Dana Loesch escalated her criticism of Megyn Kelly and Candace Owens. She accused media figures of exploiting a high-profile murder case for attention.
What We Know: Dana Loesch used her radio show to sharply criticize Megyn Kelly, Candace Owens, and other conservative media personalities. The issue she presented was about covering the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s murder. She argued that audiences no longer trust several commentators discussing the case. Loesch also questioned their motives, accusing them of pursuing ratings, influence, and financial gain rather than seeking the truth. Additionally, she challenged those she criticized to appear on her program and defend their positions publicly.
What They Said: “I’m done with the spineless Fox News rejects who sit on their skinny asses, look into the camera, and act like, ‘No, you can come to us. We’re going to bring you day-to-day coverage of the trial.’ No one wants to hear it because no one trusts you. No one believes you. You have no credibility here. Take that welfare card back. We don’t want it. You’re making a mockery of someone’s murder — someone we knew — because you want a fat wallet. It’s called ‘Gal Sharpton’ for a reason.
“Any of you fake-ass hustlers are welcome to come on my show and have a conversation about it. It’s not going to go well for you, but my door is open. I’m not going to run from you cowards like you run from everybody else. I’m not going to be like Tucker (Carlson). I invited Tucker to come on the show, and he absolutely refused. He wanted to argue with me over text, and he’s not the only one. I’m almost at the point where I’m about to name and shame. I’ve been trying to be classy. And I’ve been trying to be New Testament about it. But y’all are testing me now. I’m done with this.” – Dana Loesch
What Remains Unclear: Loesch didn’t identify every individual included in her criticism beyond her references to Kelly, Owens, and Tucker Carlson.
What It Means: The comments mark another escalation in the growing divide among prominent conservative media personalities following Charlie Kirk’s death. As public disagreements continue, the dispute increasingly shifts from reporting on the case itself to a broader fight over credibility, influence, and leadership within conservative media.
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