In a detailed analysis on The Charlie Kirk Show, Megyn Kelly defended Pete Hegseth against allegations of misconduct stemming from a 2017 incident.

The accusations, which have garnered significant media attention, have been described by Kelly as inconsistent and lacking credibility.

Charlie Kirk opened the discussion by questioning the motives behind what he called a "smear campaign" against Hegseth. “Megyn, I now want your reaction to some of these accusations being thrown at my friend Pete Hegseth,” Kirk said. “He has a great reputation among many people. What do you make of this smear campaign against Pete Hegseth?”

Kelly, who worked closely with Hegseth during her tenure at Fox News, began by acknowledging his strong professional background but also noted his personal struggles.

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“I knew Pete well when I was at Fox,” she said. “I’m the reason he became a Fox News contributor… I loved Pete, and I thought he was great. I don’t recommend marrying Pete Hegseth. I’m going to be honest, like looking at his marital history. It’s not an example of fidelity. However, having difficulty in one’s personal relationships… is much different than being a rapist. And this woman’s story smells terribly.”

Kelly walked through the allegations in detail, referencing the police report.

According to Kelly, the accuser claimed she was drugged and assaulted by Hegseth during a Republican women’s conference in Monterey, California. However, Kelly highlighted several key inconsistencies in the accuser’s account.

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“This woman’s story smells, and if you read the media coverage about this allegation, let me tell you, you will not learn the facts that I’m about to give you,” Kelly stated.

“She was seen by witnesses flirting with him at a bar. She was not intoxicated, according to multiple eyewitnesses and police. Security footage shows her walking arm-in-arm with Hegseth, smiling, and appearing completely fine.”

Kelly noted that the accuser’s behavior leading up to the alleged incident raised questions. “At 1:30 a.m., she and Pete were seen having a loud argument by the pool, so loud that hotel guests called security,” she said. “She claimed this argument was about his treatment of women. Why would someone assigned as his handler at the conference engage in such a personal dispute?”

Kelly continued to dismantle the timeline, pointing out that text messages between the accuser and her husband during the incident did not indicate intoxication or distress.

The accuser returned to her hotel room around 4 a.m., where her husband reported she was coherent and not stumbling or slurring her speech.

“When was she drugged?” Kelly asked rhetorically. “Witnesses before and after the alleged incident describe her as fine. She wasn’t hungover the next day, according to a coworker. None of this adds up.”

Kelly drew parallels between the case and the controversy surrounding Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. “This is a Kavanaugh 2.0,” she said. “A baseless allegation with no credible evidence, amplified by media outlets eager to tear someone down.”

Kirk concluded the segment by praising Kelly’s thorough breakdown of the case. “What a great summary. Megyn, thank you so much,” Kirk said. “Another smear campaign, and I think this one smells to high heaven.”

Kavanaugh 2.0: The great Megyn Kelly goes point-by-point shutting down the left's smear campaign against President Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth. You won't see anyone in MSM lay out the facts like this. WATCH. pic.twitter.com/gI8l0VlTZW

— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) November 22, 2024

The discussion underscored concerns about the weaponization of unsubstantiated claims in high-profile cases, particularly those involving public figures like Hegseth.

Both Kirk and Kelly emphasized the importance of examining the evidence critically and ensuring fair treatment in the court of public opinion.

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