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Trump Delivers State of the Union, "El Mencho" Raid Fallout, Possible UFO Disclosure: AM Update 2/25

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This is the full, timestamped transcript of "Trump Delivers State of the Union, "El Mencho" Raid Fallout, Possible UFO Disclosure: AM Update 2/25", an episode of Megyn Kelly published February 25, 2026 (18 min, about 2,792 words). It mentions 38 people, works and ideas, including Donald Trump, Megan Kelly, UAPs, Mexico, Cartel Violence.

What this episode is about

A brief overview: President Trump’s State of the Union address is covered alongside fallout from a raid on a cartel leader in Mexico, a theft-and-incident involving an ambulance tied to immigration authorities, and initial moves toward releasing information on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). The update also mentions broad topics like pensions, inflation, and calls for gold diversification.

Key takeaways

  • Inflation and Wall Street praise collide: a year of gains masks broader economic fault lines and policy trade-offs.
  • Trump's SOTU framing blends campaign theatrics with fiscal claims, inviting skepticism on real inflation, deficits, and immigration policy.
  • UAPs to gold ads: credibility shifts when state-of-nation updates mingle with commercial pitches and tech shocks.
  • Campaign rhetoric touts historic crime drops while voters face persistent cost pressures, highlighting a gap between narrative and lived experience.
  • Celebrity-graced policy moments reveal how emotional appeals and patriotism are used to cushion tough policy bets.

Who speaks in this episode?

What is discussed, and when

  1. – 3:00: Gold, Donald Trump, Megan Kelly, Cartel Violence
  2. – 6:00: Election Integrity, Sarah Beckm, Charlie Kirk, Erica Kirk
  3. – 9:00: Ilan Omar, Abigail Spanberger, Ana Zurretka, Ireina Zeretska
  4. – 12:00: Mexico, Cartel Violence, Eleno Oagura, ICE
  5. – 15:00: ICE, Meridian, Idaho, DHS, Malicious Destruction of Government Property
  6. – 18:00: UFOs, Barack Obama, Nonhuman Intelligence, Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna
  7. – 18:16: Megan Kelly, SiriusXM

Notable quotes from "Trump Delivers State of the Union, "El Mencho" Raid Fallout, Possible UFO Disclosure: AM Update 2/25"

  • President Trump delivers a lengthy State of the Union address. New details on the deadly cartel violence in Mexico after the raid that killed Eleno. It was good old-fashioned police work that got us to.
    about Donald Trump · at
  • All voters must show proof of citizenship in order to vote. And no more crooked mail in ballots except for illness disability military or travel. None. And this should be an easy.
    about Election Integrity · at
  • Moving hearts and minds, one monotone syllable at a time. We'll have full coverage and analysis later today on the MK show.
    about Megan Kelly · at
  • Accused of stealing an ambulance, loading it with gas cans, and driving it into a building linked to DHS and ICE in an alleged arson attempt. And a cheeky comment from…
    about ICE · at
  • Least two gas cans and a plastic bag into the vehicle. At about 11:10 p.m., investigators alleging George drove the ambulance through the doors of a commercial building…
    about Meridian, Idaho · at
  • An off-hand comment from former President Obama earlier this month, fueling renewed speculation about extraterrestrial life and now possibly leading to the feds finally fessing up.
    about Barack Obama · at
  • War and other parts of his administration to begin identifying and releasing files related to potential non-human intelligence, unidentified aerial phenomena or UAPs…
    about UAPs · at
  • Exploring the issue, while Stephen Spielberg's fictional film Disclosure Day is set for release in June. Could real disclosure finally be coming? The truth is out there.
    about UFOs · at

Who and what is mentioned in this episode?

