A dramatic public dispute unfolded this week between two prominent conservative media figures, Megyn Kelly and Mark Levin, culminating in a stark accusation of malicious intent from Kelly and a subsequent call for de-escalation from Levin. The controversy began during a Thursday broadcast of "The Megyn Kelly Show," where Kelly, an independent podcast host and former Fox News personality, made a serious claim against Levin, a veteran Fox News anchor and radio host.
"Megyn, can we at least agree that I absolutely do not want, and would never want, any harm to come to you. And I have never said otherwise and would never say otherwise. I suggest we turn down the heat." — Mark Levin, Fox News Host and Radio Host
Speaking with guest Ana Kasparian of "The Young Turks," Kelly asserted her belief that Levin harbors ill will towards her. "I actually believe that Mark Levin would like to have me killed. I do believe it. I think he’d be thrilled to see me taken out, like, actually," Kelly stated directly to Kasparian during the program. She contrasted her own conduct with Levin's, emphasizing her personal standards for public discourse. "That’s so f*cking crazy to me, Ana. There’s no one, no one politically who I would ever wish that upon, ever," Kelly remarked. She elaborated, "There’s no one whose death I would celebrate. There’s no one whom I would intentionally endanger with really crazy ass rhetoric."
The accusation stems from a long-standing and often acrimonious public feud between Kelly and Levin. Over several years, the two have exchanged harsh insults, with Kelly reportedly labeling Levin "Micropenis Mark" and Levin referring to Kelly with terms such as "Woke Reich psycho," "vile, mentally unhinged creep," and "a degenerate bigot." Kelly has also previously accused Levin of contributing to President Donald Trump's decision to take military action against Iran, claiming Levin pushed the President toward war.
Kelly further elaborated on her concerns about Levin's rhetoric, suggesting it knowingly puts individuals at physical risk. She named former Fox colleague Tucker Carlson as another target of what she described as Levin's dangerous language. "He knows what he says about Tucker, about me, about many others is actually endangering," Kelly asserted. She characterized Levin's approach as a pattern of extreme and reckless labeling. "To over and over call somebody a neo-Nazi, to suggest that they want Jews killed because they say things like, ‘young people no longer support Israel.’ It’s so irresponsible. It’s lunacy," Kelly added.
In a surprising turn, Mark Levin responded to Kelly's accusation not with further escalation, but with a message posted directly to her on X (formerly Twitter). Denying any desire for her harm, Levin wrote, "Megyn, can we at least agree that I absolutely do not want, and would never want, any harm to come to you. And I have never said otherwise and would never say otherwise." He concluded his message with a call for de-escalation, stating, "I suggest we turn down the heat." This response marked a departure from the typical exchanges that have characterized their long-running public animosity.
The broader political landscape also played a role in the day's events. Separately on Thursday, President Donald Trump issued a lengthy statement on Truth Social. This statement was reportedly a rebuke aimed at Kelly, Carlson, and other figures within the "MAGA-aligned voices" who have publicly expressed disagreements with him. Mark Levin subsequently amplified President Trump's post on X, adding his own one-word comment: "BOOM!!!!!!!!" This action by Levin, while not directly addressing Kelly's accusation, provided context regarding his alignment with President Trump's critiques of certain conservative media figures. The clash between Kelly and Levin highlights ongoing tensions and evolving dynamics within conservative media and political discourse.
