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Megyn Kelly Faces Backlash for Epstein Comments on SiriusXM

11/18/2025

Summary

Story summary

Megyn Kelly, a SiriusXM host, faced backlash after suggesting Jeffrey Epstein was not a pedophile but preferred 'barely legal' 15-year-olds during her SiriusXM show.
Critics, including actress Melissa Gilbert, condemned the remarks as minimizing Epstein's crimes.
Social media users and public figures called the comments harmful and dangerous, urging Kelly to reconsider.
SiriusXM has not publicly addressed the controversy.

History

Historical Context

Jeffrey Epstein's arrest on July 6, 2019, for sex trafficking minors exposed systemic failures in addressing sexual exploitation, echoing earlier controversies surrounding his 2008 plea deal. His connections to high-profile individuals raised questions about accountability, while recent comments by Megyn Kelly reflect ongoing victim-blaming patterns in media narratives, underscoring the need for critical discourse on sexual crimes and justice for victims.

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Story summary

Megyn Kelly, a SiriusXM host, faced backlash after suggesting Jeffrey Epstein was not a pedophile but preferred 'barely legal' 15-year-olds during her SiriusXM show.
Critics, including actress Melissa Gilbert, condemned the remarks as minimizing Epstein's crimes.
Social media users and public figures called the comments harmful and dangerous, urging Kelly to reconsider.
SiriusXM has not publicly addressed the controversy.

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