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“With a bit more hindsight, I think Trump was bothered by me not necessarily because I’m a woman but because I’m a woman with power. I had the 9:00 p.m. show on Fox News, his favorite channel, and I couldn’t be brought to heel. I think he believed I could help or hurt him more than Anderson Cooper…” quote by Megyn Kelly
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““With a bit more hindsight, I think Trump was bothered by me not necessarily because I’m a woman but because I’m a woman with power. I had the 9:00 p.m. show on Fox News, his favorite channel, and I couldn’t be brought to heel. I think he believed I could help or hurt him more than Anderson Cooper or Chuck Todd (both of whom also covered Trump with skepticism), or just about anyone else in the media. That’s why he repeatedly demanded a boycott. And wanted me pulled from future debates. And his supporters petitioned to have me fired. They wanted to remove me from power. People””

Megyn Kelly

About This Quote

Source Interview: Megyn Kelly on Fox News, 2017

Megyn Kelly felt targeted because she was a powerful woman on a rival network, threatening Trump's control over media narratives.

In simple terms: She was opposed for her influence and independence.

Key Takeaway

Recognize power dynamics in media.

Themes

media gender power politics

Mood

tenension defiant

Type

political personal

When to use this quote

  • news anchor
  • political debate
  • media criticism

Key Concepts

influence control public perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does gender intersect with power in media?
  • What strategies can protect independent voices?
A Different Perspective

Trump’s personal bias may have amplified the conflict.

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