Megyn Kelly Exposes Deep State Establishment Plot To Derail Trump’s Cabinet Picks [WATCH]

Sirius XM host Megyn Kelly issued a stark warning about bipartisan efforts to derail President Donald Trump’s cabinet nominations as he prepares for his second term.

Speaking on her show, Kelly pointed to Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense, as the latest target of these efforts, citing the unsubstantiated accusations against him as a key tactic.

Kelly argued that similar attacks could extend to other prominent figures like RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard, who have been floated for potential cabinet roles.

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“If you don’t think they’re going to do this to RFK Jr., you haven’t been paying attention,” Kelly said.

Kelly acknowledged Hegseth’s personal history, which critics have used to challenge his nomination.

“I realize that Pete has his belly exposed. He has not led a perfect life, and there’s plenty if you want to start attacking his character in terms of his marital history and so on,” Kelly said.

However, she emphasized Hegseth’s personal transformation, citing a conversation they had. “As he said to me yesterday, he found around 20—I think it was 18 or so—he found his two J’s: his wife, Jen, and Jesus, and started changing his life in a profound way,” Kelly explained.

Kelly warned that if Hegseth’s nomination fails, it could set a precedent for targeting other Trump nominees based on their personal histories.

“Let’s say they get Pete’s scalp like they got Matt Gaetz’s scalp. Bobby Kennedy’s history makes Pete look like the consummate Boy Scout. He looks like he’s ready to enter the priesthood,” Kelly continued.

“So we are really at a crossroads here about whether we are going to sacrifice these nominees because of checkered personal pasts or not. It’s not going to get easier after Pete,” she concluded.

Former Fox News host Bill O’Reilly also weighed in on Trump’s cabinet picks, stating that Trump is well aware that some of his nominations, including Hegseth, may face significant opposition.

“While Trump knows that some of his cabinet picks are unlikely to be confirmed, he wants to send a message to MAGA supporters,” O’Reilly said during a NewsNation interview.

O’Reilly described Trump’s perspective on the nominations: “If these people won’t put my people in, it’s not my fault. I nominated them. They are bomb throwers, they don’t make it, I’ll get somebody else.”

O’Reilly argued that the strategy is part of Trump’s broader approach to messaging. “It’s all about messaging, and Donald Trump is a genius at messaging. That’s why he won the election,” he concluded.

Amid the controversy surrounding Hegseth’s nomination, President Trump reaffirmed his support for the former Fox News host and War on Terror veteran.

“Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe. He was a great student—Princeton/Harvard educated—with a Military state of mind,” Trump said on Thursday.

“He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense, one who leads with charisma and skill. Pete is a WINNER, and there is nothing that can be done to change that!!!” Trump added.

Pete Hegseth is doing very well. His support is strong and deep, much more so than the Fake News would have you believe. He was a great student – Princeton/Harvard educated – with a Military state of mind. He will be a fantastic, high energy, Secretary of Defense Defense, one who…

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Hegseth’s nomination highlights the intense scrutiny and political opposition that Trump’s cabinet picks are likely to face as the new administration takes shape.

With prominent voices like Kelly and O’Reilly weighing in, the debate underscores the broader challenges of assembling a cabinet under a politically charged atmosphere.

As confirmation hearings approach, the battle over Hegseth’s nomination may set the tone for Trump’s broader efforts to reshape his administration in his second term.

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