People

  • Donald Trump — Person · Primary newsmaker (referenced) · 1 mention · first at
    Delivers the State of the Union, promotes election-related legislation, highlights border policy, and orders declassification efforts related to UAPs/UFOs and nonhuman intelligence.
  • Megan Kelly — Person · Host / anchor · 2 mentions · first at
    Anchors the AM update, narrates each story segment, and promotes later coverage on 'The MK show' and distribution platforms.
  • Barack Obama — Person · Referenced public figure · 1 mention · first at
    His viral podcast remark about aliens triggers renewed speculation and becomes a catalyst for Trump's declassification directive.
  • Eleno Oagura — Person · Referenced cartel figure (reported killed) · 2 mentions · first at
    Named as a top cartel boss killed in a U.S.-assisted operation, prompting cartel backlash and broader discussion of cartel violence in Mexico.
    New details emerging in the US assisted operation by Mexican security forces on Sunday that killed top cartel boss Nimio Eleno Oagura. Mexican authorities revealing they…
  • Pete Hexath — Person · Referenced government official · 1 mention · first at
    As 'Secretary of War' he is said to be reviewing files for compliance with Trump's declassification directive related to UAPs/nonhuman intelligence.
    Step forward in gaining access to information previously stonewalled by defense officials. Secretary of War Pete Hexath saying yesterday his department has already begun reviewing the files.
  • Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna — Person · Referenced advocate / policymaker · 1 mention · first at
    Presented as a leading voice pushing for UAP transparency and pledging to work with the Secretary of War and DNI to fulfill declassification.
    Luna of Florida, one of the leading voices pushing for UAP transparency, responding on X, quote, I'm looking forward to working with both the Secretary of War and Director of…
  • Ilan Omar — Person · Referenced political antagonist in SOTU scene · 2 mentions · first at
    Portrayed as repeatedly breaking protocol and heckling Trump during the joint session, raising the question of discipline.
    Congresswoman Ilan Omar of Minnesota breaking protocol several times, yelling at the president, You killed Americans.
  • Tulsi Gabbard — Person · Referenced government official · 1 mention · first at
    Named as Director of National Intelligence in the context of coordinating UAP declassification efforts.
    Responding on X, quote, I'm looking forward to working with both the Secretary of War and Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, to fulfill President Trump's agenda for declassification on the subject of UAPs.
  • Sarah Beckm — Person · Referenced victim (honored in SOTU) · 1 mention · first at
    Cited as a 20-year-old National Guard member killed in an ambush while patrolling Washington, D.C., with her parents present as guests.
    Among them, Erica Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk, and the parents of 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckm, who tragically lost her life in an ambush while patrolling DC last year.
  • Ana Zurretka — Person · Referenced SOTU guest (bereaved mother) · 1 mention · first at
    Introduced by Trump as a woman 'who's been through hell' in connection with the killing of her daughter on a North Carolina train.
    We are honored to be joined tonight by a woman who's been through hell, Ana Zurretka. Last summer, 23-year-old Ireina was riding home on the train when a deranged monster who had been arrested.
  • Ireina Zeretska — Person · Referenced victim · 1 mention · first at
    Described as a 23-year-old killed in a knife attack on a North Carolina train; used in the speech to argue for tougher criminal justice/immigration policies.
    We are honored to be joined tonight by a woman who's been through hell, Ana Zurretka. Last summer, 23-year-old Ireina was riding home on the train when a deranged monster who…
  • Abigail Spanberger — Person · Referenced respondent (Democratic response speaker) · 1 mention · first at
    Identified as the newly elected Governor of Virginia delivering the Democrats' official response criticizing Trump's speech.
    Omar face similar discipline? For the Democrat's official response, newly elected Governor of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger.
  • Brian Tyler Cohen — Person · Referenced interviewer / podcaster · 1 mention · first at
    Hosted the interview where Barack Obama made the viral 'aliens' remark that spurred renewed disclosure speculation.
    Leading to the feds finally fessing up about what they know. The viral moment coming during a podcast interview with Brian Tyler Cohen when Mr. Obama was asked directly if…
  • Charlie Kirk — Person · Referenced deceased figure · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned only to identify Erica Kirk as his widow during the State of the Union guest roll call.
    Among them, Erica Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk, and the parents of 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckm, who tragically lost her life in an ambush while patrolling DC last year.
  • Erica Kirk — Person · Referenced special guest (SOTU attendee) · 1 mention · first at
    Identified as the widow of Charlie Kirk and mentioned among special guests highlighted during Trump's address.
    Among them, Erica Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk, and the parents of 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckm, who tragically lost her life in an ambush while patrolling DC last year.
  • Connor Haliba — Person · Referenced athlete (honored in SOTU) · 1 mention · first at
    Named as the Olympic hockey goalie praised by Trump and said to be slated for the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
    American women who will soon be coming to the White House because I've never seen a goalender play as well as goalie Connor Haliba that I will soon be presenting Connor with…
  • Joe Wilson — Person · Referenced historical comparator · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned to compare past congressional outbursts ('You lie!' to Obama) with Ilhan Omar's heckling of Trump.
    Back in 2009, Congressman Joe Wilson was admonished by the House for shouting, You lie! to then President Obama during his address to Congress, Will Omar face similar discipline? For the.

