In a revealing episode of her popular program, television host Megyn Kelly has finally addressed the public speculation surrounding her silence during the escalating public feud between conservative commentators Candace Owens and Erika Kirk. Kelly clarified that her quiet demeanor was not an act of avoidance but a strategic, behind-the-scenes effort to foster dialogue and de-escalate the highly charged situation.
The Catalyst: A Shocking Allegation and a Fact-Check
Kelly explained that the situation came to her attention when commentator Ben Shapiro informed her that Candace Owens had allegedly accused Erika Kirk of being involved in the murder of her husband, Charlie Kirk. Kelly stated she was immediately shocked and directed her team to conduct a thorough fact-check. After reviewing Owens's past statements, Kelly came to a definitive conclusion: "That's actually not true." She emphasized that while Owens had been critical of the organization Turning Point USA, Erika Kirk was not its CEO at the time of Charlie Kirk's death. "We are relentlessly factual here in this program," Kelly asserted, pushing back against what she labeled as a dangerous false claim.
Public Escalation and a Private Intervention
As tensions spilled into the public domain, with Erika Kirk making appearances on Fox News and a CBS town hall where she simply told Owens to "Stop," Kelly decided to act privately. She revealed that weeks prior, Erika Kirk had personally called her, asking for help in setting up a direct conversation with Candace Owens. Kelly agreed to mediate and reached out to Owens, who responded enthusiastically, "Absolutely, I'm thrilled it's you. I'm in."
This behind-the-scenes diplomacy culminated in a lengthy, private meeting between the two women in Nashville. The meeting lasted for four and a half hours and was described by both parties as productive. Following their discussion, Candace Owens posted on social media platform X that "tensions were thawed," while Erika Kirk echoed the sentiment, calling it a "very productive conversation."
Addressing Critics and Stating Her Motives
Megyn Kelly used her platform to deliver a blunt message to online critics who had attacked her for not publicly taking sides during the conflict. She stated they had no insight into the private efforts underway to resolve the dispute. Kelly outlined her core motivations: to stop the spread of false claims, to protect individuals who were grieving, and to mitigate the damage caused by public, personal attacks.
She also shared her personal perspective, expressing deep care for Erika Kirk's grief while simultaneously defending Candace Owens's right to critique media actions without being misrepresented. On the central theory Owens promoted, Kelly disagreed, noting, "I think they have the true killer of Charlie Kirk in custody. His name is Tyler Robinson." She respected the right to different opinions but made her factual stance clear.
In closing, Megyn Kelly emphasized that substantive, private conversations hold far more value than public, performative online fights. Her revelation provided a rare glimpse into the untelevised work that can sometimes lead to genuine reconciliation in the midst of media storms.
