Megyn Kelly says Trump could ‘drop a nuke’ and she’d still vote Republican amid Iran tensions
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly has stirred debate with a blunt political statement, saying she would not support Democrats under any circumstances, even as Donald Trump escalates rhetoric around Iran.
Her comments came during a recent podcast episode that premiered on April 6, Monday, where she spoke at length about her views on both parties while reacting to the current geopolitical situation.
.@megynkelly: "Trump could drop a nuke and I'd still vote Republican over Democrat. What [Democrats] want to do is nuke our own country." pic.twitter.com/Q5qAKXZvEr
— The Megyn Kelly Show (@MegynKellyShow) April 7, 2026
Kelly asserts 'will support GOP even if Trump uses nukes'
At the center of the controversy is a single line that has drawn widespread attention.
“I mean, honestly, Trump could drop a nuke, and I’d still vote Republican over those people,” Kelly said.
She framed the remark as part of a broader critique of Democrats, describing a perception of elitism that she says she cannot support.
“All I think about when I think about the Democrats is those very unattractive people in Minneapolis,” she said.
“That’s smug, arrogant, I look down my nose on you, Like, I could never vote for, never.”
Her comments come at a time when Trump has issued a series of strong warnings directed at Iran, raising the stakes around US foreign policy and making her remarks particularly striking.
Megyn Kelly, NBC News Anchor and host of 'Megyn Kelly Today', speaks onstage with Alyson Shontell at IGNITION. Future of Media at Time Warner Center on November 29, 2017, in New York City (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)Kelly's past criticism of Trump
Despite her clear political alignment, Kelly has not avoided criticizing the administration’s approach to Iran.
Hours after this podcast, Megyn Kelly reposted journalist Glenn Greenwald's message slamming the President's latest X post warning of an 'end of civilization'.
This is one of the sickest, most demented, most morally reprehensible and most disgusting things any American President has ever said.
— Glenn Greenwald (@ggreenwald) April 7, 2026
But it's vital to remember that among his most influential war advisers are the fanatical Israel First loyalists Laura Loomer and Mark Levin. https://t.co/JQm0cyUX4X
In an earlier podcast episode following the US-Israel strikes, she questioned the reasoning behind the military action.
“I don’t allow them to use me like a fool,” she said.
“Does it make any sense that Iran was planning preemptive strikes against us and our civilians, knowing full well of the massive military assets we had moved into the region?”
Let’s get real. The problem with Lindsay Graham isn’t (just) that he’s a homicidal maniac, it’s that Trump likes and is listening to him, and Trump’s favorite channel is parading him around like a Hefner bunny in stockings on every show.
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) March 10, 2026
The comments indicate that while she remains supportive of Trump overall, she has expressed doubts about specific decisions.
Kelly has also singled out Lindsey Graham, accusing him of pushing for aggressive military escalation.
“This guy is a homicidal maniac with a bloodlust that is insatiable,” she said.
“He should be nowhere near President Trump, not within 20 feet of the president’s orbit.”
Her remarks reflect concern about the influence of certain figures within Trump’s circle, even as she continues to defend the president himself.
In her latest podcast, Kelly acknowledged that Trump’s messaging has been inconsistent in recent days, shifting between claims of progress and threats of escalation.
However, she rejected the idea that his comments reflect instability.