Companies & orgs

  • ICE — Organization · Referenced government organization (incident target) · 3 mentions · first at
    ICE offices are described as being in the building that was allegedly rammed and doused with gasoline in the Idaho incident.
  • DHS — Organization · Referenced government organization (incident target) · 2 mentions · first at
    A building housing DHS offices is described as the target of an alleged arson attempt involving a stolen ambulance in Idaho.
    Say she stole an ambulance, packed it with gasoline, and drove it into a building tied to federal immigration authorities. And President Trump orders his administration to…
  • Truth Social — Company · Communication platform (referenced) · 1 mention · first at
    Identified as the platform where Trump posted his directive to begin identifying and releasing UAP/nonhuman intelligence files.
    Later that evening, Mr. Trump posting to Truth Social directing the Department of War and other parts of his administration to begin identifying and releasing files related to potential.
  • SiriusXM — Company · Distribution platform · 1 mention · first at
    Named as a platform carrying 'The Megan Kelly channel 111' where the MK show is broadcast live.

Concepts & topics

  • UAPs — Concept · Core topic · 6 mentions
    Central to the episode’s latter segment: Trump orders identification and release of government files related to UAPs and potential nonhuman intelligence.
  • Cartel Violence — Concept · Core topic · 2 mentions · first at
    Discussed through the raid killing a cartel leader and the subsequent violent backlash across regions in Mexico.
    President Trump delivers a lengthy State of the Union address. New details on the deadly cartel violence in Mexico after the raid that killed Eleno. It was good old-fashioned police work that got us to where we were at tonight.
  • Nonhuman Intelligence — Concept · Core topic (disclosure framing) · 2 mentions · first at
    Explicitly named in Trump's directive to release files and in the episode’s framing question about learning 'the truth' about aliens.
    War and other parts of his administration to begin identifying and releasing files related to potential non-human intelligence, unidentified aerial phenomena or UAPs…
  • UFOs — Concept · Core topic (synonym/related to UAPs) · 2 mentions · first at
    Used interchangeably with UAPs in the declassification discussion and frames the public-facing 'aliens' narrative.
  • Election Integrity — Concept · Core political topic · 2 mentions · first at
    Trump argues for proof-of-citizenship and voter ID requirements (SAVE Act) as necessary for election integrity.
  • Malicious Destruction of Government Property — Concept · Legal charge (core incident descriptor) · 1 mention · first at
    One of the federal charges faced by Sarah Elizabeth George for the alleged arson attempt at a building linked to DHS/ICE.
    Can be destroyed by the truth, then it should be destroyed. It was built in lies anyway. George now facing charges of malicious destruction of government property by fire and…
  • Malicious Destruction of Property — Concept · Legal charge (core incident descriptor) · 1 mention · first at
    Second charge described in the Idaho incident, tied to property used in or affecting interstate commerce.
    Lies anyway. George now facing charges of malicious destruction of government property by fire and malicious destruction of property used in or affecting interstate commerce.…
  • Gold — Concept · Advertised financial concept · 2 mentions · first at
    Promoted as a hedge during uncertainty and as an IRA/401k diversification option via Birch Gold Group.
    Gold in a tax sheltered retirement account is right for you. Birch Gold can help you convert an existing IRA or 401k into an IRA in gold. Just text MK to the number 989898 to…
  • Digital Currency — Concept · Advertised macro-risk concept · 1 mention · first at
    Listed among reasons for economic uncertainty used to justify holding gold via Birch Gold Group.
    International disputes, inflation, rising national debt, digital currency.

