Dems EAT Their Own in California, with Ana Kasparian, and Trump's "Softer" Deportation Approach, with Gregory Bovino | Ep. 1317

In this episode of The Megyn Kelly Show, Megyn Kelly and guest Ana Kasparian deliver a scathing critique of the internal chaos within California’s Democratic Party, spotlighting the faltering campaign of Katie Porter amid a leaked video controversy and the broader dysfunction of a political class increasingly defined by wealth, family legacy, and lack of policy substance. Porter’s struggles against rivals like Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton, alongside the questionable candidacy of Jack Schlossberg, underscore a systemic erosion of political meritocracy. The conversation then pivots to immigration policy through an in-depth interview with former Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, who argues that the shift from Trump’s hardline 'mass deportation' strategy to a de facto amnesty approach—triggered by the Minneapolis incidents involving Renee Good and Alex Preddy—has led to a surge in illegal border crossings and a collapse in self-deportations. Bovino details the success of Trump-era enforcement, citing over 713,000 deportations and 2.2 million self-deportations by March 2026, and calls for 'total spectrum immigration enforcement,' including E-Verify, welfare restrictions, remittance shutdowns, and a fully operational border wall. He frames the sudden resignation of Border Patrol Chief Mike Banks—alleged to have engaged in misconduct abroad—as politically motivated sabotage by entrenched 'swamp creatures' within DHS, emphasizing that Banks was cleared in prior investigations and that the timing of the Washington Examiner report suggests a coordinated effort to silence hardline enforcement leaders. The episode paints a picture of a nation grappling with both political decay and a weakening of national security due to compromised immigration enforcement. The overarching narrative reveals a deep concern about the erosion of accountability and competence in American politics, from the Democratic Party’s self-inflicted wounds in California to the systemic dismantling of border security under a softer, politically expedient approach. Bovino’s testimony reinforces a belief that the U.S. is facing a crisis of enforcement, with 100 million undocumented immigrants—according to operational data from cities like Charlotte and Los Angeles—posing a growing threat to public safety and national sovereignty. The episode concludes with a call to action: restore integrity to immigration policy by reinstating hardline enforcement, protecting principled leaders like Banks, and rejecting the influence of career politicians who prioritize comfort over courage. The tone is urgent and resolute, blending criticism of political failure with a vision of renewed strength through decisive action.