CCJ, analyzing data from 40 major cities.
00:10:29.160 Of the available data, the CCJ finding, quote,
00:10:31.900 the average reported homicide rate last year was 21% lower than in 2024.
00:10:37.180 FBI data is not yet available from 2025, though when it is accessible,
00:10:42.660 the CCJ anticipating the overall homicide rate will drop to about 4 per 100,000 residents.
00:10:50.480 From the report, quote,
00:10:51.540 that would be the lowest rate ever recorded in law enforcement or public health data going back to 1900
00:10:57.960 and would mark the largest single-year percentage drop in the homicide rate on record.
00:11:04.280 Denver, Colorado leading the way with a 41% decline.
00:11:07.840 Washington, D.C. and Omaha, Nebraska in second with 40% drops.
00:11:12.220 Nationwide, the aggravated assault rate dropping by 9% from 2024.
00:11:17.240 Domestic violence down 2%, robbery down 23%, carjackings 43% lower, a 17% decline in residential burglary, too.
00:11:27.320 Sexual assaults remaining about equal, and drug offenses increasing by 7% from the previous year,
00:11:33.380 but still coming in lower than 2019 rates.
00:11:35.600 The report finding violent crime overall in 2025 to be at or below levels in 2019,
00:11:42.200 just prior to the BLM rioting of 2020.
00:11:45.360 The report declining to identify what's actually driving the decline,
00:11:49.460 cautioning that without, quote, rigorous evidence,
00:11:51.880 it is not possible to confidently pinpoint the factors fueling the drop in homicide,
00:11:56.520 like President Trump's National Guard deployments and increased immigration enforcement efforts.
00:12:01.780 The New York Times, writing, quote,
00:12:03.920 What's behind the staggering drop in the murder rate?
00:12:06.760 No one knows for sure.
00:12:08.540 The White House venturing a guess.
00:12:10.260 In a statement, reading, quote,
00:12:11.420 Since taking office, President Trump has deployed a whole-of-government offensive in Democrat-run cities,
00:12:17.240 driving down crime, ridding the streets of savage criminal illegal aliens, 1.00
00:12:21.320 backing law enforcement, and bringing back order,
00:12:23.700 where incompetent Democrat politicians surrendered to anarchy and despair.
00:12:28.520 Congressman Steve Scalise of Louisiana yesterday on CBS, putting it bluntly.
00:12:33.800 America today has the lowest murder rate that we've had since 1900,
00:12:39.620 in part because of President Trump's actions to get these violent people off our streets.
00:12:44.920 416,000 have been removed.
00:12:47.080 Do you want them still out on our streets?
00:12:48.960 No.
00:12:49.200 I don't think most people do.
00:12:50.620 President Trump routinely imploring Democrat leaders to reach out to the administration
00:12:54.540 for help controlling crime in their cities.
00:12:56.660 For establishment media, causes of the drop in crime may remain elusive,
00:13:01.620 but the results of federal crackdowns are objectively measurable.
00:13:06.880 Coming up, a massive winter storm leads to travel disruptions,
00:13:11.100 school closures, and power outages across much of the country.
00:13:14.880 And rock climber Alex Honnold's latest challenge,
00:13:18.220 summiting one of the world's tallest buildings without any ropes, live on Netflix.
00:13:26.660 Let's talk about All Family Pharmacy.
00:13:33.180 They do what pharmacies are supposed to.
00:13:35.720 They just do it better.
00:13:37.080 They get people the medications they need fast and at a fair price.
00:13:41.020 When you don't want to wait in line or deal with insurance headaches,
00:13:43.440 and you want your medications delivered straight to your home,
00:13:46.420 All Family Pharmacy makes it simple.
00:13:48.560 When everyone around you is getting sick,
00:13:50.400 and you want to be prepared instead of reactive,
00:13:52.960 consider All Family Pharmacy.
00:13:54.240 And when your doctor refuses to prescribe medications like ivermectin,
00:13:59.060 even after you've done your research,
00:14:02.360 All Family Pharmacy will give you another option.
