Megyn Kelly's SiriusXM show sparked outrage after she downplayed Jeffrey Epstein's abuse, describing him as a preference for "very young teen types," specifically 15-year-old girls. In an interview, the TV host claimed that there was a distinction between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old, which made her question whether the widely used term "pedophile" was accurate.
Kelly cited an unnamed source who told her that Epstein had a predilection for "barely legal type," but stopped short of saying he prepubescent children. Her argument came as she also cast doubt on statements from former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who claimed that Epstein possessed thousands of graphic videos involving minors.
Kelly's remarks were met with swift backlash, including criticism from "The Daily Show" host Josh Johnson, who called her comments a form of "diet pedophilia." Johnson pointed out that there was a clear difference between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old, but argued that no one should be discussing those differences. Critics online echoed Johnson's sentiments, accusing Kelly of minimizing the severity of Epstein's abuse.
Survivor advocates expressed concern that Kelly's distinction could be seen as damaging, highlighting that Epstein's decades-long pattern of coercion and trafficking involved minors who were incapable of consent regardless of age. The comments sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for Kelly to apologize or clarify her stance on the issue.
Kelly cited an unnamed source who told her that Epstein had a predilection for "barely legal type," but stopped short of saying he prepubescent children. Her argument came as she also cast doubt on statements from former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who claimed that Epstein possessed thousands of graphic videos involving minors.
Kelly's remarks were met with swift backlash, including criticism from "The Daily Show" host Josh Johnson, who called her comments a form of "diet pedophilia." Johnson pointed out that there was a clear difference between a 15-year-old and a 5-year-old, but argued that no one should be discussing those differences. Critics online echoed Johnson's sentiments, accusing Kelly of minimizing the severity of Epstein's abuse.
Survivor advocates expressed concern that Kelly's distinction could be seen as damaging, highlighting that Epstein's decades-long pattern of coercion and trafficking involved minors who were incapable of consent regardless of age. The comments sparked widespread outrage, with many calling for Kelly to apologize or clarify her stance on the issue.
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I'm still trying to wrap my head around Megyn Kelly's comments about Jeffrey Epstein's abuse 
. It's like she thinks we can just pick and choose which little girls are 'preference' material 
? Newsflash: all minors deserve to be protected, regardless of age 
. Using the term 'pedophile' is not a grey area - it's a serious accusation that comes with severe consequences. Kelly's attempt to justify Epstein's actions by saying 15-year-olds are somehow different from 5-year-olds just shows how out of touch she is 
. Her comments were irresponsible and hurtful, and I'm surprised anyone finds her reasoning convincing 
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. Who cares about technicalities or nuances when it comes to child abuse? Megyn Kelly's comments were like gaslighting the whole thing, making us doubt our own understanding of what's wrong 
. We need to stand together against abusers and not make excuses or downplay their crimes 
. And can we please stop trying to find shades of gray in a black and white issue? It's just so infuriating 
. She seems to be trying to create a distinction between 15-year-old and 5-year-old girls that he allegedly liked, but honestly, it just feels like she's downplaying the severity of his actions. I mean, shouldn't we all agree that no one should be discussing age differences in cases of abuse? It sounds like she's implying that some victims are more "deserving" of attention or concern than others, which is not only confusing but also hurtful to survivors.
. Like, I get it, she was trying to make a point, but come on, using that kind of language is super problematic 
. They're not just talking about some arbitrary age difference, they're talking about coercion and trafficking, which is way more complicated than just "oh, I think we need to draw a line at 5-year-olds" 
. This kind of thing can have serious consequences for people who are already struggling with trauma... it's not something you can just use as a point to be debated 
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she's just making excuses for scumbags like epstein. survivor advocates right to be upset, it's not about being pedo-friendly, it's about acknowledging that minors can't give consent no matter what age 
15 or 5, both are kids who deserve protection and respect. megyn kelly should've just stuck to the facts instead of playing with words 
omg like what is wrong with Megyn Kelly?? she literally downplays epstein's abuse by saying 15 year olds are just a "preference" i'm like totally shocked she didn't realize that was gonna be super hurtful to victims & their families 
this whole thing is messed up she really downplayed epstein's abuse and now ppl are all like "girl bye" 
i feel bad for her, she's clearly clueless about the severity of the situation 
. Kelly's trying to play devil's advocate here, but really she's just making a mess of things. The thing is, survivors' advocates are always going to be the first ones to sound the alarm when they see this kind of language being used. And honestly, I think they're right to be concerned 
. This isn't about nuance or debate, it's about respecting the victims and their experiences.
. Kelly needs to take responsibility for her words & educate herself on the realities of human trafficking 
#JusticeForSurvivors #HumanTraffickingAwareness #MegynKellyNeedsToApologize
What was she thinking saying that? It's not about making a distinction between 15-year-olds and 5-year-olds - it's about recognizing that ANY child under the age of consent is UNABLE TO GIVE CONSENT, period 
her distinction between 15-year-olds and 5-year-olds doesn't change the fact that what he did was WRONG 
. kelly should take responsibility for her words and apologize if that's what they deserved 