The Megyn Kelly Show - January 07, 2026


Trump Delivers Midterms Warning to House GOP, Admin Wants to Buy Greenland, DHS in MN： AM Update 1⧸7


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Length

18 minutes

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159.90807

Word Count

2,922

Sentence Count

221

Misogynist Sentences

1

Hate Speech Sentences

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Summary

Trump warns his fellow Republicans that if they don t win the midterms, they ll find a reason to impeach him. The Trump administration accelerates its push to acquire Greenland, and the Department of Homeland Security surges 2,000 agents to Minneapolis and St. Paul following rampant voter fraud allegations among the Somali community.


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00:00:30.000 Good morning, everyone. I'm Megan Kelly. It's Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. And this is your
00:00:38.440 AM Update. Because if we don't win the midterms, I mean, they'll find a reason to impeach me.
00:00:44.060 President Trump has a warning for his GOP House colleagues as lawmakers gear up for the midterm
00:00:49.800 election season. Republican Congressman Doug LaMalfa unexpectedly passes away.
00:00:54.920 We need Greenland from a national security situation. It's so strategic.
00:01:01.520 The Trump administration accelerates its push to acquire Greenland one way or another.
00:01:07.340 And the Department of Homeland Security surges 2,000 agents to Minneapolis and St. Paul following
00:01:13.000 rampant fraud allegations among the Somali community. All that and more coming up in just
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00:02:21.220 989898. President Trump yesterday delivering a start-of-the-year pep talk to House GOP members
00:02:29.880 as the 2026 midterm season is officially underway. The president openly acknowledging a hard political
00:02:36.840 reality. The party in power almost always struggles in the midterms following the presidential
00:02:42.900 election, often stalling the president's agenda. Rather than downplaying the risk, President Trump
00:02:48.580 framing it as an opportunity to make history, arguing that his first year in office has created
00:02:53.800 momentum he believes can lead to victory if Republicans deliver on core priorities.
00:02:58.820 And I want to wish everybody a happy new year, the most successful House Republican majority in
00:03:04.740 decades. And we did it with not a big majority. So together we had 12 months of unprecedented success
00:03:10.740 in 2025. And now we're going to make history and break records with the epic midterm victory that
00:03:17.420 we're going to pull off. It just doesn't seem to happen for people that win the presidency.
00:03:22.020 It's an amazing phenomenon. And we sure as hell are having a successful presidency. I will say that.
00:03:28.280 But even if it's successful, they don't win. I don't know what it is. It's something psychological.
00:03:34.240 President Trump urging lawmakers to focus on reminding voters of critical White House wins,
00:03:39.420 like securing the border and delivering most favored nation drug pricing, which lowers the cost of
00:03:45.320 prescription medications. Mr. Trump also imploring House members to bring a vote on federal voter ID
00:03:51.500 legislation. But we have to have voter ID. And you know, when you confront a Democrat about voter ID,
00:03:59.100 like in a debate or something, they're very embarrassed when they say, we want voter ID,
00:04:07.360 voter identification. The only reason somebody doesn't want that is because they want to cheat.
00:04:12.960 Our elections are crooked as hell. And you can win, not only win elections over that and not only win
00:04:19.340 future elections, but you'll win every debate because the public is really angry about it.
00:04:25.180 And you ought to, you ought to pass the SAFE Act or whatever you're going to call is, are we going to
00:04:30.520 SAVE Act or the SAVE America Act? I think we're going to change the name a little bit. You're going to put
00:04:34.760 that up for a vote. I think everybody in this room certainly should do it. And it's a bad vote for them.
00:04:40.640 But when somebody says, no, we don't want voter ID, that means they're crooked.
00:04:44.760 And the public understands it. You win elections with that.
00:04:47.860 Concerns about election integrity growing in recent years, fueled by COVID-era changes to voting
00:04:52.960 procedures, including expanded mail-in balloting. As of now, each state sets its own requirements,
00:04:58.880 deciding what, if any, ID is required to cast a vote. The SAVE Act would require voters to provide
00:05:04.760 proof of U.S. citizenship in order to vote in federal elections rather than simply attesting
00:05:10.020 to being a citizen. The president concluding his remarks with a warning about what's likely to come
00:05:15.240 if Democrats retake the House.
00:05:17.640 You got to win the midterms because if we don't win the midterms, it's just going to be, I mean,
00:05:23.960 they'll find a reason to impeach me. I'll get impeached. They are mean and smart,
00:05:30.180 but fortunately for you, they have horrible policy. We have great, solid, common sense policy.
00:05:38.740 They have horrendous policy. What they do is they stick together. They never have a no vote.
00:05:45.960 They impeached me. I never knew I was going to be impeached. I get a phone call. You just got
00:05:50.400 impeached. I said, what does that mean? It took them 10 minutes. They impeached the president.
00:05:56.800 Who did a damn good job? I rebuilt our military, Space Force. I got everything. I did a lot.
00:06:03.140 They impeached me for nothing, twice for nothing.
