DeSantis on 2028, Dem Donor Challenges Nazi Grandfather Report, Cruise Virus Outbreak: AM Update 5/6

May 6, 2026

AI Summary

5 min read

Megyn Kelly's AM Update recaps key developments including a pause in U.S. efforts to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid Iran negotiations, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis hinting at a 2028 presidential run, a Democratic donor's legal threat over reporting on her Nazi grandfather, and a hantavirus outbreak stranding passengers on a cruise ship off West Africa.

Strait of Hormuz Mission Paused Amid Iran Talks

Secretary of State Marco Rubio, filling in as White House Press Secretary for Caroline Leavitt on maternity leave, briefed on Project Freedom, a short-lived U.S. operation started Monday to guide stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The mission followed the end of Operation Epic Fury, described as a completed war with Iran. During Project Freedom, Iran attacked U.S. ships, prompting defensive sinkings of at least seven Iranian vessels; Iran then hit U.S. ally UAE with missiles, risking the ceasefire. Only two ships passed through before the pause.

Continue reading the full summary in the app — free to try.

Read Full Summary →

Free • No credit card required

Listen to Audio Summary Open in App

Never miss an episode of The Megyn Kelly Show

Get every new episode summarized in your inbox — free, ~5 minutes to read.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

What you'll learn

1 (00:33) **AM Update Intro and Tease** - Megyn Kelly fills in for Caroline, previews Rubio briefing, DeSantis 2028 hints, Dem donor story, cruise outbreak
2 (02:34) **Rubio Briefing on Project Freedom** - Details paused US mission to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacks
3 (03:33) **Trump's Truth Social Post on Iran** - Announces progress toward final agreement, pauses Project Freedom while keeping port blockade
4 (04:17) **Rubio on Gas Prices and Nuclear Iran** - Warns nuclear-armed Iran could spike prices to $8-9/gallon by closing straits
5 (04:44) **Rubio's Vatican Meeting Preview** - Planned talks with Pope Leo XIV on religious freedom, Africa, Cuba humanitarian aid
6 (06:16) **DeSantis Hints at 2028 White House Run** - Tells Milken Conference "who knows," cites Florida turnaround from Dem surplus to 1.5M GOP edge
7 (07:17) **DeSantis Headlines NY GOP Gala** - Early sign of 2028 groundwork; leaves office Jan 2027 before primaries

+ Full timestamped outline available in the app

Show Notes

Secretary of State Marco Rubio fills in at the White House podium addressing the US mission in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing tensions with Iran. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signals openness to a 2028 presidential run. A Democrat fundraiser in Michigan threatens legal action against an outlet over its reporting on her public post honoring a grandfather who served in the Nazi military. A deadly hantavirus outbreak leaves passengers and crew stranded on a cruise ship off West Africa, with multiple deaths reported and others awaiting medical evacuation.

Cozy Earth: Visit https://www.CozyEarth.com & Use code MEGYN for up to 20% off

Birch Gold: TText MK to 989898 for a free info kit and to see if you qualify for up to $10,000 back through May 29.

Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.