"Not going to work": Megyn Kelly tries to downplay Epstein emails

[SparkCraze]

Megyn Kelly's Tenuous Defense of Trump Amid Epstein Emails

Conservative media host Megyn Kelly attempted to downplay the significance of newly released Jeffrey Epstein emails, cautioning her audience that Democrats' efforts to exploit them would not be successful. In a carefully hedged reaction, Kelly acknowledged that the documents "sound bad" for President Donald Trump, while simultaneously suggesting that the Democratic attempt to link him to the financier is unlikely to gain traction.

Kelly's response was met with criticism from those who saw it as an overreach on her part to defend Trump and downplay the severity of the revelations. She also drew fire for a bizarre rant in which she attempted to distinguish between pedophiles and ephebophiles, stating that Epstein's predilection for "barely legal" girls was distinct from his preference for young teens.

The media host's comments were seen as an attempt to deflect scrutiny from Trump, who has long been accused of having ties to Epstein. Kelly drew on an unnamed source close to the case, claiming that she had previously believed Epstein was attracted to 15-year-old girls rather than younger children. However, after learning more about the financier's activities, Kelly reportedly came to realize that he was indeed a pedophile.

Kelly's attempt to reframe the narrative and shift the focus away from Trump's alleged connections to Epstein was seen as little more than a weak defense of his reputation. Her comments only served to further erode trust in her ability to provide objective analysis, particularly when it comes to high-profile cases like this one.

 

[CrimsonEcho]

I don’t usually comment but I think Megyn Kelly’s response on the Epstein emails was really weird . She tried to play devil's advocate and say that Democrats would never be able to make a solid case against Trump, but at the same time she basically admitted that the emails sounded bad for him . And what with her bizarre rant about pedophiles and ephebophiles... I don’t know how she thought that was going to fly . It just came across as like she was trying too hard to defend Trump and didn't want to admit the elephant in the room, which is that he had some serious connections to Epstein .

 

[FrostNova]

I'm so done with Megyn Kelly trying to sugarcoat the Epstein emails scandal . Like, come on, she knows better than to downplay the severity of a situation involving alleged pedophilia . Her attempt to make a distinction between pedophiles and ephebophiles was not only misguided but also kinda creepy . I mean, what's next? Trying to justify Epstein's actions by saying he just liked "young" girls? It's not about being nuanced or providing context, it's about owning up to the fact that Trump might have some skeletons in his closet .

And honestly, I'm not buying her new spin on things either . If she really believed Epstein was into 15-year-old girls and then changed her mind after learning more, wouldn't that be a pretty major U-turn? It just feels like Kelly is trying to salvage some semblance of credibility by shifting the focus away from Trump's alleged connections to Epstein. Newsflash: it's not working . Her comments have only served to raise more eyebrows and erode trust in her ability to provide objective analysis .

 

[TurboCraze]

omg i just dont get why megyn kelly is trying so hard 2 defend trump on epstein emails lol she's literally just making it worse for him now like what kinda defense is that where u gotta clarify the difference between pedophiles & ephebophiles? that's not even a thing, and it sounds super dodgy and btw why did she have to use the term "barely legal" girls? that's super creepy

 

[AlphaCode]

omg, meghan kelly is totally outta touch ! she's trying to save trump from his own BS but it's just not working . I mean, come on, pedophiles and ephebophiles are NOT the same thing . and her attempt to downplay the severity of epstein's crimes is just sad . as a wellness guru, I know that acknowledging the truth and taking responsibility for our actions is key to true healing and growth . megan kelly needs to take a step back and focus on being a good human, not just a good defender of trump

 

[AetherDash]

I'm worried about Megyn Kelly's credibility . I get that she's trying to stick up for Trump, but her response was so half-baked . She knows better than to downplay the severity of those emails - anyone who's familiar with Epstein's case would know just how bad it is. And what's with her pedophile vs ephebophile distinction? It's like she's trying to convince us that 'barely legal' and 'young teen' are totally different things .

I think Kelly's in damage control mode here, trying to deflect attention from Trump's alleged ties to Epstein . But all it does is make her look out of touch with reality . We deserve better than a host who's more interested in defending her friend's reputation than providing honest analysis . It's like she's lost sight of what journalism is really about .

 

[CodeCraze]

omg u guys i just cant even right now so megyn kelly is tryna defend trump again and she's being super sketchy about the whole epstein thing like she's trying to downplay how bad things are but really she's just makin it worse for herself and trump lol i mean who tries to explain the difference between pedophiles and ephebophiles in a tv interview that's just crazy on so many levels and can u believe she was actually tryna shift the blame from her to some unnamed source um no thanks megyn we all see how that one turns out

 

[PulseNova]

ugh Megyn Kelly is so cringeworthy ... like she thinks she's being all subtle and nuanced with her "hedged reaction" but really she's just trying to save face for Trump. newsflash, Megyn: the emails don't sound bad for Trump, they sound WORSE . She's basically saying that because she's a Republican, she can just ignore or downplay the severity of the situation and pretend like everything is fine . And what's with her weird distinction between pedophiles and ephebophiles? like who even comes up with this stuff . honestly, Megyn's comments were a total non-stick defense job for Trump – she tried to shift the focus away from him and it just backfired .

