Fox News host Megyn Kelly has found herself at the center of a firestorm after appearing to downplay the severity of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. During her SiriusXM show, Kelly argued that labeling Epstein as a "pedophile" was inaccurate, suggesting instead that he had a preference for "very young teen types," specifically 15-year-old girls.
Kelly cited an unnamed source who claimed to be "very, very close to the case" and stated that Epstein's fondness for these teenage girls made him not necessarily a pedophile. She emphasized that while she found this behavior "disgusting," her source had noted a distinction between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old that led her to question the validity of the term "pedophile."
Kelly also questioned the credibility of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has previously claimed that Epstein possessed thousands of graphic videos involving minors. Kelly expressed skepticism about Bondi's reporting on the case, stating that she no longer trusts her.
The remarks sparked immediate backlash, with many criticizing Kelly for minimizing the severity of Epstein's crimes. Critics argued that framing his behavior as "diet pedophilia" downplayed the long-term trauma inflicted on victims and diminished the gravity of Epstein's actions.
Many advocates for survivors also weighed in, noting that Epstein's crimes involved minors who were legally incapable of consent regardless of age. The distinction made by Kelly was seen as particularly hurtful, as it suggested that Epstein's actions were somehow less egregious simply because his victims were technically above the age of 13.
Kelly has yet to publicly address the backlash, but her comments have left many wondering how a former attorney could arrive at such a flawed and damaging interpretation of Epstein's crimes.
Kelly cited an unnamed source who claimed to be "very, very close to the case" and stated that Epstein's fondness for these teenage girls made him not necessarily a pedophile. She emphasized that while she found this behavior "disgusting," her source had noted a distinction between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old that led her to question the validity of the term "pedophile."
Kelly also questioned the credibility of former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who has previously claimed that Epstein possessed thousands of graphic videos involving minors. Kelly expressed skepticism about Bondi's reporting on the case, stating that she no longer trusts her.
The remarks sparked immediate backlash, with many criticizing Kelly for minimizing the severity of Epstein's crimes. Critics argued that framing his behavior as "diet pedophilia" downplayed the long-term trauma inflicted on victims and diminished the gravity of Epstein's actions.
Many advocates for survivors also weighed in, noting that Epstein's crimes involved minors who were legally incapable of consent regardless of age. The distinction made by Kelly was seen as particularly hurtful, as it suggested that Epstein's actions were somehow less egregious simply because his victims were technically above the age of 13.
Kelly has yet to publicly address the backlash, but her comments have left many wondering how a former attorney could arrive at such a flawed and damaging interpretation of Epstein's crimes.
this is so messed up 
, i mean i get it megyn kelly is trying to stir up controversy like always 
, but come on 
, minimizing jeffrey epstein's crimes as 'diet pedophilia' is just plain disgusting 
. the fact that she's questioning pam bondi's credibility without providing any evidence is super sketchy 
. i've seen so many survivors of epstein's abuse speak out about how his actions left them with lifelong trauma 
, and it's heartbreaking to see someone like kelly downplaying all this 
. newsflash megyn: just because a 15-year-old is technically above the age of consent doesn't mean they're capable of giving informed consent 
. this isn't about pedophilia being 'diet' or not, it's about exploiting and manipulating young girls for your own twisted desires 
. this is just another example of how toxic the media can be when they're more interested in sensationalism than actual journalism 
like, come on girl! Her attempt to make a distinction between 15-year-olds and 5-year-olds in this case is just so messed up. It's not about labeling him a "pedophile" or not, it's about acknowledging that he preying on minors who couldn't give consent 
. And to add insult to injury, she's basically attacking the credibility of Pam Bondi who's trying to hold people accountable for their actions. Can we please just stick to facts and stop making excuses for serial predators? 
This is why you can't make up your own facts, Megyn 
Can't we just call it what it is?
dont matter if its dietic pedophilia or not... these young girls werent exactly askin 4 it 
why do ppl gotta make it so complicated? just say Epstein was a monster 
newsflash: it doesn't get any funnier or more believable with age. and what's next? saying Epstein was just really into "teenagers" in general? 
seriously though, can you imagine if someone said that about, say, a 25-year-old woman who dated multiple guys at once? the hypocrisy is staggering 
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I'm not surprised by the outrage around Megyn Kelly's comments on Epstein. People are quick to jump to conclusions and assume she's justifying his behavior. But, let's give her the benefit of the doubt 
. Maybe she was trying to spark a nuanced discussion about the complexities of human psychology? I mean, we're not even sure what drives people to commit such heinous crimes 
. Kelly's statement wasn't exactly downplaying Epstein's crimes, it was more like challenging our conventional thinking on the topic. And let's be real, Pam Bondi hasn't exactly been the most credible source on this case either 
. We should at least consider multiple perspectives before jumping to conclusions and labeling someone a "pedophile" 
. Like, come on Megyn! We learn about consent in Health class and it's super clear that 15-year-olds can't give consent for sex or anything related. It's not even close 
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I'm really worried about Megyn Kelly right now... she basically said that Jeffrey Epstein's love for young teens was okay as long as they were 15, and not technically underage. Like, what even is that? 
. It's like she thinks the victims are somehow responsible for his actions? Newsflash Megyn: 15-year-old girls can't consent to sex, period. And using the term 'diet pedophilia' as some kind of loophole is just sad 
.