The Megyn Kelly Show Trump Calls Out "Pirates" and Celebrates Heroes at SOTU, and Robert De Niro Literally Cries Over Trump, with RealClearPolitics | Ep. 1260
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Feb 25, 2026 
Andrew Walworth, RealClearPolitics commentator; Carl Cannon, chief political correspondent; Tom Bevan, RealClearPolitics co-founder — each offers crisp political analysis. They discuss Trump's State of the Union tone, his immigration line and audience reactions. They cover honored military heroes, the Minnesota fraud moments, media backlash to medal presentations, and Robert De Niro's tearful anti‑Trump commentary.
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State Of The Union As A National Advertisement
- Trump framed the State of the Union as a celebratory advertisement for America, using heroic guests and upbeat storytelling to keep viewers engaged.
- Megyn Kelly and Tom Bevan credited the speechwriters for crafting memorable human moments like the hockey team and military honorees.
Standing Trap On Immigration
- Trump used a public prompt — 'The first duty of the American government is to protect American citizens, not illegal aliens' — as a political trap forcing Democrats to visibly accept or reject it.
- The Democrats' refusal to stand became fodder for Republican messaging to appeal to independents concerned about border and crime policies.
Eric Slover's Central Casting Hero Moment
- Chief Warrant Officer 5 Eric Slover was presented after Trump described his role as flight lead in the Maduro raid and his severe wounds, creating a visceral, central hero moment.
- Panelists said Slover looked like 'straight out of Central Casting' and moved even Democrats to stand and applaud.