Megyn Kelly Dubbed 'Pathetic' by Critics as She Cruelly Calls Michelle Obama a 'Stone-Cold Sociopath'

Megyn Kelly sparked widespread public backlash after labeling Michelle Obama a "stone-cold sociopath" during an episode of her titular podcast.

Critics and cultural commentators quickly condemned Kelly's remarks as "pathetic," "malicious" and "unhinged," accusing her of weaponizing standard parenting and marriage reflections to fuel a long-standing personal grievance.

The remarks stemmed from a recent episode of Obama’s "IMO" podcast, where she chatted with comedian Jon Stewart.

During their conversation about parenting adult children, the 62-year-old former FLOTUS humorously corrected Stewart's assumption that she missed the chaotic energy of her daughters living at home, expressing relief and happiness that her children had moved out.

Kelly, 55, reacted to the clip by launching into a severe tirade, claiming the comments proved Obama felt "nothing for her children other than disdain," alleging she did not enjoy being a mother, a wife or the first lady.

Kelly went on to dissect past comments Michelle made about the natural trials of a decades-long marriage, ultimately urging Barack and Michelle Obama to "get a divorce.”

"Obviously he's the sentimental one between the two of them," she said of former President Barack Obama. "I think the reason he was probably trying to hold it in was that he's married to a stone-cold sociopath."

Kelly’s guest, MAGA radio host Jesse Kelly, doubled down on the dissing, baselessly adding, "She's always mad, she's always miserable, always offended.”

Kelly’s vitriol drew swift condemnation across social media and media outlets.

Viewers responded to the verbal attack, with one X user blasting, "B-------! She's always happy and has two master's degrees! Didn't have to sleep with anyone to get ahead!! She can be seen in public laughing with George W. Bush, too. You're f------ pathetic."

Another critic asked, "Why do you care? That's the bigger story. Why are you so obsessed with other women? Why?"

A third person chimed in, "The weird ones are you two obsessing over every single thing she says or does!"

Critics noted that celebrating children growing up and speaking candidly about marital compromises are entirely healthy, standard aspects of long-term family life.

Many online commentators pointed out the irony of Megyn lecturing others on marriage, noting her own past divorce.

Cultural critics at outlets like The Root pointed out that this is part of a multi-year pattern for Megyn who has previously labeled Michelle as "bitter," "angry," "narcissistic" and "depressed" to draw attention to her podcast.