Megyn Kelly questions Pete Hegseth's fidelity amid sexual assault claims
- Megyn Kelly criticized Pete Hegseth's fidelity, citing his three marriages and extramarital child.
- While discussing his character, she defended him against serious sexual assault allegations from 2017.
- Kelly concluded that Hegseth’s personal issues do not equate to accusations of serious violence.
In November 2024, Megyn Kelly expressed her views on Pete Hegseth, her former colleague at Fox News, during an appearance on the Charlie Kirk Show. Hegseth is facing allegations of sexual assault linked to an incident in Monterey, California, two months after he divorced his second wife, Samantha Deering, in 2017. Kelly noted Hegseth's tumultuous marital history, highlighting concerns about his fidelity, as he has been married three times and had a child with his current wife during his previous marriage. Despite these criticisms, she defended Hegseth against the sexual assault allegations, emphasizing the difference between personal relationship difficulties and serious criminal charges, stating that one is not equivalent to acting as a rapist. Hegseth has denied the allegations and reached a financial settlement with the alleged victim, which he claims was motivated by a desire to maintain his position at Fox News rather than an admission of guilt.