In a recent episode of *Greg Kelly Reports* on Newsmax, host Greg Kelly delivered a passionate monologue unpacking what he describes as a “crazy undercurrent” permeating liberal politics. The segment links transgender issues, violent acts, and emerging subcultures like “furries” to broader political and societal concerns.
Kelly argues that Democrats and liberal figures exhibit a “soft spot” for these elements, potentially enabling dangerous behaviors. Drawing from recent events, historical cases, and cultural observations, Kelly calls for greater scrutiny of these trends, suggesting they contribute to violence and instability.
Transgender Issues and Links to Violence
Kelly opens by probing uncomfortable questions about transgender individuals’ involvement in violent crimes. “Who killed him? Why could it happen again?” he asks, before pivoting to transgender matters: “And what is going on with this transgender stuff which seems to be at the root of the assassination?”
He claims that over the past decade, “too many” mass shooters have identified as transgender, extending the pattern to other crimes like stabbings, ax attacks, and bank robberies. “It’s a mental illness,” Kelly asserts, emphasizing that transgender issues go beyond mass shootings to encompass a range of criminal activities.
Expanding on this, Kelly connects these concerns to movements like Black Lives Matter (BLM), which he labels “a trans movement.” He describes BLM protests as having a “whole undercurrent of transgenderism,” calling it “totally bizarre” and not solely about figures like George Floyd.
Kelly points to protests outside Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s home following the leak of the Dobbs decision overturning Roe v. Wade, deeming them “crazy” and illegal under federal law.
“You are not allowed to do it. There is a federal law that says you cannot parade in front of a judge’s home,” he explains, citing 18 US Code 1507, which prohibits picketing or parading near a judge’s residence with intent to influence judicial proceedings.
Kelly criticizes Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for inflammatory rhetoric: “I want to tell you, Gorsuch, I want to tell you, Kavanaugh, you have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price. You won’t know what hit you.” He contrasts this with conservative rhetoric, noting, “For all their complaints about MAGA and how intense sometimes the rhetoric can get, no one on our side says this kind of stuff. Nobody.”
High-Profile Cases: From Assassination Attempts to Commutations
A key example Kelly highlights is Nicholas Roske (referred to as Nicholas Ros in the segment), who allegedly arrived at Kavanaugh’s home in 2022 armed with weapons, intent on assassinating the justice and his family. Kelly notes that Roske got alarmingly close: “He almost pulled it off.”
He reveals an update that Roske now identifies as transgender under the name Sophie, questioning if this confers “special status” in the legal system, such as placement in a women’s prison. Kelly blames authorities for failing to prevent the incident, accusing them of “playing dumb” despite knowing the risks.
Kelly also critiques the Biden administration’s response to such protests, quoting a spokesperson who defended “peaceful protest” while stumbling over words: “We have been pretty clear on this. The president has been very clear that we condemn uh any intimidation uh of uh of judges… Peaceful protest. Uh people should be able to be to be able to do that.” He mocks the articulation, reinforcing his view that the protests violated the law and bordered on a “riot.”
Shifting to another case, Kelly discusses Bradley Manning, who leaked classified documents and later transitioned to Chelsea Manning. Sentenced to 35 years, Manning’s term was commuted by President Barack Obama in 2017. Kelly questions the motive: “Why did they do that? Did it have to do with transgender?” He suggests Obama and Biden share a “soft spot for transgender,” quoting Biden’s message on Transgender Day of Visibility: “To everyone celebrating Transgender Day of Visibility, I want you to know that your president sees you… You’re so brave. You belong. And we have your back.” Kelly extends this to children, warning, “Children, we see you. Joe, you shouldn’t even be looking at kids.”
He speculates on the founding fathers’ reaction to transgender visibility events at the White House, including what he calls “lewd conduct right there on the White House lawn.” Kelly ties this back to violence, claiming transgender issues involving children were central to motives in attacks, referencing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk: “If you’re an adult, fine, but hands off the kids.”
The Furry Subculture and Its Ties to Recent Events
In the latter half of the segment, Kelly delves into the “furries” subculture, linking it to a recent shooter’s background. “What’s up with the furries?” he asks, explaining them as people interested in anthropomorphic animals—creatures with human traits, like speaking or walking on two legs, akin to “Bugs Bunny.” Many furries wear “fursuits” and support LGBTQ+ rights, with the community attracting transgender, shy, socially anxious, or neurodivergent individuals (e.g., those with autism, ADHD, or Tourette syndrome).
Kelly notes that for some, furry involvement has a sexual dimension, though most see it as identity exploration. He connects this to the shooter, whose partner was reportedly a furry, though law enforcement claims the partner was unaware of any assassination plans. “The shooter had a boyfriend/girlfriend/furry,” Kelly states, emphasizing he doesn’t blame innocents but insists on understanding the context.
He discusses engravings on the shooter’s bullets, including fascist and Antifa references, and a mysterious phrase: “Notices bulge. Ow. What’s this?” Kelly traces this to furry roleplay copypasta from 2013 on DeviantArt, popularized in 2015 via an Imgur meme. It parodies affectionate, often sexual online role-play, implying noticing a “bulge” in a character’s attire. Kelly suggests this reveals a deeper, withheld aspect of the case: “The more I read about this stuff, I knew they were holding something back. They were talking around an issue… Nobody else wanted to say what this stuff is really about. Sex.”
A Call for Awareness
Kelly wraps up by urging viewers to confront these “crazy” elements in liberal politics, arguing they foster an environment ripe for violence. He criticizes mainstream media and authorities for downplaying connections to transgender and furry subcultures, insisting on transparency.
He’s definitely onto something. When can we final acknowledge, just as we once did, that transgenderism is a mental illness that requires treatment, not fake admiration.
