Megyn Kelly is making waves inside conservative circles — and not for the usual reasons. The former Fox News anchor turned independent journalist is now calling out fellow right-leaning media figures who she claims are softening their stance on the Jeffrey Epstein case out of loyalty to President Donald Trump.

On her podcast this week, Kelly accused major MAGA media personalities of “backing off” coverage of Epstein after the White House signaled it was time to move on. She specifically singled out longtime colleague and friend Laura Ingraham, suggesting that Ingraham’s decision to no longer focus on the story was politically motivated.

“You now have some MAGA influencers, clearly on direction of the White House, saying, ‘OK, I’m done,’” Kelly said.

“She was part of it,” Kelly added of Ingraham. “I like Laura, but she 100 percent stood up there and fanned this flame.”

Kelly and Ingraham, both veterans of Fox News, worked together from 2007 to 2017. While Kelly eventually left for NBC before launching her own independent media brand, Ingraham has remained one of the most prominent conservative voices at Fox.

Notably, Tuesday’s edition of The Ingraham Angle made no mention of Epstein at all, aside from a brief comment from a guest during a segment focused on Rep. Adam Schiff. The omission mirrored Fox News' broader editorial stance — one that aligns with President Trump’s recent calls to stop fueling what he views as a “manufactured controversy.”

“Weaklings,” Trump said Wednesday, referring to commentators still pushing the Epstein issue. “They bought into this bullshit, hook, line, and sinker.”

President Trump has remained consistent in rejecting attempts to tie him to Epstein, and the DOJ under Attorney General Pam Bondi has maintained that the bulk of prosecutable matters were resolved with Epstein’s 2019 death. Still, as pressure mounts from grassroots conservatives and watchdog groups, Trump has authorized the unsealing of relevant grand jury testimony, calling for full transparency “subject to court approval.”

Kelly, meanwhile, is positioning herself as a hold-the-line voice for populist conservatives frustrated with the DOJ’s perceived failures. At Charlie Kirk’s Turning Point USA conference, she drew loud applause after asking the crowd whether they still cared about the Epstein investigation.

She didn’t stop there.

Kelly criticized Attorney General Bondi’s handling of the case, labeling it “incompetence,” and went on to confront Kirk himself for his recent comments suggesting a temporary shift in focus.

“Let’s not pretend that some of the president’s most loyal advocates aren’t very, very interested in Epstein. They are, all right?” she said. “However, some in the media let their loyalty to the president trump their journalistic obligation.”

Kirk responded by saying his remarks were “taken out of context,” insisting he still plans to cover Epstein — but not exclusively. Kelly wasn’t convinced and made it clear she sees it as a matter of journalistic integrity.

“I’m just saying journalists — people like me who do consider themselves as journalists — you have an obligation not to just trust,” Kelly stated. “You kick the tires. That’s your job. You approach all stories and everything fed to you by an administration official, like them, love them, respect them, trust them or not, with a hefty dose of skepticism.”

Kelly’s comments landed as Fox News anchor Bret Baier opened Special Report by acknowledging that the Epstein case remains a dominant concern for many conservatives, even as President Trump earns praise for major wins on border security and trade.

“The story doesn’t go away here,” Baier said, introducing the latest update on Epstein’s legacy and its political fallout.

“President Trump says his attorney general should release whatever documents she thinks are credible concerning the late businessman and convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein,” Baier reported, noting the story continues to divide the president’s supporters.

Baier then brought in correspondent David Spunt, saying again, “This story does not go away here.”

Meanwhile, the Justice Department has told a federal court that it is reviewing Epstein-related documents as part of an ongoing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case initiated by Judicial Watch — a move that signals further scrutiny ahead.

Whether Kelly’s challenge reignites serious media pressure on the Epstein issue remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: divisions on the right are emerging, not over ideology, but over strategy — and timing.