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Megyn Kelly Sparks Outrage Over Epstein Comments

11/14/2025

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Megyn Kelly faced backlash after saying on her podcast that Jeffrey Epstein was not an "actual pedophile" because he preferred barely legal 15-year-olds.
She claimed a source close to the case shared this view.
Critics argued that 15-year-olds are children and that her remarks minimize Epstein's actions.
Social media reactions labeled her comments career-ending and outraged over her defense.
The controversy highlights ongoing debates about the definitions of pedophilia and its implications.

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Megyn Kelly faced backlash after saying on her podcast that Jeffrey Epstein was not an "actual pedophile" because he preferred barely legal 15-year-olds.
She claimed a source close to the case shared this view.
Critics argued that 15-year-olds are children and that her remarks minimize Epstein's actions.
Social media reactions labeled her comments career-ending and outraged over her defense.
The controversy highlights ongoing debates about the definitions of pedophilia and its implications.