Conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly has criticized Vanity Fair magazine for its recent 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, conducted over the past year. Accompanying the article was a photoshoot of cabinet members, with facial close-up photos uploaded to Vanity Fair’s Instagram page. The pictures went viral, with many accusing the magazine of deliberately taking unflattering shots.
Kelly discussed the photoshoot on her podcast, stating that the pictures were evidence of the magazine’s bias against the Trump administration. She specifically mentioned the photos of Susie Wiles and Karoline Leavitt, saying they were not flattering and that the magazine had willfully posted the pictures to embarrass them. Kelly also criticized the magazine’s treatment of JD Vance, saying they made him look like a “serial killer” despite being a “handsome man.”
The photoshoot was part of a larger article featuring interviews with Trump’s cabinet members. In her interview, Susie Wiles made remarks about her colleagues, including describing the president as having an “alcoholic’s personality” and vice president JD Vance as a “conspiracy theorist for a decade.” Many found these comments unbelievable, and Kelly suggested that Wiles may have been trying to “burn some bridges” with her statements.
Wiles has since responded to the article, calling it a “disingenuously framed hit piece” and accusing the publication of presenting her statements out of context. The incident has sparked a reaction online, with many wondering whether Wiles’ comments were made on or off the record. Kelly reported that people in conservative circles told her they believed Wiles may have thought her remarks were off the record.
The controversy surrounding the Vanity Fair article and photoshoot has highlighted the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media. The incident has sparked a debate about the role of the media in reporting on politics and the potential for bias in journalism. As the story continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration and the media will navigate their complex relationship.