Megyn Kelly caused controversy this week when she criticized Keith Olbermann and other left-wing media figures for smearing Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. Her provocative remarks sparked a firestorm of discussion on the right to free speech in the politically divisive environment of today.
On her broadcast, Kelly defended Carlson against Leftist charges that he was endorsing white nationalist ideas.
JUST IN: Trump 24K Golden Dollars – Available Now!
Kelly responded to Olbermann’s offensive comparison of Carlson to a Nazi in her show. She criticized the remark as inappropriate and rude, making it quite clear that she will not tolerate such disrespectful conduct.
“Even Keith Olbermann was saying similar things, comparing Tucker to a Nazi,” Kelly said. “He also, for good measure, decided to tweet about me because I said Tucker’s gonna be better off without Fox and said something to the effect of, you got fired from Fox and NBC, what would you know about it?”
Kelly continued by correcting Olbermann’s claim on her resignation from NBC, saying, “So first of all, you misstate the circumstances of my departure from NBC, sir. That’s all I’m allowed to say about it.” Before completely roasting Olbermann, she addressed the rumors and controversies surrounding her departure from Fox News.
“There were widely reported facts that I was offered a hundred million dollars to stay there but the record is very clear that I left voluntarily because I wanted to raise my family – something you don’t know anything about – because no one would marry you and you have no children. You have a cold lonely life in which you become a bitter bitter man – something I wouldn’t know anything about – because my life is joyful and I’ve managed to raise my own children,” Kelly said.
WATCH:
Tucker Carlson and Fox are now at odds, and Kelly swiftly expresses her support for the former presenter. Carlson’s selection of attorney Bryan Freedman suggests that he may soon engage in legal conflict with his former company.
