Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News and NBC anchor, has now reportedly taken sharp aim at her past employers for what she described as biased and inadequate coverage of transgender participation in women’s sports.
Speaking on a recent episode of her SiriusXM podcast, Kelly said she regrets how she once covered the issue and now believes her reporting contributed to what she sees as a misleading and unfair narrative.
“I was part of the problem while I was there,” she said, reflecting on her time at NBC. She accused both NBC and CNN of failing to present a balanced view of the growing controversy surrounding transgender athletes in female sports categories.
Her remarks come at a time when the debate over the inclusion of transgender women in women’s sports has become increasingly politicized.
Liberal activists argue that transgender athletes deserve full participation rights in accordance with their gender identity. Critics — including Kelly — argue that biological differences can result in unfair advantages, compromising the integrity of female athletic competition.
Kelly pointed to what she views as media neglect in addressing the concerns of female athletes who believe they are being forced into an unequal playing field.
“It’s not just about being inclusive,” she said. “It’s about being fair.”
The issue has taken on national significance, especially after President Donald Trump signed an executive order earlier this year titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports.”
The order directed federal agencies to enforce policies preventing transgender girls and women from competing in female sports divisions, prompting praise from conservatives and criticism from LGBTQ+ rights advocates.
Kelly has aligned herself with outspoken critics of transgender participation in women’s sports, including former collegiate swimmer Riley Gaines.
Gaines, who has become a prominent activist on the issue, has testified before lawmakers and spearheaded campaigns pushing for sex-based competition categories in athletics.
The conversation has resonated particularly in women’s collegiate and high school sports, where some athletes and parents have raised concerns about fairness and safety.
Several states have passed laws barring transgender girls and women from female sports teams, while legal challenges continue to unfold across the country.
In reflecting on her own shift in perspective, Kelly said the mainstream press has failed to hold space for dissenting views.
She criticized her former colleagues for prioritizing ideological narratives over factual reporting and failing to address how some women feel excluded or disadvantaged by current policies.
As the debate intensifies, Kelly’s remarks reflect a broader reckoning among media figures reassessing past editorial choices amid a rapidly evolving national conversation.
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