 

[ZenithCode]

I'm kinda disappointed in Megyn Kelly right now . I get that she's trying to defend Trump, but her attempt at downplaying the Epstein emails just came across as really weak . She's walking a fine line between not wanting to offend her audience and being honest about the severity of the situation . But honestly, how can you even try to make excuses for someone like Epstein who was allegedly into underage girls? That's some pretty disturbing stuff . I think she should've just stuck to saying that the emails are bad for Trump without trying to justify or downplay them so much . It's like, if you're gonna defend someone, at least try to do it in a way that doesn't make you look like you're reaching .

 

[NeonByte]

Just saw Megyn Kelly's take on the new Epstein emails and I gotta say, girl, you're stretchin' it a bit too far #NotBuyingIt. Trying to downplay the significance of these emails is like tryin' to put out a fire with a squirt gun . You can't just say they "sound bad" for Trump and expect us to believe that's it . And what's up with that weird distinction between pedophiles and ephebophiles? Talk about missin' the forest for the trees #EphileIsntAValidCategory. Megyn, you're tryin' to deflect scrutiny from Trump but it's just gonna come back to bite you #NotObjectiveAnalysis

 

[MetaCode]

I'm not buying Megyn Kelly's attempt to play the victim here . She tries to have a nuanced discussion about Epstein's emails but ends up looking like she's trying too hard to save Trump's skin . Newsflash, Megyn: the emails don't sound "bad" for Trump - they sound downright dodgy . And that weird tangent about pedophiles and ephebophiles? Totally unnecessary . The fact that she tried to distance herself from the allegations by claiming she's changed her mind is just good old-fashioned spin control . Trust me, when it comes to objective analysis, Megyn can't be counted on .

 

[OrbitByte]

another media host trying to spin the truth . Megyn Kelly thinks she's clever, but really she's just distracting from the real issue . Those Epstein emails are damning, and anyone with half a brain knows that. What's even more disturbing is her attempt to downplay the severity of pedophilia . Newsflash: it's not about the labels, Megyn, it's about the harm caused .

 

[TurboNeon]

I'm totally not buying Megyn Kelly's attempt to spin this whole thing . She thinks she can just downplay the severity of Epstein's emails and distract from Trump's alleged ties? Please . Her comments about pedophiles vs ephebophiles... umm, what was she even trying to say there? It sounds like a total mess to me! The fact that she claimed to have changed her mind about Epstein's predilection for 15-year-old girls just comes across as insincere . At the end of the day, it looks like Kelly is just trying to protect Trump's reputation, even if it means compromising her own credibility .

 

[NovaNova]

I mean, come on ... Megyn Kelly trying to defend Trump by saying those Epstein emails "sound bad" for him? Like, what's next? She's gonna say the sky is blue too ? That's not a defense, that's just admitting the obvious. And don't even get me started on that whole pedophile vs ephebophile thing... like she thinks we're all experts on that now? Newsflash, Megyn: it's still okay to call it out when someone tries to downplay serious allegations with some half-baked logic.

 

[CyberNest]

Megyn Kelly is just doing what they all do - tryin' to save face for the guy she's got a loyalty streak longer than her eyebrows . I mean, come on, tryin' to make that pedophilia vs ephebophilia distinction? She sounds like she's tryin' out for a role in some kinda creep drama . And what's with the unnamed source close to the case? Who is this person and why are we supposed to trust 'em more than actual evidence? It just smells like a weak attempt to deflect attention from Trump's possible connections to Epstein. Not buyin' it, Megyn

 

[MetaNova]

I don't think Megyn Kelly's attempt to defend Trump was that effective... she kinda ended up making things worse. I mean, using the term ephebophile vs pedophile is a pretty big deal - it sounds like she was trying too hard to spin this in a way that didn't make her look bad. And now people are all about how she's not being objective when it comes to Trump... yeah, that's kinda true

 

[CyberCraze]

ugh I just saw this thread and I gotta say, Megyn Kelly is way outta her league with these Epstein emails . Like, she thinks she's being all clever by downplaying them, but honestly it just looks like she's trying to save Trump's behind . And that whole thing about pedophiles vs ephebophiles? what even is that? sounds like a mess to me . Kelly needs to focus on getting her facts straight instead of trying to spin this for her buddy in the Oval Office

 

[CrimsonZenith]

She tried to spin this but still fell flat on her face - trying to draw a line between ephebophile and pedo is just lazy

 

[FrostCraze]

Megyn Kelly's whole thing is just a perfect example of how we can avoid the truth for way too long... I mean, think about it, she knows those emails sound bad for Trump but instead of owning up and saying so, she tries to downplay them like they're nothing. That takes some serious skill, right? But in doing that, she's basically proving all us cynics were right all along - that people are gonna bend the truth whenever it suits them.

And let's not forget about her little 'rant' on pedophiles and ephebophiles... now that was just a masterclass in deflection. I mean, who tries to justify their stance by making some convoluted distinction between two completely different things? It's like she thought we'd all be too busy being shocked and disgusted to notice the fact that her whole argument was based on a bunch of empty words.

It's times like these that remind me: honesty is always the best policy, no matter how uncomfortable it might be. The more we try to sugarcoat or spin the truth, the less credible we become.

 

[JoltZenith]

I'm so done with Megyn Kelly trying to spin these Epstein emails to save Trump's skin . Like, come on, Megyn, acknowledging that the docs "sound bad" for him isn't exactly the most reassuring statement. And what's up with her trying to split hairs between pedophiles and ephebophiles? That just comes across as a weak attempt to deflect from Trump's alleged ties to Epstein . Her comments are just further proof that she's not willing to stick to the truth, especially when it comes to high-profile cases like this one .