Elon and Vivek Prepare For DOGE, Pete Hegseth to Pentagon, and Trump Goes to DC, with Bill Ackman

Megyn Kelly is joined by Bill Ackman, CEO of Pershing Square, to talk about the exciting development that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), how to give a fair severance to the government employees who will be losing their jobs, the key element of Elon and Vivek making government more efficient and not just smaller, Trump's pick of former Fox News host Pete Hegseth for Defense Secretary, Hegseth's lengthy military background, his Shawn Ryan interview that shows the exciting way he'll lead the Pentagon, why Donald Trump is the answer to solving the immigration crisis in America, his plans for tariffs and how they'll affect the economy, MSNBC and Al Sharpton's major ethical lapse in accepting money from Kamala campaign before an interview, the decline of corporate media at CNN and elsewhere, Trump meeting with Biden at the White House, the incredible moment when Trump came face-to-face with the man working to undermine him for so long, the rise of anti-Semitism throughout Europe and the United State, how unchecked immigration can lead to anti-Jewish violence, the post-October 7 rise of anti-Israel sentiment on college campuses, and more.

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[debrarenteria]

My 40 year old daughter had disowned me for voting all conservative. I love your show. Thank you for all your work.

[vascabeall]

I am a 94 yo fan of yours, Megyn and love your show...true, full of integrity and all the good stuff. I am so excited about so many awesome things...the election results were out of this world and now all the appointments! Wow! This morning, learning about Elon and Vivek - Department of Efficiency! Way to go. And so much young bloods on board. It's time we have younger ones in the government; the older ones def need to hang it up. Ameroca is back in business! Great to be an American!

[gigicooper]

The View is disgusting…I voted for Trump and would never dream of not speaking to my friends or relatives over politics.

[crunchybiscuits]

My daughter was born in Barbados, received a full scholarship to SMU in Texas she graduated with honors iin international finance, she worked for five years paying lawyers to obtain a green card, when she married an American she became legal and could more or less ask her own salary as she was so amazing. That is where immigration needs improvement you loose so many brilliant people because they get taken advantage of while waiting to be legal.

[twiladimatteo]

Hearing you talk about immigration, I know a woman who came here from Australia legally. She became my sister's co worker in a hospital in California. She became her very close friend. They worked in the lab together. I visited with her & her husband when I would fly out to visit my sister & family. She a actually sold everything bought a motor home and left California when illegals were flooding the country. She would always talk about Australia having strict immigration laws and they would not let people in unless they had higher education and had skills and would be an asset to the country. She couldn't believe what our immigration system had become. She knew how many years it took her to become a citizen of this country she loves. Her & her husband settled in the state of Kentucky, which they love. She immediately was hired at a local hospital because of all her qualifications. Even though the pay was less then what she was use to in California she was happy there.

[pinoyusa]

Older President’s wisdom with younger and bright cabinet members, I’m very excited for the future of our country.❤️

[FlowerxLady]

Pete Hegseth is Amazing!!! 🇺🇸🙏♥️🇺🇸🙏♥️ God Bless America 🇺🇸

[gypsy]

87, 000 new IRS hires need to be FIRED!

[scarletsletter]

I’m so happy you interviewed Bill! ❤ I’ve know him for years since I was an analyst doing deal work & then representing biotech. He is the real thing- a genuinely ethical person & family man. His wife is amazing too!

It’s been inspiring to watch Bill gain confidence in areas beyond finance in recent years & see him on shows like this. He’s charismatic. but not a natural-born entertainer/ extrovert. He’s had to push himself. The first time I saw him speak, he was so nervous! But after 10/7, he became really upset by events abroad & knew he had the morally righteous position. I think that’s given him a sense of purpose & newfound confidence. He grew his Twitter following significantly, made headlines by pulling donations from Harvard (if I recall correctly), & later openly supported Trump. Though we’re different religions, I’ve always felt like Bill is a godly man & a wonderful role model. Please bring him back often! ❤

[timandsuzidickey]

WHAT. A. GREAT GUEST. !!!! Thanks. !!

[TSIRM]

Bill summed it up – I can’t remember feeling this proud to be in American for a long time❣️

[Nebraskagal]

In 61 years that I've been alive I haven't seen anybody work harder before they actually got into office and Donald Trump and it's refreshing to see somebody's actually going to do something instead of just talk about it at least somebody's going to look at the problem and try to fix it I'm poor and I wish somebody would try to fix it nobody ever talks about helping us they just go on their vacations and we just keep waiting

[akchaney]

Ackman's explanation of how DEI is fundamentally anti-American was excellent. I had never looked at it from that perspective. Kind of an "ah ha" lightbulb moment. Great work!

[michaelanim]

So glad seeing Bill on the show. A fine American

[swood]

Thanks Megyn for the best News/Analysis podcast on YouTube.

[Dankness]

Bill Ackman makes some seriously thought provoking statements. One that floored me was how he believes Donald Trump’s goal is to be the greatest President that this country has ever had.
The details on immigration were spectacular, as were the DC layoff processes. I’m an economist by education mainly, but his comments on tariffs were well stated. This has been a fantastic business seminar.

[sflasaint]

He’s picking really young people which I think is outstanding.

[jenn]

“I’ve not been this excited to be an American in a long time” 😭❤️🇺🇸

This, as a “normal” working class woman is how I’ve felt since last Tuesday!

[sonjameyers]

Thank you for giving everyone the opportunity to listen to Bill Ackman...amazing....thank you for all you do...

[kvanvig]

Such a great conversation! Great listen!!