Megyn Kelly Loses It Over Larry David’s Trump Insults
The Daily Beast • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Megyn Kelly criticized Larry David's remarks about Donald Trump and his 80th birthday UFC celebration, accusing David of elitism for disparaging a working-class American sport.
- Larry David called the event "embarrassing" and expressed shame about being associated with Trump and his supporters, continuing his history of mocking the former president.
- Kelly, despite her own wealth and past controversies, argued that David's privileged background disqualifies him from criticizing Trump and his base.
- The UFC fight, held on Trump's birthday and America's 250th anniversary, became controversial after fighter Josh Hokit used a derogatory slur against Michelle Obama during his victory speech.
- Hokit later defended his comment as a compliment, adding to the event's negative publicity amid ongoing political and cultural tensions.
