The feud between Megyn Kelly and Ben Shapiro reached new heights on Thursday, as the two engaged in a heated exchange online. The tension between them began when Shapiro criticized Kelly on stage at the TPUSA AmFest for not addressing Candace Owens’ unverified claims. This initial confrontation led to a series of back-and-forth exchanges between the two prominent figures.
In their most recent online spat, Shapiro once again called out Kelly for not defending Erika Kirk against Owens’ attacks. Kelly responded with a detailed post on X, explaining that she believed addressing Owens’ accusations publicly would only serve to amplify negativity. She also accused Shapiro and his followers of targeting Kirk due to her association with Tucker Carlson, who has been critical of Israel. Kelly further claimed that Shapiro’s animosity towards her stemmed from her defense of Owens questioning Charlie Kirk’s views on Israel.
Kelly asserted that she had tried to reconcile Owens and Kirk at Erika’s request but was unsuccessful. She criticized Shapiro for publicly attacking her without attempting to resolve their issues privately, labeling him a coward for not engaging in a face-to-face discussion or responding to her messages.
The former Fox News host also took aim at Shapiro’s “moral preening” and suggested that his declining fan base was a result of his behavior. Kelly even compared her show’s viewership numbers to Shapiro’s, highlighting the stark difference in their respective audiences.
The tension between Kelly and Shapiro escalated further when Kelly sided with Piers Morgan in his dispute with Shapiro. Morgan had criticized Shapiro for supporting Israel and accused him of being a “propagandist.” In response, Shapiro labeled Kelly a coward and Morgan a clickwhore, prompting further backlash from both individuals.
Despite the ongoing conflict, Kelly and Shapiro continue to trade barbs online, with no resolution in sight. Piers Morgan also joined the fray, promising to address Shapiro’s accusations in his next show. The animosity between these high-profile personalities shows no signs of abating, as they continue to clash publicly on social media platforms.
