Megyn Kelly slams Vanity Fair’s Trump administration photoshoot, says it “evidences the hatred”
Conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly recently criticized Vanity Fair magazine for its controversial photoshoot featuring the Trump administration. The magazine published a two-part article including interviews with President Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and other cabinet members. The interviews, conducted over the past year, shed light on the inner workings of the administration.
However, it was the accompanying photoshoot that sparked outrage on social media. Vanity Fair uploaded facial close-up photos of the cabinet members on its Instagram page, with many criticizing the magazine for intentionally taking unflattering shots. In a recent episode of her podcast, Megyn Kelly discussed the photoshoot with members of the Ruthless podcast and expressed her disdain for the magazine’s portrayal of the Trump administration.
Kelly pointed out that the photos were evidence of Vanity Fair’s bias and hatred towards the Trump administration. She specifically mentioned the unflattering shots of Susie Wiles, describing them as worse than mug shots. Kelly also criticized the publication for posting a close-up of Karoline Leavitt, where needle marks on her lips were visible, suggesting that Vanity Fair purposely aimed to embarrass her subjects.
Furthermore, Kelly shared her thoughts on JD Vance’s picture, noting that the magazine made him look like a “serial killer,” despite him being a handsome man. She emphasized the risk that conservatives take when participating in photo shoots with magazines that hold a bias against them, expressing sympathy for the administration for trusting Vanity Fair to portray them positively.
In addition to critiquing the photoshoot, Kelly also criticized Trump’s Chief of Staff Susie Wiles for her remarks in the Vanity Fair interview. Wiles made controversial statements about various cabinet members, with one caption from the magazine suggesting that she viewed them in a negative light. Kelly commented on Wiles’ interview, suggesting that she may have burned some bridges on her way out of the administration.
Susie Wiles later took to social media to address the Vanity Fair article, accusing the magazine of presenting her statements out of context in a disingenuous hit piece. The backlash from the photoshoot and interview highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and mainstream media outlets like Vanity Fair.
Overall, Megyn Kelly’s criticism of the magazine’s photoshoot and interview with Susie Wiles underscores the challenges faced by conservatives in the media landscape. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of fair and unbiased journalism in portraying political figures accurately.



