SiriusXM host Megyn Kelly raised questions on her podcast, The Megyn Kelly Show, about potential payments to Hollywood celebrities who endorsed Kamala Harris during her recent campaign.

The comments came as Kelly discussed the widespread support Harris received from figures like Oprah Winfrey, Beyoncé, and Usher, amid reports that Winfrey was paid $1 million by the Harris campaign following a town hall event.

“Totally feckless,” Kelly said on her Tuesday podcast. “But by the way, did JLo get a payment for that? Did Chris Rock get a payment for that? Did anybody get paid for these endorsements that we were led to believe were just completely organic? I mean, do we really care? Because they’re all losers. They lost badly and have been rendered utterly powerless and feckless in the eyes of the electorate. Nobody will be asking for their endorsement again. No one smart. I mean, no one who wants to win.”

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Harris’s campaign faced significant scrutiny over its connections to Hollywood and wealthy donors, a strategy that some critics argue may have alienated everyday voters.

Celebrity endorsements, traditionally seen as influential, appear to have had limited impact in the election, with Harris ultimately losing to President-elect Donald Trump.

Kelly then turned her attention to the 2028 presidential race, noting that some Democrats are already positioning themselves as potential candidates.

She specifically mentioned California Governor Gavin Newsom and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as two prominent figures reportedly gearing up for potential campaigns.

“It’s funny because there’s already a Democratic primary underway for 2028, believe it or not,” Kelly said. “It’s people like Josh Shapiro. Gavin Newsom out in California is already organizing his resistance to Trump’s agenda. Good luck, sir. The California liberal has already been rejected resoundingly by the electorate.”

In her analysis of Newsom, Kelly pointed out what she views as his extreme progressive positions. “Why would the Democrats be so stupid as to elect another next go around?” she asked. “Your little widow’s peak does not distinguish you that much. It may be hard to believe he’s even more radical than Kamala Harris is. His crazy ass gender stuff is even more radical than hers was. It’s not going to be Gavin Newsom.”

Following Harris’s loss to Trump, reports have surfaced indicating that some Democratic leaders are considering their options for 2028, with figures like Newsom, Shapiro, and Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg being floated as potential contenders.

According to Politico, Newsom has already taken steps to challenge the incoming Trump administration, calling a special session of the California legislature just two days after the election.

The session was intended to prepare for potential legal challenges against policies introduced by the new administration.

Newsom’s quick move to set the stage for legal opposition reflects a broader Democratic strategy to push back against anticipated Trump policies.

However, within Democratic circles, questions are also being raised about who might emerge as the party’s standard-bearer in 2028, especially after Harris’s inability to galvanize enough support to secure a victory.

The unfolding dynamics reveal a Democratic Party divided over future leadership, with some considering more progressive candidates like Newsom, while others might look for a candidate more likely to appeal to swing voters.

As the post-election landscape takes shape, Kelly’s remarks highlight the early positioning within the Democratic ranks as they navigate their response to Harris’s defeat and look ahead to the next presidential cycle.

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