Trump Calls Megyn Kelly Lightweight Reporterand Escalates Feud Fox News

Washington, D.C. (May 26, 2016) — Donald Trump, then the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, didn’t hold back when he took aim at Fox News host Megyn Kelly, calling her a “lightweight reporter” in a fresh volley of insults that reignited their bitter feud.

The clash stemmed from Kelly’s tough questioning of Trump during a 2015 GOP debate, where she pressed him on his history of demeaning women. Trump had already branded her “overrated” and suggested she was biased, but his comments on Thursday escalated things further. In a series of tweets and interviews, he dismissed her as not up to the job, saying she lacked the toughness for real journalism. It was classic Trump: blunt and personal, designed to dominate the headlines.

This wasn’t just a one-off spat; it highlighted the growing tensions between Trump and the media, especially Fox News, which had been a key platform for his rise. Fox, after all, had given Trump plenty of airtime early on, but Kelly’s pointed style seemed to irk him more than most. Sources close to the network downplayed the feud, insisting Kelly was just doing her job, but Trump’s barbs kept coming, drawing cheers from his loyal base while alienating others.

The episode raised eyebrows in political circles, as it showed how Trump’s unfiltered style could turn even allies into enemies. With the general election looming, some wondered if these distractions would hurt his chances against Hillary Clinton. At the very least, it painted a picture of a campaign that thrived on conflict, for better or worse. As the dust settled, one thing was clear: Trump wasn’t about to back down from a fight.