SNL Slams Megyn Kelly's Troubling Epstein Comments in Scathing Cold Open Sketch

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Megyn Kelly faced intense backlash during Saturday Night Live's recent cold open, where she was portrayed defending late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's behavior. The sketch, set in a White House press briefing, mocked the absurdity of various scenarios involving President Donald Trump and his ties to Epstein. In the skit, an SNL cast member impersonating White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to inquiries from journalists. The Trump impersonator eventually took over the role of the secretary, fielding questions directly. During the skit, he referenced Kelly's comments, saying, "I thought Megyn Kelly made a terrific point this week, she said Epstein's not a pedophile." The audience erupted into laughter at the sarcastic remarks. The reference to Kelly was a nod to her recent comments on her podcast, where she stated that Epstein, in her acquaintance's view, was not a pedophile. However, she called his actions 'disgusting.' Kelly's remarks came as the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform unveiled 20,000 pages of documents obtained from Epstein's estate. The documents revealed that Epstein's alleged victims were reportedly as young as 14 years old. Kelly's comments sparked widespread criticism, with many accusing her of downplaying the severity of Epstein's crimes. The SNL sketch was a scathing critique of Kelly's remarks, with the audience's laughter indicating their disapproval of her stance. The sketch concluded with the Trump impersonator sarcastically praising Kelly, saying, "Great Job Megyn, we love Megyn, they should put her back on TV. Legalize Megyn!" The skit served as a commentary on the controversy surrounding Kelly's comments and the public's outrage towards her defense of Epstein's behavior.