Places & events

  • Mexico — Place · Primary international location · 3 mentions · first at
    Setting for the cartel raid and subsequent violence; used to discuss U.S.-assisted operations and cartel backlash.
    New details emerging in the US assisted operation by Mexican security forces on Sunday that killed top cartel boss Nimio Eleno Oagura. Mexican authorities revealing they located by surveilling a.
  • Meridian, Idaho — Place · Primary incident location · 2 mentions · first at
    Location of the emergency center where the ambulance was stolen and the city where the DHS/ICE-linked building was allegedly attacked.
  • North Carolina — Place · Referenced location (crime victim story) · 1 mention · first at
    Named as the location of the train where Ireina Zeretska was killed, referenced during the State of the Union.
    Other patriotic or moving tributes like when the president honored Ena Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee killed on a North Carolina train whose mother stood wiping away tears.
  • Canyon County — Place · Incident-related location · 1 mention · first at
    Referenced as the jurisdiction of the paramedics ambulance allegedly stolen before the attempted arson in Meridian, Idaho.
    District of Ohio, on February 18th at approximately 11 p.m., George allegedly stole a Canyon County paramedics ambulance parked outside St. Luke's Emergency Center in Meridian, Idaho.
  • Virginia — Place · Referenced political location · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned because Abigail Spanberger is identified as the newly elected Governor of Virginia delivering the Democratic response.
    Omar face similar discipline? For the Democrat's official response, newly elected Governor of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger.

Media & podcasts

  • Age of Disclosure — Media · Referenced documentary · 1 mention · first at
    Cited as a recent documentary (released in November) contributing to the popularity of 'disclosure' discourse around UAPs.
    Transparency on the issue. The word disclosure rather popular in recent months. The documentary Age of Disclosure released this past November exploring the issue, while Stephen…
  • Disclosure Day — Media · Referenced film · 1 mention · first at
    Mentioned as an upcoming fictional Steven Spielberg film, used to contrast pop-culture disclosure with potential real disclosure.
    Disclosure released this past November exploring the issue, while Stephen Spielberg's fictional film Disclosure Day is set for release in June. Could real disclosure finally be coming? The truth is out there.

Sponsors

  • Birch Gold Group — Company · Advertiser / recommended product provider · 1 mention · first at
    Presented as a way for listeners to diversify retirement savings into precious metals amid inflation, debt, and digital currency concerns.
    Impact the US economy. See if holding gold in a tax sheltered retirement account is right for you. Birch Gold can help you convert an existing IRA or 401k into an IRA in gold.…

Full transcript with timestamps

Good morning everyone. I'm Megan Kelly. It's Wednesday, February 25th, 2026, and this is your AM update.

One year boosting pensions, 401ks, and retirement accounts for the millions and millions of Americans. They're all gaining. Everybody's up.

President Trump delivers a lengthy State of the Union address. New details on the deadly cartel violence in Mexico after the raid that killed Eleno. It was good old-fashioned police work that got us to where we were at tonight.

An Idaho woman in custody after police say she stole an ambulance, packed it with gasoline, and drove it into a building tied to federal immigration authorities. And President Trump orders his administration to begin identifying and releasing information on UAPs, unidentified aerial phenomena, more commonly known as UFOs. Will we learn the truth about nonhuman intelligence? All that and more coming up in just a moment on your AM update. International disputes, inflation, rising national debt, digital currency. There's a never- ending list of reasons gold has risen over 700% in the last 20 years, and a never-ending list of reasons smart Americans diversify a portion of their savings into precious metals with Birch Gold Group. Gold can thrive during uncertainty, which is why it's a crucial part of a balanced financial strategy. It gives you peace of mind given all the events that could impact the US economy. See if holding

