{"id":2031961,"date":"2023-09-14T15:07:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-14T19:07:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2031961"},"modified":"2023-09-14T15:14:54","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T19:14:54","slug":"trump-defends-his-presidential-record-during-megyn-kelly-interview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-defends-his-presidential-record-during-megyn-kelly-interview\/","title":{"rendered":"Trump defends his record in Megyn Kelly interview."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ftrump-defends-his-presidential-record-during-megyn-kelly-interview%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2031961&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former President Donald Trump Fires Back at Critics in\u2064 Candid Interview \u2064with Megyn Kelly<\/h2>\n<p>In a highly-anticipated interview with host Megyn\u2064 Kelly, former President\u200c Donald Trump addressed a range\u2064 of topics, including his handling of the COVID-19\u200c pandemic, \u2064ongoing legal battles, and the\u2063 2024 race. This marked their \u2063first interview in seven years, with their previous encounter marred\u200b by a heated exchange during a Republican primary \u200bdebate.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Take on \u200bthe Impeachment Inquiry and Biden&#8217;s \u200bPresidency<\/h3>\n<p>During the interview,\u2064 Trump didn&#8217;t hold back in criticizing President Joe Biden, calling him a &#8220;horrible president&#8221; and\u2063 expressing concerns about the\u2062 state of the country. He highlighted issues such as \u200bthe border crisis, economic struggles, and rising inflation. Trump also took\u2062 a swipe at Senator Mitt Romney, a prominent Republican critic, who recently announced his retirement from \u2064the Senate.<\/p>\n<h3>Defending Biden&#8217;s Age and Addressing Legal Issues<\/h3>\n<p>Contrary to\u2063 popular \u2064belief, Trump defended\u200c Biden&#8217;s age, stating that it wasn&#8217;t\u200d a concern.\u2063 However,\u200c he labeled the president as\u200b &#8220;grossly incompetent.&#8221; Trump also maintained his innocence in the \u200dface of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-gascon-claims-l-a-county-is-safer-in-some-areas-because-of-his-policies-despite-rise-in-violent-crime-over-past-year\/\" title=\"George Gasc\u00f3n Claims L.A. County Is Safer \u2018In Some Areas\u2019 Because Of His Policies Despite Rise In Violent Crime Over Past Year\">multiple criminal cases<\/a>, arguing that he\u200b had the right to possess certain documents under the Presidential Records Act.<\/p>\n<h3>Accusations of Election Interference and COVID-19 Response<\/h3>\n<p>Trump\u2064 reiterated his\u200d claims of election fraud, despite them being debunked, suggesting that COVID-19 was used\u2062 as a means to cheat\u200c in the elections. He criticized the Democrats&#8217; policies and accused them\u2062 of being skilled at election manipulation. Additionally, Trump defended\u200c his decisions regarding COVID-19, particularly his relationship with Dr. Anthony Fauci, whom he deemed \u2064less important than portrayed.<\/p>\n<h3>Trump&#8217;s Frustration with Lack of Recognition<\/h3>\n<p>Despite his accomplishments, Trump expressed frustration over\u2064 the lack of credit he received for his handling of the pandemic\u2062 and \u200bother achievements. He highlighted his success \u2063in rebuilding the economy,\u200b combating \u200cISIS, and implementing \u2063significant \u2064tax cuts. Trump also pointed to his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trumps-strong-poll-numbers-dont-matter-if-the-managerial-elite-keep-rigging-the-system\/\" title=\"Trump\u2019s Strong Poll Numbers Don\u2019t Matter If The Managerial Elite Keep Rigging The System\">strong poll numbers<\/a>, indicating his confidence in securing the \u200dRepublican nomination.<\/p>\n<h3>Looking Ahead to the Future<\/h3>\n<p>While Trump \u2063may skip upcoming debates with his Republican competitors, he expressed a desire \u200bto debate Biden\u2063 in the general election if they become the\u200b respective \u200dnominees. He also reminisced \u2064about his past feud with Megyn Kelly, recalling a memorable moment from a previous\u200b debate.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately,\u200d Trump remains steadfast in his belief that he will emerge victorious in the next election, emphasizing the importance of his philosophy and the future of the country.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>What does an \u2063impeachment inquiry\u2062 do?<\/h2>\n<p><span>An \u2063impeachment inquiry is an investigation of possible\u2064 wrongdoing by a federal official, such as the president of\u200c the United \u200dStates, Cabinet officials or judges. The process is written into the Constitution and is the most powerful check that Congress has \u200don\u200c the\u200b executive branch. N.