During a recent episode of SiriusXM’s The Megyn Kelly Show, renowned radio host Megyn Kelly engaged in a spirited discussion with Michael Knowles from The Daily Wire regarding former President Donald Trump’s potential absence from the upcoming GOP primary debates. While Knowles firmly believed that Trump’s decision to skip the debates was the right move, citing the lack of benefits and referencing Trump’s previous “disastrous” debate with President Joe Biden during the 2020 election, Kelly presented an alternative viewpoint.
Expressing her understanding of the situation, Kelly suggested that giving the people what they want might be a valid approach. She acknowledged Trump’s immense popularity among his supporters and his captivating presence on the debate stage. Having witnessed his performances firsthand, Kelly described the intrigue surrounding Trump’s ability to captivate audiences and wondered how his tactics would resonate with voters.
Kelly reminisced about a past debate in Michigan, where she found herself seated just twelve feet away from Trump. During that memorable encounter, Trump made an unprecedented remark about the size of his manhood. Rather than being met with backlash, the comment was enthusiastically received by his fervent followers. Kelly highlighted Trump’s entertaining and clever nature, citing his infamous retort to Jeb Bush’s claim of having “more energy,” which effectively ended Bush’s campaign with a single sentence.
Recognizing Trump’s rhetorical prowess, Kelly cautioned that his opponents faced potential danger if he were to participate in the debates. While Trump may not need the debates to bolster his own standing, the impact he could have on his adversaries should not be underestimated. Kelly emphasized that Trump possesses the ability to deliver verbal blows that can leave his opponents politically wounded, never to recover again. Refuting the notion that Chris Christie could successfully challenge Trump, Kelly contended that it would be more plausible for Trump to dismantle Christie’s chances instead.
KELLY: I can see the other side too though, because it’s almost like — give the people what they want. They love him, they adore him, his fans. He’s great on the debate stage. I mean, I’ve sat out there on the opposite end of the guy, you know, 12 feet away watching him do his thing and wondered how will this play? How will this play?
KELLY: We were on the stage in Michigan together and he was making reference to the size of his manhood. I was like, well, that’s a first. I’ve done a bunch of these debates. I’ve never seen that happen. They ate it up. He’s entertaining. He’s clever.
KELLY: Remember the Jeb Bush? ‘Oh, more energy. I like that.’ That was the end of Jeb Bush. He ended Jeb Bush in one sentence. So he’s got, you know, if he shows, there’s some danger to the other candidates, because while he doesn’t necessarily need it to boost his own numbers everybody talks about how Chris Christie’s gonna take down Trump. That’s not gonna happen. But he could take down Chris Christie. I mean, Trump has the ability to absolutely stab you in the heart, rhetorically on the debate stage, and you never fight again. So I could see some reasons for him to do it as well.