00:06:07.540 Some Democrats, including U.S. Congressman from New York, Dan Goldman, this week calling to impeach
00:06:12.180 the president over his arrest of Nicolas Maduro. A few Democrats also pushing last year to impeach
00:06:17.860 Secretary of War Pete Hegseth for ordering strikes on alleged drug vessels. House Minority Leader
00:06:23.840 Hakeem Jeffries at the time, saying he did not back the effort, as Democrats did not control the
00:06:28.500 House. The midterm election is set for Tuesday, November 3rd. U.S. Congressman from California,
00:06:37.240 Republican Doug LaMalfa, passing away unexpectedly yesterday at age 65. The Butte County Sheriff's
00:06:44.460 Office in Northern California, responding to a 911 call from his home in Richvale on Monday night.
00:06:50.700 Political reporting, the congressman suffered an aneurysm and a heart attack after being taken
00:06:55.860 into emergency surgery. Republicans close to Mr. LaMalfa reportedly unaware of any prior health issues
00:07:02.720 and shocked by the sudden passing of their colleague. The Butte County Sheriff's Office releasing a
00:07:08.020 statement, quote, in accordance with standard protocols, the coroner's unit is conducting an
00:07:12.860 investigation to determine the cause of death. The congressman, a fourth-generation rice farmer,
00:07:18.500 sat on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Agriculture Committee, and Natural
00:07:23.580 Resources Committee. Congressman Tim Burchett of Tennessee, a Republican, posting this tribute to
00:07:28.900 his colleague on X. I mean, this guy, salt of the earth, he was the epitome of what a true conservative
00:07:35.840 was. I can't tell you how devastating a blow this will be to his family and just Congress and
00:07:45.800 all of us. Anyway, say a prayer for his family, for some peace.
00:07:52.820 President Trump yesterday morning echoing a similar sentiment.
00:07:56.360 I want to express our tremendous sorrow at the loss of a great member, a great, great,
00:08:01.460 great member. Congressman Doug LaMalfa. He was the leader of the Western Caucus, a fierce
00:08:08.060 champion on California water issues, and a true defender of American children. He was a defender of
00:08:14.940 everybody. And our hearts go out to his wife, Jill, and his entire family. You know, he voted with me
00:08:20.660 100% of the time. Representative LaMalfa is survived by his wife, Jill, and four children,
00:08:26.700 and recently became a grandfather. LaMalfa's passing brings the already narrow GOP House
00:08:32.920 majority to an even tighter margin, Republicans now at 218 to Democrats 213. Under California law,
00:08:40.340 Governor Gavin Newsom has two weeks to call a special election to fill the seat held by Congressman
00:08:45.440 LaMalfa since 2013. Once announced, the election must be held within 140 days, potentially placing
00:08:52.660 the election in June. The recent passage of California's new congressional maps will likely
00:08:58.080 make it harder for a Republican to retain the seat in November's elections. Coming up, President Trump
00:09:05.480 is ready to take Greenland for real. And DHS surges agents into Minneapolis following reports of
00:09:12.240 extensive fraud allegedly perpetrated by its Somali community.
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00:10:23.140 Fresh off a daring U.S. military read, plucking Venezuela's leader, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife,
00:10:29.080 Celia, out of their bedroom inside a secure facility, President Trump announcing last night that
00:10:34.380 he will be bringing some 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuela's oil to the United States and selling
00:10:40.840 it. The president saying the oil will be sold at market price and that the proceeds will, quote,
00:10:46.180 be controlled by me as president of the United States of America to ensure it is used to benefit
00:10:52.260 the people of Venezuela and the U.S. The Wall Street Journal reporting that Mr. Trump will meet
00:10:58.400 with representatives from Chevron, ConocoPhillips, and ExxonMobil, among others at the White House
00:11:03.820 Friday to, quote, discuss making significant investments in Venezuela's oil sector. President
00:11:10.060 Trump has his eye not only on Venezuelan oil, but also on Greenland. European leaders shuddering
00:11:16.660 as President Trump once again renews his focus on acquiring the Arctic territory. After the
00:11:22.760 Venezuela operation and the White House's new embrace of the Don Rowe Doctrine, or the right
00:11:28.280 to control the strategic direction of the Western Hemisphere, the Trump administration
00:11:32.280 showing it will not hesitate to act on matters it considers a priority. Secretary of State
00:11:37.760 Marco Rubio stating it plainly in the press conference following the Maduro mission.
00:11:42.140 We have a president. The 47th president of the United States is not a game player. When he tells
00:11:46.920 you that he's going to do something, when he tells you he's going to address a problem,
00:11:50.460 he means it. He actions it.
00:11:52.900 President Trump throughout the weekend putting a number of countries like Colombia, Cuba, and Mexico
00:11:57.760 on notice while adding this Sunday night aboard Air Force One.
00:12:01.540 I will say this about Greenland. We need Greenland from a national security situation. It's so
00:12:09.320 strategic. Right now, Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place.
00:12:15.800 We need Greenland from the standpoint of national security. And Denmark is not going to be able to do
00:12:22.120 what I can tell you. You know what Denmark did recently to boost up security in Greenland?
