Megyn Kelly is set to make headlines once again with her first interview in seven years with former President Donald Trump. The much-anticipated conversation, scheduled to air next Thursday at noon on SiriusXM, is expected to be a spicy and hard-hitting exchange.
The announcement of this interview, which marks their first on-air conversation since May 2016, was made by Kelly herself in a Twitter video. In her video message, she expressed her enthusiasm for the upcoming interview, assuring viewers that it would be nothing short of captivating.
“I’m really looking forward to this,” Kelly said. “It’s going to be great, it’s going to be spicy, and it’s going to be tough, but it’s going to be good, and hopefully, we’re both going to enjoy it.”
Their history dates back to the 2015 Republican primary campaign, where their relationship was characterized by a heated feud. However, Kelly hinted at the depth of their forthcoming discussion, saying, “We’re going to have a lot of time to get into a variety of topics in person.”
Kelly emphasized her gratitude for Trump’s agreement to the interview, highlighting her balanced approach to journalism. “I’m very glad that he agreed to do it. He’s not saying yes to everyone,” she noted. “And to his credit, you know, Donald Trump knows that I’m not somebody who suffers from Trump Derangement Syndrome like the vast majority of people in the media, but I’m also not a sycophant, so I’m not going to go in there and be a bootlicker.”
Former acting Director of the US National Intelligence, Ric Grenell, joined Kelly to discuss the interview, praising her tough but fair approach to interviewing. He reminisced about their past interactions during the 2016 presidential election, commending Kelly for her professionalism.
Acknowledging Trump’s undeniable charisma, Kelly stated, “There’s no question he has a natural magnetism. Whether you love him or hate him, that is indisputable.”
The announcement of this interview comes just two months after Kelly extended kind words to Trump, signaling a significant turn in their turbulent relationship. In July, Kelly addressed her newfound rapport with Trump during the Megyn Kelly Show, expressing her delight at their recent one-on-one conversation.
‘When he came into the arena, we met just one on one, his team was standing nearby, but he and I got a one-on-one together for the first time in years, and it was, frankly great to see him,” Kelly shared.
In closing, Kelly brushed off past disputes, emphasizing that their prior animosity was now water under the bridge. This unexpected turn of events has left some observers puzzled, but as Kelly put it, “The left freaked out at those comments. They need me to hate him for some reason. They need as many sort of foils to Donald Trump as they can get. And if they think you’re one and you turn out not to be, they become apoplectic. It’s just like a robotic chip has malfunctioned.”
With this upcoming interview, viewers can brace themselves for a spirited exchange between two prominent figures in American media and politics.