gold in a tax sheltered retirement account is right for you. Birch Gold can help you convert an existing IRA or 401k into an IRA in gold. Just text MK to the number 989898 to receive your free info kit on gold. There's no obligation, just useful information. With an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau and tens of thousands of happy customers, consider letting Birch Gold help you diversify with gold so you too can have peace of mind regardless of the uncertainty. Text MK to the number 989898. An affable Donald Trump ready to celebrate GOP accomplishments and spar with heckling Democrats taking to the joint session of Congress to proclaim

the state of our union is strong. The president outlining his vision for the nation while selling the good he's accomplished so far, especially on the economy. The Biden administration and its allies in Congress gave us the worst inflation in the history of our country. But in 12 months, my administration has driven core inflation down to the lowest level in more than 5 years. And in the last 3 months of 2025, it was down to 1.7%. Gasoline, which reached a peak of over $6 a gallon in some states under my predecessor. It was quite honestly a disaster, is now below $2.30 a gallon in most states and in some places $1.99 a gallon. Mortgage rates are the lowest in four years and falling fast. And the annual cost of a typical new mortgage is down almost $5,000 just since I took office. One year. The stock market has set 53 all-time record highs since the election. Think of that.

One year, boosting pensions, 401ks, and retirement accounts for the millions and millions of Americans. They're all gaining. Everybody's up.

Few new policies unveiled, but one has 83% support amongst the public. The Save Act. The president urging Congress to pass the bill, which would require proof of US citizenship when registering to vote, arguing it is crucial for election integrity.

Perhaps most importantly, I'm asking you to approve the Save America Act to stop illegal aliens and others who are unpermitted persons from voting in our sacred American elections. That cheating is rampant in our elections. that's rampant is very simple. All voters must show voter ID. All voters must show proof of citizenship in order to vote. And no more crooked mail in ballots except for illness disability military or travel. None. And this should be an easy one. The president also pointing to what he called a historic crackdown at the southern border, arguing his policies have sharply decreased illegal crossings and reduced crime in America.

After four years in which millions and millions of illegal aliens poured across our borders totally unvetted and unchecked, we now have the strongest and most secure border in American history by far. In the past nine months, zero illegal aliens have been admitted to the United States. The flow of deadly fentinol across our border is down by a record 56% in one year. And last year, the murder rate saw its single largest decline in recorded history. This is the biggest decline, think of it, in recorded history, the lowest number in over 125 years.

The address also featuring emotional moments as President Trump welcomed special guests seated in the chamber. Among them, Erica Kirk, the widow of the late Charlie Kirk, and the parents of 20-year-old National Guard member Sarah Beckm, who tragically lost her life in an ambush while patrolling DC last year. Mr. Trump also honoring the US men's Olympic hockey team, celebrating their recent gold medal victory over Canada following a day spent hanging out at the White House. HERE WITH US TONIGHT IS A GROUP OF WINNERS who just made the entire nation proud. The men's gold medal Olympic hockey team. Come on in.

They beat a fantastic Canadian team in overtime as everybody saw as did the American women who will soon be coming to the White House because I've never seen a goalender play as well as goalie Connor Haliba that I will soon be presenting Connor with our highest civilian honor which we will be given and which has been given to many athletes over the years. But when I say many, not too many, like 12. It's called the highest civilian honor in our country, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The president noting that not all Democrats stood for our guys and shaming Dems for refusing to stand for other patriotic or moving tributes like when the president honored Ena Zarutska, a Ukrainian refugee killed on a North Carolina train whose mother stood wiping away tears.

We are honored to be joined tonight by a woman who's been through hell, Ana Zurretka. Last summer, 23-year-old Ireina was riding home on the train when a deranged monster who had been arrested over a dozen times and was released through no cash bail stood up and viciously slashed a knife through her neck and body. She had escaped a brutal war only to be slain by a hardened criminal set free to kill in America. Mrs. Zeretska, tonight I promise you we will ensure justice for your magnificent daughter Ireina. How do you not stand? How do you not stand?

