Conservative Trump supporters were very offended at Megyn Kelly’s antics during the first Republican FOX News debate.
Twitter exploded with attacks on Kelly and FOX News for the constant attacks on the Republican candidates.
Here is just one example:
After this debate, my opinion changed the MOST about @foxnews, @megynkelly, @BretBaier & Chris Wallace! Utterly Disappointed…#GOPDebate
— Amy Mek (@AmyMek) August 7, 2015
An online petition was started to bar Megyn Kelly from future GOP debates.
Via Change.org:
Over 55,000 people signed the petition.
Since November Megyn Kelly has continued her critical reporting on Donald Trump and Donald Trump has continued to attack Megyn Kelly online.
Today Donald Trump called for Megyn Kelly’s removal as debate moderator for the February FOX New GOP debate.
Based on @MegynKelly's conflict of interest and bias she should not be allowed to be a moderator of the next debate.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 23, 2016
UPDATE: We received this response earlier today from FOX News.
From a Fox News spokesperson:
“Megyn Kelly has no conflict of interest. Donald Trump is just trying to build up the audience for Thursday’s debate, for which we thank him.”