'I really wrestled with it': Here's why Megyn Kelly voted Trump in 2020 despite 'contentious relationship'
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Megyn Kelly, conservative commentator renowned for her unfiltered opinions, recently disclosed her vote in the 2020 election, revealing a turbulent internal conflict before ultimately casting her ballot for former President Donald Trump.
The host of 'The Megyn Kelly Show' recounted her uneasy relationship with Trump and the dilemma she faced heading into the election year.
"I had a long contentious relationship with Donald Trump, you may be aware," she remarked on a recent episode of her show. "And going into 2020, I didn't know whether I can pull the lever for him. I really didn't."
Megyn Kelly's struggle with DEI and trans ideology
According to Daily Mail, Kelly openly grappled with the societal shifts surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and the contentious debates surrounding trans ideology, particularly concerning their impact on her children's education.
"The world had shifted under our feet. It had gone crazy with DEI and with the trans ideology nonsense which was being shoved down my own kids' throats at school. And I really wrestled with it," she admitted.
However, what decisively tipped the scale for Kelly was President Joe Biden's revision of Title IX, a move she described as "horrifying."
This change, aimed at protecting LGBTQ students' rights and altering the approach to addressing sexual assault allegations in schools, prompted Kelly to vote for Trump to prevent such policies.
"I voted for Donald Trump to prevent things like this," she declared passionately.
Biden's Title IX revisions draw sharp criticism from Kelly
The Biden administration's Title IX alterations, set to take effect in August, received sharp criticism from Kelly, who argued they undermine women's rights, due process, and free speech on college campuses.
She lamented the removal of in-person court-like proceedings for sexual assault allegations, which victim advocates believe could retraumatize survivors and discourage reporting.
"What happened today, and when I saw the news on what Joe Biden just did to women's rights, and Title IX and due process for young men on college campuses and free speech, I was horrified. And my second reaction was at least I don't have this blood on my hands," Kelly exclaimed.
Kelly's passionate condemnation extended to Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, whom she accused of betraying women's rights. "I'm ashamed of him! I'm disgusted at you, Miguel Cardona! Shame on you!" she exclaimed.
She highlighted the discomfort and potential safety concerns for women and girls in shared spaces due to the new regulations, emphasizing the inability to prevent such situations.
"Your kid's gonna have to look at it, and there's not a damn thing you can do about it. Nothing!" she asserted.
Republican voices join the chorus
Republican voices echoed Kelly's sentiments, with Rep Virginia Foxx criticizing the regulation as detrimental to women and girls' progress.
"This final rule dumps kerosene on the already raging fire that is Democrats’ contemptuous culture war that aims to radically redefine sex and gender," Foxx stated.
The contentious nature of the debate was evident, with Republicans and Democrats locked in a struggle over the interpretation and application of Title IX.
Despite the Biden administration's efforts to broaden protections against sexual misconduct, the revisions faced significant opposition and scrutiny throughout the process. The record number of responses during the comment period underscored the intense public interest and concern surrounding the issue.