00:12:27.820 They added one more dog sled. It's true. They thought that was a great move. We need Greenland
00:12:35.020 from the standpoint of national security. And the European Union needs us to have it. And they know
00:12:41.540 that. Greenland, the world's largest island and semi-autonomous territory within the Kingdom of
00:12:46.700 Denmark sits at a strategic crossroads between North America and Europe, directly across the
00:12:52.300 Arctic Ocean from Russia. The U.S. currently operates a military base in Greenland, a key
00:12:57.500 site for missile warnings and defense, as well as space surveillance. Greenland is also home to
00:13:02.560 troves of natural resources, including untapped reserves of key rare-earth minerals, critical for
00:13:07.940 developing sophisticated electronics and military equipment, and major oil and gas reserves.
00:13:12.940 Last year, Denmark's prime minister offering to allow the U.S. to increase its military presence
00:13:18.700 in Greenland as a compromise. Political reporting yesterday, the offer has gained little traction.
00:13:24.600 A European defense official saying, quote, the White House is not interested. On Sunday,
00:13:29.780 the Danish prime minister releasing a statement, quote, it makes absolutely no sense to talk about
00:13:34.620 the need for the United States to take over Greenland. The U.S. has no right to annex one of the
00:13:39.800 three countries in the Danish realm. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt releasing a statement yesterday,
00:13:44.840 quote, the president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign
00:13:50.180 policy goal. And of course, utilizing the U.S. military is always an option at the commander-in-chief's
00:13:56.860 disposal. The clearest statement to date from the White House suggesting military force could be on the
00:14:02.740 table. The Wall Street Journal reporting Secretary Rubio told lawmakers yesterday morning that there is no
00:14:08.600 imminent invasion. Rather, the goal is to simply buy Greenland from Denmark. One official telling
00:14:14.920 Reuters a number of ideas are in consideration, including purchasing the territory or forming what's
00:14:20.300 known as a compact of free association with Greenland's government. The U.S. has similar agreements with
00:14:26.640 several other small island nations, allowing them to retain sovereignty while the U.S. controls their
00:14:31.980 defense policy and provides financial assistance. Denmark and Greenland yesterday requesting a meeting
00:14:38.260 with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, yet another job for the busy top diplomat.
00:14:44.160 2026, off to an exciting start.
00:14:47.620 The Department of Homeland Security conducting its largest operation ever in Minnesota.
00:14:53.480 On Sunday, DHS surging 2,000 additional ICE and Homeland Security investigations agents
00:14:59.220 focused on transnational crimes to Minneapolis and St. Paul. The influx coming after weeks of reporting
00:15:05.660 on what some are calling the largest fraud scheme in history, allegedly perpetrated largely by members
00:15:10.940 of Minnesota's Somali community. Prosecutors estimating the fraud could amount to $9 billion,
00:15:16.840 though President Trump earlier this week suggesting the number might be far higher.
00:15:21.580 A late December report by independent journalist Nick Shirley going mega viral, exposing Somali-run daycare and
00:15:28.400 health centers in Minneapolis, allegedly receiving millions in taxpayer funding while seemingly providing
00:15:34.480 few, if any, services. The scandal reaching a fever pitch in Minnesota, prompting Governor Tim
00:15:40.560 Walsh, a Democrat, to drop his bid for a third term. On Tuesday morning, Homeland Security Secretary
00:15:45.980 Kristi Noem rolling into Minnesota to personally oversee the operation, which is expected to last 30 days,
00:15:52.560 per CBS News. DHS posting videos showing dozens of heavily armed agents rounding up suspected illegal
00:15:59.780 immigrants for processing. The Daily Wire reports ICE is positioning planes to quickly fly detainees from
00:16:06.100 Minnesota to other parts of the country that have available detention space for deportation.
00:16:11.260 Governor Walsh yesterday at a press conference on his decision to end his re-election campaign,
00:16:16.140 slamming the operation.
00:16:17.280 The war that's being waged against Minnesota, you're seeing it. We have a
00:16:21.000 ridiculous surge of apparently 2,000 people not coordinating with us that are for a show of
00:16:26.680 the cameras. We are under assault like no other time in our state's history because of a petty,
00:16:35.400 vile administration that doesn't care about the well-being of Minnesotans.
00:16:40.600 CBS News echoing additional criticism from Governor Walsh, pressing Secretary Noem without a
00:16:46.200 hint of irony on whether such a large operation is a responsible use of taxpayer dollars.
00:16:53.300 2,000 agents is enormous.
00:16:55.920 It is.
00:16:56.320 How do you justify that to the American taxpayer?
00:16:59.580 The American taxpayer is grateful that that resource allocation has been put here.
00:17:04.880 We've never seen this kind of fraudulent and abuse of programs before in recent history.
00:17:13.400 News Nation reporting nearly 34,000 illegal immigrants in Minnesota have been given final
00:17:19.180 orders of removal, meaning they've been ordered by a judge to get out, but they're still here.
00:17:25.120 Approximately 11,000 of those have criminal convictions.
00:17:28.500 And that'll do it for your AM update. I'm Megan Kelly. Join me back here for the MK Show,
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