Megyn Kelly urges GOP support after Sheridan Gorman killing, says Democrat policies endanger streets

Kelly framed crime as a central election issue, linking Gorman’s death to border and safety policies in her call for Republican votes
Kelly highlighted crime and border policies in urging voters to support the GOP after Gorman’s death (Getty Images)
Kelly highlighted crime and border policies in urging voters to support the GOP after Gorman’s death (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Megyn Kelly urged voters to support the Republican Party after the killing of Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, linking the incident to border and immigration policies.

Gorman, a Loyola University student, was shot during a violent crime earlier this month in Chicago.

Kelly ties Chicago killing to immigration and border policies

In her comments, Kelly said the killing highlighted what she described as the consequences of current border policies.

She urged voters to prioritize Republican candidates, arguing that immigration enforcement has become central to public safety.



“You have to vote Republican. I'm sorry, I don't care how mad you are at the Republican Party.”

Kelly also criticized Democrats, stating that policies concerning border control have contributed to incidents like Gorman’s case.

She referenced statements by Hakeem Jeffries but offered a contrasting perspective.

“I'm sorry, I don't care how mad you are at the Republican Party. This is what you get, death on the American streets if you vote Democrat.

WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 27: Host of The Megyn Kelly Show, Megyn Kelly speaks onstage at Semafor’s Innovating to Restore Trust in News: A National Summit Gallup at Great Hall on February 27, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Semafor)
Host of 'The Megyn Kelly Show,' Kelly spoke at Semafor’s Innovating to Restore Trust in News Summit in Washington, DC (Shannon Finney/Getty Images for Semafor)

Sheridan Gorman case sparks political debate on crime and safety

The killing of Sheridan Gorman has become part of a broader debate about crime and immigration enforcement in large US cities.

Chicago has faced scrutiny over city safety, with officials citing multiple factors influencing crime trends.



Kelly also criticized Democrats’ responses to Gorman’s death.

“I'm sorry, if the Democrats weren't so insane, if it were like your granddad's Republican Party or Democrat Party, maybe, maybe, but they don't care. They're the ones who caused it.”

“They opened the borders without a thought for what it would do.”

“And now that it's catching up with them. That's what you get from Hakeem Jeffries. I don't know. I'll look into it. Who the f**k is Sheridan Gorman? It's really what he's saying. I find this disgusting.”

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 28:  Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) questions U.S. Attorney General William Barr
Kelly referenced Hakeem Jeffries’ comments, contrasting them with her own assessment of crime and policy impacts (Getty Images)

Kelly’s remarks reflect a trend of media figures weighing in on high-profile criminal cases that intersect with political issues.

Her comments focused on the role of government policy in shaping outcomes related to crime and public safety.

Gorman’s family said they were “gravely disappointed by the policies and failures that allowed this individual to remain in a position to commit this crime.”

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