Donald Trump unleashed a scathing critique on former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, reigniting their long-standing feud following her recent comments on his cognitive abilities and performance at the GOP presidential debate. The 77-year-old former president took to his Truth Social platform to label Kelly, 53, the "biggest loser" of the debate, which she moderated alongside NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas and Eliana Johnson of the Washington Free Beacon.
The debate, which Trump did not attend, experienced a significant drop in viewership, drawing only four million viewers. This figure represented a 47% decline from the third debate in Miami on November 8. In his post, Trump disparaged the debate as "history's lowest rated 'presidential' debate" and criticized the performances of his GOP rivals, including Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. He sarcastically declared pharmaceutical entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy the winner for his favorable view of Trump.
Kelly recently questioned Trump's age and cognitive sharpness during a conversation with Glenn Beck. "There's no question that Trump has lost a step or multiple steps," she stated, citing instances where Trump confused Joe Biden for Barack Obama and other verbal gaffes. Kelly's remarks, highlighting Trump's frequent mix-ups of countries and cities, echoed her concerns about the effects of aging, even on someone as seemingly indefatigable as Trump.
In his response, Trump disparaged Kelly's career trajectory, questioning what happened to her and asserting that she had lost whatever she once had. "She has lost whatever she once had, which wasn't very much. Some things never change," Trump declared on Truth Social.
This latest exchange between Trump and Kelly adds another chapter to their tumultuous history. The tension first became public in 2015 when Kelly, then at Fox News, confronted Trump during a GOP presidential debate about his derogatory comments towards women. Trump's infamous response, implying that Kelly was aggressive due to menstruation, sparked widespread criticism. Although they appeared to reconcile months later, this recent spat indicates that their contentious relationship is far from over.
The resurgence of this feud comes as Trump continues to navigate the political landscape and prepare for potential involvement in future presidential races. His broadsides against Kelly and his Republican opponents underscore the former president's combative style and his willingness to engage in public disputes with media figures and political adversaries alike. As Trump remains a central figure in American politics, his interactions with critics like Kelly are likely to continue influencing public discourse and shaping perceptions of his leadership and personality.
