Megyn Kelly did not hold back when she reacted to comments made by Karmelo Anthony’s parents after their son was sentenced for the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf. On June 9, a Collin County court sentenced Karmelo Anthony to 35 years in prison after finding him guilty in the death of the Texas high school student. Anthony’s defense team had argued that he acted in self-defense.Days later, Anthony’s parents appeared in interviews criticizing the verdict. During a June 11 interview with Mimi Brown on The Breakfast Club, Anthony’s father said he regretted hiring a white attorney and claimed some Black people had warned him against doing so. His parents also questioned parts of the testimony presented during the trial.The remarks quickly drew a strong response from conservative commentator Megyn Kelly. Speaking on her June 11 podcast, Kelly said the Anthony family was wrongly presenting themselves as victims. She argued that Austin Metcalf and his family were the true victims in the case and accused Anthony’s parents of trying to shift attention away from the court’s decision.
Megyn Kelly calls out Karmelo Anthony’s parents after verdict criticism
Reacting to the interview, Megyn Kelly called Karmelo Anthony’s father a “race hustler” and criticized both parents for continuing to speak about race after the sentencing.Kelly said, “The Metcalfs, they’re the victims. They’re the only victims. You’re not victims.”She also questioned how the public would react if white parents made similar comments after their son had killed a Black teenager. Kelly argued that no evidence presented during the case showed race played a role in the stabbing.The podcaster further criticized claims made by some supporters of Anthony who described Austin Metcalf as a racist. Kelly said such claims would not change the facts of the case.
Austin Metcalf claims and Mimi Brown interview spark new debate
Another point of disagreement came from comments about Austin Metcalf’s final moments. During the interview, Karmelo Anthony’s father challenged reports that Austin died in the arms of his twin brother, Hunter Metcalf. Mimi Brown appeared to agree, calling it a narrative.Kelly pushed back on that discussion during her podcast. She questioned why the issue mattered and argued that it did not change the seriousness of Austin Metcalf’s death. Kelly also criticized Brown’s handling of the interview and later accused Representative Jasmine Crockett of encouraging the self-defense narrative surrounding Anthony.