Democrats determined to stay away from their embarrassing tactics of last year, ditching their little false signs for name tags with messages like, "Release the Epstein files." Congresswoman Ilan Omar of Minnesota breaking protocol several times, yelling at the president, "You killed Americans."

That is why I'm also asking you to end deadly sanctuary cities that protect the criminals and enact serious penalties for public officials who block the removal of criminal aliens. In many cases, drug lords, murderers all over our country. They're blocking the removal of these people out of our country and you should be ashamed of yourself.

Back in 2009, Congressman Joe Wilson was admonished by the House for shouting, "You lie!" to then President Obama during his address to Congress, "Will Omar face similar discipline?" For the Democrat's official response, newly elected Governor of Virginia, Abigail Spanberger.

In his speech tonight, the president did what he always does. He lied. He scapegoed. And he distracted. And he offered no real solutions to our nation's pressing challenges. So many of which he is actively making worse.

Moving hearts and minds, one monotone syllable at a time. We'll have full coverage and analysis later today on the MK show. New details emerging in the US assisted operation by Mexican security forces on Sunday that killed top cartel boss Nimio Eleno Oagura. Mexican authorities revealing they located by surveilling a close associate of one of his romantic partners. The associate escorting the woman to a rendevous with the cartel leader at a rural hideout. The New York Times reporting US officials briefed on the raid say information from the CIA had been quote instrumental in removing the cartel leader. The raid more deadly than previously reported. Eight cartel members killed in the initial gun battle. Twice as many as originally stated. The operation underscoring deepening US involvement in targeting cartels. The latest operation triggering violent cartel backlash. Dozens of vehicles torched, roads blocked with

attacks reported across multiple regions. According to Mexican Secretary of Security Omar Garcia, 25 members of the Mexican National Guard, a member of the National Attorney's Office, and one civilian whom local outlets report was a pregnant woman were killed in the unrest. Garcia reporting 34 additional suspected cartel members also killed in the aftermath and 70 more people arrested. Coming up, police arrest an Idaho woman accused of stealing an ambulance, loading it with gas cans, and driving it into a building linked to DHS and ICE in an alleged arson attempt. And a cheeky comment from President Obama may just lead the government to true disclosure on aliens.

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Roughly 4 minutes later, authorities say she stopped in a nearby lot, loading at least two gas cans and a plastic bag into the vehicle. At about 11:10 p.m., investigators alleging George drove the ambulance through the doors of a commercial building recently identified in news reports as containing DHS and ICE offices. According to the complaint, she stopped the ambulance inside the lobby, exited the vehicle, and poured gasoline on the floor. Authorities responding within minutes, prompting George to flee on foot. Investigators later recovering a plastic bag inside the ambulance containing a bottle of lighter fluid. Meridian Police Chief Tracy Basteria describing the extensive effort to identify the suspect.

Really, it was good old-fashioned police work that got us to where we are at tonight. These investigators literally went door to door looking for possible camera footage, possible witnesses, and other information and evidence stemming from I84 to Fairview from Locust Grove to Cloverdale. So, if you can imagine that footprint and the amount of time it took them and the amount of effort that it took, this coupled with their knowledge of technology helped to identify George as our suspect. Investigators say surveillance footage showed George returning to a Dodge Dakota pickup truck parked nearby after the incident and driving away.

Authorities also recovering a Walmart receipt linked to George timestamped roughly 2 hours before the attack listing quote several items observed in George's possession during commission of the crime, including two gas cans. George's Facebook page showing a number of political images, including a post shared the morning of the attack depicting the White House burning. George adding the caption, quote, "If it can be destroyed by the truth, then it should be destroyed. It was built in lies anyway." George now facing charges of malicious destruction of government property by fire and malicious destruction of property used in or affecting interstate commerce. Each charge carrying a potential sentence of 5 to 20 years in prison. The investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities say additional charges are possible. An off-hand comment from former President Obama earlier this month, fueling renewed speculation about extraterrestrial life and now possibly leading to the feds finally fessing up about what they know. The viral moment coming during a podcast interview with Brian Tyler Cohen when Mr. Obama was asked directly if aliens are real, responding, quote, "They're real, but I haven't seen them." The remark though quickly walked back by Mr. Obama, igniting a wave of curiosity. President Trump apparently taking it very seriously last week aboard Air Force One.

