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Megyn Kelly Slams Trump, Hegseth Over Religion Remarks

4/19/2026

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Megyn Kelly criticized President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for their comments on religion.
Trump faced backlash for posting an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus, which he later claimed was intended to depict him as a doctor.
Kelly labeled his explanation a “f—— lie” and urged him to apologize.
Hegseth compared journalists to Pharisees during a military briefing, which Kelly found uncomfortable.
Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon advised Hegseth to refrain from religious references in military discussions.

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Megyn Kelly criticized President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for their comments on religion.
Trump faced backlash for posting an AI-generated image of himself as Jesus, which he later claimed was intended to depict him as a doctor.
Kelly labeled his explanation a “f—— lie” and urged him to apologize.
Hegseth compared journalists to Pharisees during a military briefing, which Kelly found uncomfortable.
Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon advised Hegseth to refrain from religious references in military discussions.