Trump Weighs In on Explosive Conservative Media Feud
Former President Donald Trump has entered the fray in the increasingly bitter public dispute between political commentators Megyn Kelly and her former Fox News colleague Mark Levin. In a post on his Truth Social platform on Sunday night, Trump offered a robust defense of Levin, describing him as a "truly Great American Patriot" who is "somewhat under siege by other people with far less Intellect, Capability, and Love for our Country."
A War of Words Escalates on Social Media
The conflict between the two prominent conservative voices erupted over the weekend when Levin launched a series of personal attacks against Kelly on X, formerly known as Twitter. Levin branded Kelly as "emotionally unhinged" and a "petulant wreck," following up earlier comments where he had labeled her "evil" and "diabolical." These remarks came in response to Kelly resharing a post about the Michigan synagogue shooting suspect.
Kelly responded with equally incendiary language, posting a particularly vulgar comment about Levin that accused him of misogyny and included crude personal insults. She claimed Levin "tweets about me obsessively in the crudest, nastiest terms possible" and suggested his behavior stemmed from personal insecurities.
Trump's Full-Throated Defense of Levin
In his Sunday night intervention, Trump offered Levin his complete support without directly naming Kelly. The former president wrote: "Mark Levin, a truly Great American Patriot, is somewhat under siege by other people with far less Intellect, Capability, and Love for our Country. He is a true Conservative, and Intellect, far smarter than those who criticize him but, above all, he is a man of Great Wisdom and Common Sense who truly loves our Country."
Trump went on to suggest that Levin's critics were motivated by jealousy and anger, adding that their influence would "rapidly diminish" now that his position was clear. The former president's comments came after Kelly had recently criticized Trump's administration for supporting Israeli attacks on Iran, a position that Levin has consistently championed.
Historical Context and Wider Conservative Divisions
This public spat represents more than just a personal disagreement between two media personalities. It highlights growing divisions within conservative commentary circles that also involve figures like Tucker Carlson, Ben Shapiro, and Candace Owens. The feud has exposed ideological and personal rifts that are becoming increasingly public and vitriolic.
Following Trump's public support, Levin expressed his gratitude on X, writing: "Mr. President: I am beyond humbled by your words and graciousness in writing such a beautiful note and sharing it on Truth Social. I am honored that you took the time to write it. Your courage, strength, and moral clarity are truly unparalleled." Levin added that he would not be intimidated by threats and praised Trump's leadership for making America "great again."
A Complicated History Between Trump and Kelly
The current controversy has particular resonance given the complicated history between Trump and Kelly. Their feud dates back to August 2015 when, during a Republican primary debate, Kelly questioned Trump about his treatment of women. Trump responded by attacking Kelly after the debate, calling her a "bimbo" and suggesting she had "blood coming out of her wherever."
In 2023, Kelly indicated that the tension between them was "under the bridge," but during his 2024 campaign, Trump suggested she was building her career "by pretending she likes me." This history adds layers to Trump's decision to intervene in Kelly's current dispute with Levin, potentially representing both ideological alignment with Levin and residual tension with Kelly.
The public nature of this conflict, with its personal insults and political implications, continues to unfold across multiple social media platforms, drawing in one of the most influential figures in conservative politics and exposing deeper fractures within right-wing media commentary.