Barack Obama said that aliens are real. Have you seen any evidence of nonhuman visitors to Earth?

Well, he gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that, you know.

So, aliens are real. Well, I don't know if they're real or not. I can tell you he gave classified information. He's not supposed to be doing that. He made he made a big mistake. He took it out of classified information. No, I don't I don't have an opinion on it. I never talk about it. A lot of people do. A lot of people believe it.

Do you believe it, Peter? Well, the president can declassify anything that he wants to. So, if you want to get him out of trouble,

I may get him out of trouble by declassifying. Later that evening, Mr. Trump posting to Truth Social directing the Department of War and other parts of his administration to begin identifying and releasing files related to potential non-human intelligence, unidentified aerial phenomena or UAPs, unidentified flying objects or UFOs, and also quote any and all other information connected to these highly complex but extremely interesting and important matters. The key questions now, will any of it lead to meaningful disclosures? A source familiar with the process tells us the president's directive represents a huge step forward in gaining access to information previously stonewalled by defense officials. Secretary of War Pete Hexath saying yesterday his department has already begun reviewing the files.

Did you ever think that you would be the Secretary of War in charge of potentially declassifying extraterrestrial life? The American people?

I did not. I did not have that on my bingo card at all. And are you prepared to do that now?

Of course. I mean, we've got our people working on it right now. I don't want to oversell how much time it will take, right? We're we're digging in. We're going to be in full compliance with that executive order. Can you hear to provide that for the president? So, there'll be more coming on that as far as the process of what we'll do.

And and what sort of time frame do you have? Any sense for how long this is going to take?

I don't have a time frame for you yet, but standby. We'll get we'll get it for you.

Can you give us the latest on what's happening? Do you think aliens exist? We'll see. I I get to do the review and find out. Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna of Florida, one of the leading voices pushing for UAP transparency, responding on X, quote, I'm looking forward to working with both the Secretary of War and Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, to fulfill President Trump's agenda for declassification on the subject of UAPs. The American people will finally receive transparency on the issue. The word disclosure rather popular in recent months. The documentary Age of Disclosure released this past November exploring the issue, while Stephen Spielberg's fictional film Disclosure Day is set for release in June. Could real disclosure finally be coming? The truth is out there.

And that'll do it for your AM update. I'm Megan Kelly. Join me back here for the MK show live on SiriusXM's The Megan Kelly channel 111 at noon east on YouTube.com/MG Kelly and on all podcast platforms.

Questions about this episode

Who speaks in "Trump Delivers State of the Union, "El Mencho" Raid Fallout, Possible UFO Disclosure: AM Update 2/25"?

Megan Kelly (Guest), Donald Trump (Guest), Barack Obama (Guest), Pete Hexath (Guest), Tulsi Gabbard (Guest), Anna Paulina Luna (Guest).

What is "Trump Delivers State of the Union, "El Mencho" Raid Fallout, Possible UFO Disclosure: AM Update 2/25" about?

A brief overview: President Trump’s State of the Union address is covered alongside fallout from a raid on a cartel leader in Mexico, a theft-and-incident involving an ambulance tied to immigration authorities, and initial moves toward releasing information on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs). The update also mentions broad topics like pensions, inflation, and calls for gold diversification.

What is mentioned in this Megyn Kelly episode?

38 people, works and ideas are mentioned, including Donald Trump, Megan Kelly, UAPs, Mexico, Cartel Violence, Nonhuman Intelligence. Each one on this page links to its own page with every episode that mentions it.

How long is "Trump Delivers State of the Union, "El Mencho" Raid Fallout, Possible UFO Disclosure: AM Update 2/25"?

The episode runs 18 min; the transcript is about 2,792 words in 37 timestamped sections.

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