Vice President JD Vance will appear on The Megyn Kelly Show at noon ET to promote his memoir Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith. The stop is part of a wider media tour that has included Sean Hannity and The View. The booking comes amid questions about Vance’s role in Iran policy, a possible 2028 presidential run he says he will consider after the midterms, and renewed attention to Kelly’s recent public disputes with Donald Trump.
JD Vance to Appear on Megyn Kelly’s Show Amid Tensions With Trump While Promoting New Memoir
L: Host Megyn Kelly at SiriusXM Studios on May 1, 2025 in New York City. R: U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks at Falcon Stadium at the United States Air Force Academy on May 28, 2026 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Vice President JD Vance will appear on The Megyn Kelly Show at noon ET as part of a national media tour to promote his new memoir, Communion: Finding My Way Back to Faith. The interview — which will be available afterward on podcast platforms — places Vance on stage with a conservative commentator who has had a long and sometimes contentious public relationship with former President Donald Trump.
Media Tour and Political Context
Vance’s tour has included interviews with Fox News’s Sean Hannity and a debut appearance on ABC’s The View. He has used the book to discuss his conversion to Catholicism and how faith shapes his public life. The stop on Megyn Kelly’s program comes amid questions about Vance’s role in the administration’s Iran policy and whether he might consider a 2028 presidential bid; Vance has said he would assess the possibility after this year’s midterm elections.
Diplomacy With Iran
The interview arrives as U.S. and Iranian officials are expected to sign a memorandum of understanding in Geneva on June 19 intended to reduce hostilities and open the door to further negotiations.
Donald Trump greets media personality Megyn Kelly at his presidential campaign rally at the PPG Paints Arena on November 4, 2024, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Backlash From Pro‑Trump Figures
Vance’s appearance drew criticism from some pro‑Trump commentators. Far‑right activist Laura Loomer wrote on X: "Bizarre. Why would our Vice President go on Megyn Kelly’s show?… I find this to be insane." Brent Scher, editor‑in‑chief of the Daily Wire, added: "Trump called her a loser, low IQ, nut job two months ago. Now his vice president is going on her show to sell his book."
History of the Kelly–Trump Feud
The tension between Kelly and Trump dates back to the first Republican primary debate in 2015, when Kelly pressed Trump about derogatory comments he had made about women. Trump responded angrily at the time and continued to criticize Kelly publicly, including a widely condemned remark about "blood coming out" of her that many interpreted as referring to menstruation (Trump later said he meant her nose). The pair later conducted a one‑on‑one interview and the feud cooled for several years.
Recent Clashes Over Iran Rhetoric
Kelly publicly criticized Trump’s rhetoric toward Iran as tensions escalated, saying on the April 7 episode of The Megyn Kelly Show: "I am sick of this s***! I’m sick of it. Can’t he just behave like a normal human?" and adding that threats to "wipe out an entire civilization" were unacceptable because they targeted civilians. Trump responded on Truth Social with a lengthy post attacking Kelly and other critics.
This episode with Kelly is likely to draw attention both for Vance’s book promotion and for the political optics of appearing on a program associated with a commentator who has recently clashed with the president. The interview will be watched for any new signals about Vance’s political ambitions and his role on foreign‑policy matters.
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