Megyn Kelly sparked outrage after downplaying Jeffrey Epstein's abuse of minors by saying he simply preferred "very young teen types," specifically 15-year-old girls. The conservative TV host, who has been accused of making light of the severity of Epstein's crimes, told an unnamed source that the term "pedophile" was inaccurate and that there's a difference between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old.
Kelly claimed she no longer trusts former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's reporting on the case after initially believing Epstein was an actual pedophile. However, her comments were met with swift pushback from critics and advocates for survivors, who accused Kelly of minimizing the severity of sexual abuse by reframing Epstein's crimes as less severe.
The distinction between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old is not the issue - the problem lies in the fact that Epstein's decades-long pattern of coercion and trafficking involved minors who were legally incapable of consent. Critics have taken aim at Kelly for attempting to trivialized these crimes, with some even labeling her views as "diet pedophilia."
Many have expressed shock that Kelly, a former attorney, would make such statements without fully grasping the nuances of the law or the severity of the abuse. Her comments were swiftly condemned by experts and advocates for survivors, who argue that Epstein's crimes were never about his preferences, but rather about the exploitation and coercion of minors.
Kelly has yet to respond to the backlash, but her remarks have left many wondering how someone with a background in law could so fundamentally misunderstand the issue at hand.
Kelly claimed she no longer trusts former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi's reporting on the case after initially believing Epstein was an actual pedophile. However, her comments were met with swift pushback from critics and advocates for survivors, who accused Kelly of minimizing the severity of sexual abuse by reframing Epstein's crimes as less severe.
The distinction between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old is not the issue - the problem lies in the fact that Epstein's decades-long pattern of coercion and trafficking involved minors who were legally incapable of consent. Critics have taken aim at Kelly for attempting to trivialized these crimes, with some even labeling her views as "diet pedophilia."
Many have expressed shock that Kelly, a former attorney, would make such statements without fully grasping the nuances of the law or the severity of the abuse. Her comments were swiftly condemned by experts and advocates for survivors, who argue that Epstein's crimes were never about his preferences, but rather about the exploitation and coercion of minors.
Kelly has yet to respond to the backlash, but her remarks have left many wondering how someone with a background in law could so fundamentally misunderstand the issue at hand.
What is she even thinking?! It's not about "preference" or "type", it's about coercion and exploitation of minors, plain and simple! I've got a lot of respect for survivors who have come forward to share their stories, but someone like Megyn Kelly needs to educate herself on the law and the severity of these crimes before speaking out. 
She's making a whole generation of kids feel belittled and minimized, and that's just not okay... 
I'm calling for accountability from those in power who don't understand the impact of their words! 
. And what even is this "diet pedophilia" thing? That's just sickening 
. I mean, I get that she was trying to make a point, but honestly, doesn't anyone do some basic research before spouting off about something like this? It's just...not cool, Megyn 
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It just goes to show how quickly people can change their tune when it doesn't align with their own interests or values.
this is just heartbreaking what megyn kelly said about jeffrey epstein's abuse of minors it sounds like she's trying to downplay the severity of these crimes and that's just not okay 
the fact that she thinks there's a difference between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old is so misguided, and to make matters worse, she's implying that pedophilia isn't really about coercion or exploitation, but rather about personal preference 
it's like, no Megyn, this is never just about your desires, it's always about the power imbalance and the harm caused to vulnerable people 
. We need to be having these conversations in a way that's honest, respectful, and empowering for survivors - not making light of it like Kelly did 
She's literally implying that it's not about the severity of the abuse, but more about "preference" 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around Megyn Kelly's comments on Epstein... 
here's a simple diagram to show what's going on: 
I don't get why Kelly would downplay that. It's like she thinks the law doesn't apply to rich and famous people... 
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i mean, come on, that's not how it works. the law is clear - consent can't be given by someone who's a minor and even if they were 15 or whatever, it's still not okay. her comments are making me so angry 
and to make matters worse, she's going off on pam bondi for reporting on epstein's case which is like, super weird 
like what even is pedophile? that's not about preference, that's about coercion and abuse of minors 
. The fact that she thinks reframing the issue as a matter of personal preference rather than coercion and exploitation is somehow acceptable is disheartening 
. It's unacceptable that Kelly would attempt to diminish the severity of these crimes without fully grasping the nuances of the law or the harm caused by such actions 
. It's a stark reminder of how easily the lines between reality and rhetoric can become blurred 
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. I mean, who needs actual expertise when you've got a pretty face and a knack for stirring up drama? But seriously though, pedophilia isn't just about "preferences" or age - it's about consent, power imbalances, and the blatant disregard for human dignity. It's like saying someone's weird fascination with puppies doesn't make them a puppy abuser 