Veteran journalist and commentator Megyn Kelly has never shied away from criticizing prominent progressive figures, and her latest jab at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and her “Squad” is making waves. During a discussion on the “All In” podcast with venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya and his co-hosts, Kelly coined a new and rather cutting nickname for AOC and her allies, calling them “Congressional Kardashians.” The remark, as expected, is already ruffling feathers across the political spectrum.
In a broader conversation about the current state of American politics, Kelly pointed to social media platforms like Instagram, where progressive politicians like AOC often mobilize their followers. “It’s getting worse because of Instagram and AOC, that kind of person,” Kelly remarked, signaling her belief that the rise of social media-driven politics has worsened the quality of leadership in the United States. This criticism isn’t new territory for Kelly, who has repeatedly clashed with Ocasio-Cortez in the past. However, her latest comments seemed to hit a particularly sore spot, especially as the congresswoman and her colleagues continue to expand their digital influence.
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When pressed to expand on her remarks, Kelly delivered a stinging punchline aimed at the popular Democratic congresswoman and her colleagues. “These are congressional Kardashians,” Kelly quipped, drawing laughter from the podcast hosts while simultaneously igniting outrage from the progressive left. The “Squad”—which consists of AOC, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA), and Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)—has garnered a massive following on platforms like Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). They frequently use these platforms to push their progressive agenda, a tactic Kelly clearly finds distasteful.
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