Why Working Class Turned to Trump, and Kamala's Uniquely Terrible Campaign, with Batya Ungar-Sargon

Megyn Kelly is joined by Batya Ungar-Sargon, author of "Second Class," for this AM special episode to talk about why the American working class increasingly turned away from the left in the 2024 election and embraced Donald Trump, Dave Portnoy calling out the Dem tactics that are alienating voters, the glaring disconnect between Joe Scarborough and his "Morning Joe" co-hosts with the realities of everyday Americans, how fake Scarborough's point of view has proven to be throughout this election cycle, why Kamala Harris proved to be such a uniquely disastrous candidate for the Dems in 2024, her political missteps and inability to speak like a normal person, bizarre moments from her concession speech, and more.

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[evansmu]

I am a legal immigrant from China. What Democratic Party is doing is a sophisticated version of China’s culture revolution in the 60s and 70s. The revolution back then also had lots of crazy supporters. Many people were labeled right wing extremist, publicly humiliated, physically abused, many lost not just assets but also family members or/and their own lives. China’s Culture resolution divided the country by constantly emphasizing the class differences, the gender differences. Sounds familiar? That set China Back for decades. Even China wishes that had not happened. American is a great country. I am proud that majority of the people see through it and fight for it.

[lucywisinski]

I am Mexican and an American citizen and I believe in law and order, secure borders, great economy and peace.

[chriskrolak]

I will miss NOTHING about Harris. Absolutely NOTHING.

[kkdoc]

As a physician and a woman, I am considered part of the elite, but I voted for Trump all 3 times because I want help for the working class from where I came from I was the oldest of 8 kids and lived in a 2 bedroom house (dining room turned into a bedroom). I am bossed because of the American dream. It takes hard work, perseverance, and a lot of blessings. All 8 of us received college degrees and we all voted for Trump.

[Beautifulsouth]

I’m an “uneducated” Asian woman who voted President Trump. I’m proud of my decision. Go go go, America!!

[DianeWoodley]

I may be an "uneducated white woman" but I have common sense. Congratulations President Trump!

[dogmommalife]

It was Megyn Kelly and Amala Ekpunobi who opened my eyes to reality. I voted for the first time in my life and I voted for common sense 🤗🤗 Thank you very much Megyn and Amala 💖💝

[zenaperez]

I’m a Christian woman, advocate for my special needs child, proud US Army veteran and Puerto Rican. I found Kamala Harris an embarrassment to women. I would gladly vote for a woman to be ❤president but not her in a million years. The Harris campaign was so dishonest and negative without any real policies. I voted for President Trump with no regrets. I get my healthcare from the VA so l truly experienced the difference between both administration and it was night and day. The past four years have been a nightmare that I gladly woke up from on Wednesday. I thank my Heavenly Father for making President Trump president again. I pray that ALL mighty GOD keeps him safe.

[Ribbonium]

Batya Ungar-Sargon is an absolutely brilliant woman. Megyn is a national treasure!

[sidedishesandmore]

I'm so happy that people like Dr Arlene, like many other snobs, had to eat her words. I'm a woman who struggles every day, trying to scratch out a living on YouTube. Living on social security and a tiny side hustle isn't easy but I now have hope. I voted for President Trump because he will fight for all Americans. He truly loves this country! He has a huge mess to clean up, but the Trump/Vance administration will get it done! It feels like the sun came out after years of darkness.

[Katherine-pu]

I am a woman who voted for President Trump three times. I do have a college degree by the way and I am ready for a woman president if she’s qualified, and in my opinion is more conservative.

[elizabeth]

From a Proud Latina who is also a Conservative!!! I can’t stand that democrat, victim mentality!!!

[Puertoricanlife]

To Sunny and her followers, Im a Hispanic Puertorican man and I voted for Trump to benefit the economy and our safety, especially Border Control.. Had nothing to do with the fact that Harris was a woman and less of a fact that she was of mixed race. I voted for the working class like myself..I’m tired of paying all these taxes and living from check to check. I’m not ashamed of my vote, I’m not racist. I’m aware that I’m Spanish and not white and I know in my gut and Heart I choose the right person… Trump 2024…

[rockndoc]

Batya gives one of best interviews I have heard this entire election season! What a gem. And that college professor reminds me of almost every college professor I have met through undergrad, graduate and professional schools. Elitist, condescending, and you know she definitely has a coexist bumper sticker on the back of her car and in small type, it says “as long as it’s with me”.

[mombeaubob]

Megyn, lovely interview. Batya is lovely and smart and a thinker.

[carnivorehitman]

That smug professor is absolutely disgraceful.

[ashlynnecochran]

Joy Reid is insane. She’s right- as an African immigrant, I am extremely happy and proud to have voted for TRUMP in this election. We’re “super American” because we know that this country is a haven and land of opportunity if you’re willing to work and avoid the victim mentality at all costs.

Love your show, Megyn!!

[danmeek]

My family has Mexican Americans that were born in Mexico and waited 3 to 8 years to be able to come into America legally. There are very angered by millions of people being allowed to illegally cross the border and stay in the country. I think that’s why many voted Republican.

[aliberalnotforsure]

Megyn, thanks for the before and after Dr Arlene. Seeing her sneering laughing arrogant face and then completely defeated frown was a winner!

[LibraryBandit]

One thing I always appreciate about you, MK, is that you always take the time to keep your audience in the loop. Whenever one of your guests mentions something obscure that might go over most of our heads, you take a second to clue us in. Other hosts might use moments like that to flout their own intelligence or make themselves look smarter/more important. But I always appreciate that you are conscious of your listeners and work to keep us in the loop. It doesn't go unnoticed!