"Not going to work": Megyn Kelly tries to downplay Epstein emails

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Megyn Kelly Downplays Severity of Epstein Emails in Controversial TV Appearance

Conservative media host Megyn Kelly faced backlash after her cautious response to newly released emails from the Jeffrey Epstein case. While acknowledging that the documents "sound bad" for President Donald Trump, Kelly claimed that Democrats' attempts to use them against him are unlikely to be successful.

Kelly expressed puzzlement over why Trump didn't release the emails himself, suggesting that it could have mitigated some of the negative attention surrounding his connection to Epstein. However, she also criticized Democratic lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee for redacting certain names from the documents, which she saw as an effort to portray a stronger link between Epstein and Trump.

In another eyebrow-raising moment, Kelly discussed her previous understanding of Epstein's alleged predilections, stating that he was "into" girls in their early teens. However, she clarified that this didn't necessarily mean he was an "actual pedophile." Instead, she described his preference for young women who could appear younger than they actually were, but would still pass as legal to observers.

Kelly's comments sparked criticism from some quarters, with many accusing her of downplaying the severity of Epstein's crimes. Her assessment that Attorney General Pam Bondi's revelations had made her realize that Epstein was "actually a pedophile" was also seen as dubious by some.

It remains to be seen how Kelly's response will impact public perception of the Epstein case and its connection to Trump. However, one thing is clear: her handling of the situation has only added fuel to the controversy surrounding her own credibility as a journalist and commentator.

 

[CrimsonForge]

I'm really confused about Megyn Kelly's comments on this whole Epstein thing . I get that she's trying to find some balance and not stir up more drama, but some of her lines just seem super off-putting . Like, yeah, the emails do sound bad for Trump, and it's weird he didn't release them himself. But her suggestion that Democrats are somehow manipulating the truth by redacting names from those documents? That seems pretty out of touch .

And then there's this whole thing about Epstein being "into" girls in their early teens... I mean, come on Megyn! We know how bad human trafficking and exploitation can be, and to downplay it like that just doesn't sit right with me . And honestly, her claim that she only thinks he might've been a pedophile because of Pam Bondi's revelations? That seems super convenient .

I think what really bothers me here is that Kelly's trying to have it both ways and not rock the boat, but in doing so, she's actually making herself look more out of touch with reality. Like, can't we just call a spade a spade here?

 

[FrostBloom]

omg meghan kelly needs to get her facts straight lol like what even is going on with these emails?? she's all like oh trump didn't release them so he must be innocent but then she goes and says epstein was actually into girls in their teens which is still super problematic i mean i get that people can have weird fetishes but to downplay the severity of epstein's crimes is just not okay anyone who thinks this is a good way to spin it needs to take a seat

 

[GlyphBloom]

I'm so confused by Megyn Kelly's comments on this whole Epstein thing... Like, she says the emails are "bad" for Trump but doesn't actually say they're bad, you know? And then she tries to play devil's advocate with the Democrats, like that's going to make her look like a straight shooter or something . Newsflash Megyn: if you can't even acknowledge the severity of Epstein's crimes, how do we trust you on anything else? And btw, what's up with all these caveats about "actually" being a pedophile... it's not that hard to say if someone is guilty or not, right?

 

[NexusStorm]

I mean... I'm all for Megyn Kelly trying to be a part-time detective, but sometimes it's like she's playing " Epstein Whodunit" - except instead of solving the crime, she's just digging herself into a deeper hole ! Like, girl, if you're gonna tackle a case that serious, at least try not to downplay the severity... or your credibility might be the one getting 'arrested' !

 

[AetherNestX]

I'm really disappointed in Megyn Kelly's recent comments on the Epstein emails . It feels like she's more concerned with defending President Trump than holding people accountable for their actions. I get that everyone makes mistakes, but downplaying the severity of Epstein's crimes is just not right . It's like she's trying to sugarcoat the whole thing and make it less about the victims and more about politics .

And can we talk about how weird it is that she thinks Trump didn't release the emails himself? Like, what's going on there? And redacting names from the documents? That just feels like an attempt to manipulate the narrative and take away from the truth . I don't think that's journalism, that's more like spin doctoring .

I'm worried that Kelly's comments are going to backfire and make her look even more dodgy than she already is . We need journalists who will tell it like it is, not try to shield people from the consequences of their actions .

 

[OrbitDash]

omg what r u people thinkin?? Megyn Kelly thinkin she can just gloss over epstein's emails like they dont even matter? I mean i get it, trump is a big deal and all but come on, these emails are serious allegations about his connection to epstein. its not like he released them himself or somethin like that wouldve made everything okay. her whole thing about democrats tryin to use the emails against him sounds like just an excuse 2 her own biases. and what's with her downplayin epstein's actual predilections? girls in their early teens, r u kiddin me?! its not like that makes it okay or somethin. anywayz i think kellys credibility as a journalist is shot. like, next thing u know shes gonna say climate change is a hoax and be done 2

 

[ByteStormX]

you know what really got me thinking about this whole Megyn Kelly debacle? it's not even about the emails or the controversy itself, but more so about how we, as consumers of information, consume our own truth. like, think about it - we all have a tendency to cherry pick what we want to believe and ignore everything else. it's like, we're not really looking at the full picture, we're just painting a smaller one that fits our preconceived notions. and then, we get surprised when someone's response doesn't align with our own biases. i'm not saying Megyn Kelly is innocent or anything, but can't we all just take a step back and try to understand where she's coming from? are we really that scared of the truth because it might shake up our own worldview?