Conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly has criticized Vanity Fair for its recent photoshoot featuring members of the Trump administration. The magazine published a two‑part article that included interviews with President Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, and other cabinet officials conducted over the past year. Alongside the article, Vanity Fair posted close‑up photos of the cabinet members on its Instagram page, which quickly went viral. Many viewers accused the publication of deliberately taking unflattering shots.
Kelly discussed the photoshoot on her podcast, calling the images evidence of the magazine’s bias against the Trump administration. She singled out the pictures of Susie Wiles and Karoline Leavitt, describing them as unflattering and alleging that Vanity Fair posted them to embarrass the subjects. Kelly also took issue with the magazine’s portrayal of JD Vance, claiming the photos made him look like a “serial killer” despite him being a “handsome man.”
The photoshoot was part of a broader article that featured interviews with Trump’s cabinet members. In her interview, Wiles made remarks about her colleagues, describing the president as having an “alcoholic’s personality” and labeling Vice President JD Vance as a “conspiracy theorist for a decade.” Many found these comments unbelievable, and Kelly suggested that Wiles might have been trying to “burn some bridges” with her statements. Wiles later responded, calling the piece a “disingenuously framed hit piece” and accusing Vanity Fair of taking her remarks out of context.
The incident has sparked an online reaction, with speculation about whether Wiles’ comments were made on or off the record. Kelly reported that conservatives told her they believed Wiles may have thought her remarks were off the record. The controversy surrounding the Vanity Fair article and photoshoot highlights the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the media, fueling debate about the role of journalism in politics and the potential for bias. As the story unfolds, it remains to be seen how the Trump administration and the media will navigate their complex relationship.
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