Megyn Kelly has launched a strong rebuttal against CNN’s Van Jones after he described conservative activist Charlie Kirk as “racist.” Kelly argued that Jones had no credibility to make such accusations, saying his past statements and affiliations undermine his ability to judge others.
On her show, Kelly claimed Jones had “stolen that word” by misusing it as a political attack rather than reserving it for genuine instances of racism. She stressed that branding someone with such a serious label without clear evidence was not only irresponsible but damaging to public discourse.
Kelly went further, challenging Jones to provide facts to back up his claim, insisting that accusations of racism should never be casually thrown into debate for political gain. She tied her criticism to a broader frustration with what she sees as the media’s tendency to weaponize language against conservatives.
The clash highlights ongoing tensions in media and political circles following Kirk’s death, as figures on both sides continue to battle over his legacy and the rhetoric used to describe him.