00:14:05.280 They've got antibiotics, antivirals, Tamiflu, ivermectin,
00:14:09.120 blood pressure medications, and a lot more.
00:14:11.160 You order online.
00:14:12.420 A licensed doctor reviews your request,
00:14:14.460 and your medications ship straight to your door.
00:14:16.940 It's that simple.
00:14:18.220 Be prepared for the year ahead.
00:14:19.840 Visit allfamilypharmacy.com slash megan,
00:14:23.320 and use that code megan10 when you check out to save 10% on your next order.
00:14:28.840 That's allfamilypharmacy.com slash megan.
00:14:31.120 Use the code megan10 when you check out to save 10%.
00:14:34.840 A winter storm sprawling across much of the country,
00:14:39.840 bringing a mix of snow, ice, and freezing rain,
00:14:42.980 affecting as many as 245 million people in 40 states,
00:14:47.580 from as far southwest as Arizona,
00:14:50.280 all the way up through the northeast to Maine.
00:14:53.060 Millions experiencing bitter cold temperatures.
00:14:55.700 Watertown, New York, near the Canadian border,
00:14:58.120 dropping to negative 34 degrees.
00:15:00.560 In northeast Ohio, wind chills expected to go as low as negative 25.
00:15:05.700 Record low temperatures expected across the southern plains today,
00:15:09.060 with single-digit temps anticipated in parts of Oklahoma and Arkansas,
00:15:13.500 according to Fox Weather.
00:15:15.520 The system already proving deadly.
00:15:17.560 Two men in Louisiana dying from hypothermia,
00:15:20.120 according to the state's Department of Health.
00:15:22.300 More than 1,800 miles of the U.S.
00:15:24.280 now blanketed in snow from the Rockies to the East Coast, reports CNN.
00:15:28.520 As of Sunday afternoon, the Weather Channel reporting 16 inches in Davis, West Virginia,
00:15:34.440 8 1⁄2 inches in Pittsburgh, another 8 inches in St. Louis.
00:15:38.780 We got nearly a foot and a half here in Connecticut.
00:15:42.060 The ice, especially across the south, proving to be the most destructive.
00:15:45.840 On social media, pictures and videos circulating showing power lines encased in thick ice.
00:15:50.940 In some areas, utility poles collapsing under the added weight.
00:15:54.720 Frozen tree limbs snapping, bringing down lines.
00:15:57.300 About 1 million customers losing power across the south at certain points over the weekend,
00:16:02.140 according to the AP.
00:16:03.820 Many school districts around the country announcing closures or remote learning today.
00:16:08.600 Boo.
00:16:09.240 Remote learning.
00:16:10.660 Citing dangerous travel conditions and power concerns.
00:16:14.260 Houston, Dallas, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Boston, Memphis, Nashville, and Baltimore,
00:16:18.180 among those canceling classes entirely.
00:16:20.900 Travel disruptions compounding through the weekend.
00:16:23.000 FlightAware.com reporting more than 19,000 delays and over 12,000 cancellations yesterday
00:16:29.440 alone.
00:16:30.640 The New York Times reporting yesterday had the most flight cancellations of any day since
00:16:35.640 the early days of the pandemic.
00:16:37.960 LaGuardia Airport in New York closing Sunday afternoon through the evening.
00:16:41.700 CBS News reporting at the time of the cancellation, more than 90% of flights had already been canceled.
00:16:46.760 At least 24 states are under emergency weather declarations, emergency crews working round-the-clock
00:16:53.100 to clear roads and restore power.
00:16:55.600 The Weather Channel reporting the storm is expected to linger across parts of the northeast.
00:17:00.400 Much of the country remains in winter storm and ice warnings, with officials stressing the
00:17:04.860 importance of checking local forecasts and advisories.
00:17:08.240 Rock climber Alex Honnold, who famously climbed the 3,000-foot El Capitan rock face in Yosemite
00:17:16.480 National Park without ropes, making history again.
