Megyn Kelly Challenges Students at Turning Point USA Event
During a Turning Point USA event at Virginia Tech, Megyn Kelly addressed left-handed college students after a young attendee attempted to connect President Trump’s “rhetoric” to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
This event marks Kelly’s second such appearance since Kirk, the organization’s founder, was killed. She led discussions among students regarding the slain conservative activist.
A Tufty Head student named Snied confronted Kelly, asking, “Why are you supporting the president who contributed to the rhetoric that killed your friend Charlie Kirk?” He referenced a recent rally where Trump stated, “I hate the enemy.”
Kelly promptly dismissed what she called an attempt to manipulate opinion, stating, “This is how we get here. It’s a blatant lie, it’s derogatory, and it’s inappropriate in this setting.”
As students attempted to shift the focus, Kelly defended Trump against claims that he contributed to the conditions leading to Kirk’s murder. She responded, “If that’s the case, then your point is completely empty. Do you contribute to the atmosphere?” Her comments were met with enthusiastic applause from the packed auditorium.
Kelly continued, asserting, “We know it from the bullet casing. We know it from the governor of Utah. We know it from his own mother.” Her confidence was palpable as she emphasized her stance.
The student grew increasingly flustered, questioning whether it was acceptable to incite violence against liberals. This brought up Trump’s remarks during Kirk’s memorial, where he stated he wouldn’t forgive his enemies.
In response, Kelly declared, “The U.S. president has not embraced violence against the Liberal Party.” She added, “It’s normal for politicians to think about their political battles, and Trump has every right to dislike his enemies—they tried to imprison him for life.”
After struggling to make his point, the student eventually relinquished the microphone while attempting to discuss former special counsel Jack Smith.
Kelly managed to diffuse the situation as the crowd grew restless, remarking, “It’s good to have some people come and oppose it.”
This event, part of TPUSA’s “American Comeback Tour,” featured Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and is the second of eleven campus events held nationwide in honor of Charlie Kirk.
