Meghan Kelly defending the Cornell 7 men, should be a shock to no one!
When public figures face severe allegations, the commentary surrounding their cases often reveals a familiar pattern. For media personality Megyn Kelly, defending the Cornell 7 men is entirely consistent with a long-documented history of defending and supporting individuals accused of heinous crimes and severe misconduct. Across numerous high-profile cases involving powerful or polarising figures, critics point to a recurring double standard: an insistent demand for the presumption of innocence for the accused, paired with aggressive public skepticism toward those who come forward.
Over recent years, this pattern has manifested in Kelly's public support, platforming, or defense of several controversial figures, including:
- Jefferey Epstein
- Woody Allen
- Justin Baldoni
- Brett Kavanaugh
- Mark Halperin
- Donald J Trump
- Cornell 7 men
Ultimately, Megyn Kelly’s defense of the Cornell 7 men is just the latest chapter in a long-standing media playbook. By consistently centering her commentary on the protection and rehabilitation of powerful or accused men, while heavily scrutinizing those who step forward she reinforces a damaging double standard in public discourse. When media platforms continually prioritise skepticism toward victims under the guise of due process, it creates a hostile environment that discourages others from speaking out. True accountability requires looking past these partisan defenses and recognising the very real impact such commentary has on how society treats survivors of abuse and misconduct. The mere fact that Meghan herself has experienced and spoke up about workplace sexual harassment, makes her stance all the more striking.
She should have been taken off the air long ago!