00:17:20.720 Successfully summiting one of the world's tallest buildings without any safety equipment.
00:17:25.920 Huh.
00:17:26.680 Honnold taking on Taipei 101, the iconic 1,667-foot-tall building in Taiwan.
00:17:34.160 Though the skyscraper is significantly shorter than El Capitan,
00:17:37.300 the challenge presenting unique risks.
00:17:40.420 Glass and steel offering less friction than a rock face, making slipping far more likely.
00:17:46.120 Honnold beginning the climb early Sunday morning local time.
00:17:49.120 The event broadcasts live on Netflix, with a 10-second delay in the event of tragedy.
00:17:54.760 Hundreds gathering on the ground and inside the building, which houses retail and office space,
00:17:59.700 to witness the ascent.
00:18:01.700 Wearing a bright red shirt and armed only with a chalk bag and climbing shoes,
00:18:06.280 Honnold beginning his climb, his wife, Sonny McCandless, in attendance.
00:18:12.140 Their two children, three-year-old June and 23-month-old Alice, not present.
00:18:16.680 As he climbed higher, the increasing wind becoming more visible,
00:18:20.640 whipping his shirt and tossing his hair.
00:18:22.960 Several times during the ascent, Honnold pausing on narrow ledges
00:18:25.880 to wipe his shoes and hands clean of the building's greasy residue.
00:18:29.240 44 minutes into the climb, Honnold passing the 60th floor.
00:18:35.520 Where wife, Sonny, watches from inside. 0.93
00:18:38.220 With a wide smile and a nervous giggle, she flashes a thumbs up.
00:18:44.020 Alex smiles and continues upward.
00:18:46.500 Reaching the final stage, the tower, Honnold makes a few final moves,
00:18:50.800 then hoists himself onto the very top.
00:18:53.220 His reaction, moments later. 0.93
00:19:02.520 Sick!
00:19:04.520 Honnold taking a selfie at the top and waving to the crowd below 0.84
00:19:08.500 before unraveling a rope to rappel down to a staging area.
00:19:13.300 The world and his wife breathing a sigh of relief.
00:19:16.760 So great!
00:19:17.660 Thank you!
00:19:18.120 Was it really hot?
00:19:24.620 Yeah, it was great.
00:19:25.660 Was it?
00:19:26.180 Let's get in the elevator! 0.99
00:19:27.360 Yeah, how do we go to the elevator?
00:19:28.820 I'll lead the way.
00:19:29.700 I've got the stairs and the elevators really dialed.
00:19:31.900 Yeah, show me the stairs.
00:19:33.540 In total, the climb taking one hour and 32 minutes.
00:19:37.040 The elevator ride down, less than 60 seconds.
00:19:39.860 And that'll do it for your AM update.
00:19:44.500 I'm Megan Kelly.
00:19:45.480 Join me back here for the MK Show,
00:19:47.180 live on SiriusXM's The Megan Kelly Channel, 111 at noon east,
00:19:50.660 on youtube.com slash megankelly,
00:19:52.440 and on all podcast platforms.
00:19:54.180 Boarding for flight 246 to Toronto is delayed 50 minutes.
00:20:01.640 Ugh, what?
00:20:03.980 Sounds like Ojo time.
00:20:05.660 Play Ojo?
00:20:06.360 Great idea!
00:20:07.660 Feel the fun with all the latest slots in live casino games,
00:20:10.200 and with no wagering requirements,
00:20:11.620 what you win is yours to keep.
00:20:13.020 Groovy.
00:20:13.540 Hey, I won!
00:20:15.360 Feel the fun.
00:20:16.640 Play Ojo.
00:20:18.540 Boarding will begin when passenger Fisher is done celebrating.
00:20:21.520 19 plus Ontario only, please play responsibly.
00:20:23.320 Concerned about your gambling or that of someone close to you?
00:20:25.200 Call 1-866-531-2600 or visit connexontario.ca.