In a recent development, Megyn Kelly, the renowned journalist, has offered a stern critique of CBS's Lesley Stahl, a figure known for her contentious relationship with former President Donald Trump.
Stahl, who interviewed Trump on CBS's "60 Minutes" weeks before the 2020 presidential election, has been accused of bias and a lack of journalistic integrity.
According to Gateway Pundit, during the interview, Stahl interrupted and admonished Trump when he reiterated his claim that the Obama administration had spied on his campaign. Stahl dismissed the allegation, a move that critics argue demonstrates a double standard in the media's treatment of Democrats and Republicans.
Stahl's dismissive attitude towards the former President's claims has been widely criticized, particularly given that independent news sources have since validated Trump's assertions. Stahl's credibility was further undermined when she expressed concern about the declining trust in corporate media, blaming Trump for the industry's woes rather than acknowledging any potential shortcomings in her own reporting.
In a recent conversation with Wall Street Journal reporter Peggy Noonan, Stahl lamented, "Were way down there with the lawyers. Were way down there with Congress." She continued, "Im extremely worried about the press. I despair. I worry greatly. Im very dark about it."
Megyn Kelly, however, was unsympathetic to Stahl's concerns. During her podcast, Kelly offered a series of suggestions to Stahl, including the need for greater transparency and accountability in reporting. "Like maybe dont say the laptop cant be verified when it can. And then when your own organization verifies it, come out and do a mea culpa and admit you embarrassed yourself," Kelly advised.
Kelly also criticized Stahl's network for their handling of an interview with Kamala Harris, accusing them of editing the footage to portray the Democratic candidate in a more favorable light. "Maybe dont stealth edit the Democratic presidential candidates interview with 60 Minutes, your flagship program that youre an anchor of, without telling us, and then when it becomes a controversy, refuse to release the transcript because youre more interested in running cover for the Dems than you are in honest reporting," Kelly asserted.
Kelly concluded her critique by highlighting the perceived bias in the vice-presidential debate between VP-Elect JD Vance and Tim Walz. She accused the network of fact-checking only one side and silencing the Republican candidate when he attempted to correct the record. "Maybe dont host a vice-presidential debate where you fact-check only one side. And then when your fact check gets fact-checked by the vice-presidential candidate on the Republican side, you cut his mic!" Kelly exclaimed.
Kelly's critique of Stahl and CBS serves as a reminder of the importance of journalistic integrity and the need for media outlets to maintain a balanced and unbiased approach in their reporting. It also underscores the ongoing debate about the role and responsibility of the media in shaping public opinion and the potential consequences of failing to uphold these standards.
Login