Greg Kelly, host of Newsmax’s Greg Kelly Reports, dedicated his March 28 program to defending President Donald Trump against what he called “the swamp’s relentless attacks.” Kelly praised Trump’s leadership and policy victories while accusing entrenched government forces of trying to undermine the president’s agenda.
Kelly opened by commending Trump’s early accomplishments, including strong economic growth and a secure border. He argued that Trump’s “America First” policies have delivered results, making the president a target for Washington insiders. “The swamp doesn’t like winners,” Kelly said, “and Trump is winning for the American people.”
The Newsmax host focused on recent leaks about national security discussions, calling them a coordinated effort to embarrass Trump. He referenced a leaked Signal chat involving officials like Mike Waltz, suggesting bureaucratic actors intentionally exposed the messages to harm the administration. “This wasn’t a mistake,” Kelly claimed. “It’s sabotage by career bureaucrats who hate Trump’s bold leadership.”
President Trump responded to the leak during his March 26 interview with Kelly, dismissing the incident as a non-issue. He blamed a “lower-level staffer” for the error and criticized media outlets like The Atlantic for pushing “fake stories.” Trump emphasized that no classified information was compromised and praised the successful military strike against Houthi rebels.
Kelly echoed Trump’s criticism of mainstream media, accusing outlets of amplifying the leak to distract from the administration’s successes. He warned viewers that the swamp uses media allies to spread doubt about Trump’s effectiveness. “They want you to think he’s chaotic,” Kelly said, “but the truth is, he’s getting things done while they plot against him.”
The segment highlighted ongoing conservative frustrations with what Kelly called “deep state operatives” in agencies like the Secret Service. He played clips from Trump’s supporters, including Rep. Chip Roy, who praised the president for challenging Washington’s entrenched power structures. Roy called Trump’s approach “a new day in the swamp” that prioritizes everyday Americans over lobbyists and bureaucrats.
Kelly concluded by urging Trump’s supporters to stay vigilant, arguing that the swamp will intensify its attacks as the 2026 midterms approach. He encouraged viewers to watch Newsmax for “real news” free from what he described as liberal bias. The show ended with a promo for Newsmax+, the network’s streaming service, positioning it as a counterweight to “corporate media lies.”
Throughout the program, Kelly framed Trump as a wartime president battling corrupt elites. He blamed leaks, lawsuits, and media scrutiny on a desperate establishment threatened by Trump’s populist reforms. “They’ll try anything to stop him,” Kelly said, “but the American people see through their games.”
