Megyn Kelly has publicly accused Donald Trump of infidelity across all his marriages, a claim that has drawn sharp criticism from his supporters. The former Fox News host stated on the 'Hodgetwins Podcast' that Trump "has cheated on every wife he's had," and she mocked the notion of his faithfulness to Melania Trump. Kelly's remarks were a direct response to Trump's recent criticisms of Joe Kent, a former National Counterterrorism Center director who resigned over the war in Iran. Trump had disparaged Kent for remarrying "fairly quickly" after the death of his first wife.
Kelly's critique centers on what she calls Trump's hypocrisy, pointing to his past relationships and extramarital affairs while married. She specifically mentioned his affair with Marla Maples during his marriage to Ivana Trump, and questioned the idea of Trump's fidelity to Melania, stating, "If you think Trump’s been faithful to Melania, that’s great. You’ve got bigger issues than I can solve here."
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Kelly's commentary has galvanized opposition within the MAGA movement, with many of Trump's allies and supporters taking to social media to condemn her remarks. They have characterized her statements as a personal attack, with some urging her to "talk about a glass house," implying she too has past indiscretions.
Background to the Controversy
The dispute began when Donald Trump, in March, expressed disapproval of Joe Kent's remarriage, which occurred four years after the death of his wife, Shannon. Trump's comments were perceived by Kelly as insensitive and hypocritical, given Trump's own marital history. Kent had resigned from his post citing his opposition to the Iran war, arguing that Iran posed "no imminent threat" and that Israel was pressuring the US into military action.
This exchange has reignited discussions surrounding Trump's past relationships, including allegations made by Ivana Trump in the early 1990s. Ivana Trump had used the word "rape" in a deposition concerning their divorce proceedings, though she later clarified she did not intend it in a literal or criminal sense, stating she "felt violated" due to a lack of affection. Donald Trump has consistently denied these allegations.
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