Megyn Kelly Exposes Explosive New “Race Hoax” Claim Involving Angel Reese — Did She Fabricate It All?

In a segment that’s already ignited fierce debate across sports and social media, Megyn Kelly is raising eyebrows and questions about what she calls a “manufactured racial harassment story” involving WNBA star Angel Reese. The controversy centers around an incident during the WNBA season opener on May 17th between the Indiana Fever—featuring rising star Caitlin Clark—and the Chicago Sky, home to Angel Reese. What began as a heated moment on the court has now spiraled into an explosive discussion about race, media responsibility, and truth.

The Foul That Sparked the Fire

It all began during the Fever vs. Sky matchup, when Caitlin Clark committed a flagrant foul against Angel Reese, swiping at her arm during a play. Reese fell to the ground but quickly popped up, visibly upset, and followed Clark down the court. Though tempers flared momentarily, cooler heads appeared to prevail. Clark later said the foul wasn’t malicious—just a routine basketball play—and Reese herself initially seemed to agree, telling reporters, “All right, it was just a basketball play.”

But what happened after the game changed the narrative completely.

The Allegation of Racism — But From Where?

Days later, the Associated Press reported that the WNBA was launching an investigation into alleged racial abuse directed at Angel Reese by Indiana Fever fans. The WNBA issued a statement condemning racism and hate in all forms and promised to “look into the matter.” However, key details were missing—no official complaint from Reese, no confirmed witnesses, and no clear evidence.

Instead, the investigation appeared to be prompted by anonymous posts on social media—unverified accounts suggesting that fans may have made monkey noises at Reese during her free throws.

Kelly was quick to highlight the shaky foundation of this accusation: “Nobody in the arena came forward. Reese didn’t report anything at the time. Her team and coach didn’t know about it until the press release dropped. And the only source for this supposed racism? Anonymous Twitter accounts.”

A TikTok, a Screenshot, and a Backpedal

Reese herself seemed to fan the flames when she posted a TikTok video containing a screenshot of Caitlin Clark walking away from her after the foul. The overlaid caption read, “White gal running from the fade.” The video was later taken down, but not before it had already stirred the pot.

Soon after, Reese addressed reporters, claiming the alleged racism was “hard to hear” and praising her team and league for supporting her during a “difficult moment.” But when asked for specifics—what exactly was said, who said it, when, and how—it became clear that no one, including Reese, could provide any concrete detail.

“I think I have a great support system,” Reese said. “I’m loved by so many people… but obviously, in the moment, it is hard to hear.”

Kelly didn’t let that vague statement slide. “What did she hear?” she asked. “What specifically happened? She says, ‘If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone.’ What exactly happened to you, Angel?”

The “Evidence” Falls Apart

Speculation about monkey sounds made by the crowd during Reese’s free throws was soon debunked. Game footage circulated widely online revealed what sounded more like cheap noisemakers—commonly used by fans to distract players—than any racial slur or animalistic taunt.

Ten days after the initial claim, the WNBA concluded its investigation with a quiet statement: “Based on information gathered to date, including from relevant fans, teams, and arena staff, as well as audio and video review of the game, we have not substantiated the allegations.”

There it was. No racial harassment. No monkey sounds. No credible witnesses.

ESPN and the Echo Chamber

Despite the lack of evidence, some prominent voices in sports media rushed to frame the incident as an example of racism in women’s sports. ESPN commentators like Monica McNutt, Chiney Ogwumike, and Fox Sports’ Emmanuel Acho all gave emotional responses, suggesting that fans had “used the opportunity” of the foul to unleash “innate racism” masked under sports passion.

Kelly wasn’t buying it. “These commentators were talking about ‘these types of comments’ and ‘unsafe conditions,’” she said. “What comments? What racism? They have no idea. They’re just repeating a narrative without a shred of proof.”

Interestingly, after the WNBA announced it found no evidence of racism, Ogwumike reversed course. In a statement posted to X, she said her take was “in the heat of the moment” and based on “conversations with people close to the situation.” She added that she was “committed to doing better.”

Kelly, again, was unmoved. “That’s not accountability,” she said. “That’s a PR move. When you make false accusations, you go back to the same camera and tell people what you got wrong. You don’t do it quietly on social media.”

Double Standards?

Kelly also pointed to what she sees as hypocrisy in the media’s treatment of alleged racism. She highlighted a viral clip from a later game in which Brittney Griner, the Phoenix Mercury star who was famously released from Russian detention in a high-stakes prisoner swap, appeared to mouth something that may have included “white girl” after committing a foul.

Despite the video racking up millions of views, not a single reporter asked Griner about the incident, and the player has yet to comment. Kelly noted the silence: “If you’re accused of saying something racist and it isn’t true, wouldn’t you rush to clarify? So why hasn’t she?”

The Bigger Picture

At the heart of this controversy lies a troubling question: Are unverified claims of racism being used as a weapon in sports? Kelly suggests that the media is all too quick to assume guilt based on a preferred narrative and too slow to question that narrative when the facts don’t hold up.

She also emphasized the danger of launching public investigations based on nothing more than anonymous social media posts. “Without real evidence,” she warned, “you create an environment where anyone can be smeared, and no one is held accountable.”

Conclusion

The fallout from this so-called “race hoax” is far from over. While the WNBA has tried to quietly move on, voices like Megyn Kelly’s are ensuring that the incident—and the questions it raised—aren’t going away.

As the league grows and garners more attention, these moments will become defining ones—not just for the players involved, but for the culture of women’s sports. And in a time where truth, narrative, and perception often clash, one thing is clear: facts still matter.