\u2063 Trump also addressed the recent impeachment inquiry that he faced\u2064 during his own presidency, labeling it as a &#8220;witch hunt&#8221; and claiming that \u2062it was \u2063driven by political motives.<\/p>\n<p>In regards to his own presidency, Trump \u200cdefended his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, stating \u2064that his administration&#8217;s efforts, \u200cincluding the\u2062 rapid\u2064 development of vaccines through \u200dOperation Warp Speed, saved millions of lives. He also criticized\u200c the media for allegedly \u2063downplaying his administration&#8217;s achievements in this area.<\/p>\n<h3>Legal\u200c Battles and the\u2064 Future of Trump&#8217;s Political\u2063 Career<\/h3>\n<p>One of the major topics discussed \u200cduring the \u200binterview was \u200bthe ongoing legal battles that Trump \u2062is facing. He revealed that he was confident in his\u200b defense and believed \u2062that he would ultimately prevail. Trump expressed\u2064 frustration with\u200d what he sees \u2063as \u2063politically motivated investigations and vowed to fight back against those \u200dwho he\u200b believes are \u200bworking\u2062 against him.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding his political future, Trump\u200b did not explicitly confirm \u2062whether\u200d he would run for president again in 2024, but he\u2062 emphasized that he \u200cwas\u2063 the frontrunner and hinted at a potential announcement in the near\u200b future. He also mentioned\u200c his desire to continue supporting and endorsing candidates in upcoming \u2063elections, highlighting\u200d his\u200b continued influence within \u2064the\u200d Republican Party.<\/p>\n<h3>Mending Fences\u200b and Addressing Controversies<\/h3>\n<p>The interview also provided \u200can opportunity for Trump to address some controversies from his \u200dpresidency. He defended \u200bhis decision to \u200c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-defends-his-presidential-record-during-megyn-kelly-interview\/\" title=\"Trump defends his record in Megyn Kelly interview.\">impose strict immigration policies<\/a>, stating \u2063that they were necessary \u2064for the security and wellbeing\u2063 of the country. He also addressed the \u2063accusations of inciting the \u2062January \u20626th\u2064 Capitol\u2062 riot, denying \u200bany responsibility and placing\u200c blame on what \u2063he referred to as the &#8220;terrible reporting&#8221; of the\u200b event.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Trump \u200ctook the opportunity to respond to his\u200d critics, asserting that he had \u200daccomplished more during his presidency than any other president in history. He highlighted his administration&#8217;s focus on \u2064job creation, tax cuts, and \u200bderegulation \u2064as evidence of his successful tenure.<\/p>\n<h3>Conclusion<\/h3>\n<p>In this candid interview with Megyn Kelly, former President Donald Trump did not \u2062shy\u2062 away from answering\u200d tough\u2062 questions and addressing his critics. He defended his actions and decisions as president, criticized President Biden, and expressed confidence in \u200bhis own \u200dongoing \u2062legal battles. While Trump did not formally announce his plans for \u2064the 2024 race, his\u2064 influence within the Republican \u200dParty remains evident. As the interview concluded, it was clear that Trump&#8217;s political career is far \u2064from over, with many awaiting\u200c his next move.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>an interview was seven years ago, and this time, Trump defended his actions on COVID-19, addressed legal issues, and responded to ageism allegations in the 2024 race.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2031962,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Trump defends his presidential record during Megyn Kelly interview","footnotes":""},"categories":[538],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2031961","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-washington-examiner"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"Trump defends his presidential record during Megyn Kelly interview","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031961","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2031961"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2031961\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2031962"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2031961"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2031961"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2031961"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}