Former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly unloaded on thousands of Haitians and Syrians living in the United States under Temporary Protected Status (TPS), telling them to leave the country after the Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to terminate the humanitarian program.
During a taping of her SiriusXM show, Kelly said bluntly: “We don’t want you. We don’t care if you’re offended. Get out. Go home. Go back to f—-ing Haiti.” The outburst came hours after the high court ruled Thursday that President Donald Trump could lawfully end TPS protections for nationals of Haiti and Syria.
Supreme Court Sides With Trump
The justices held that the executive branch has broad discretion to terminate temporary protected status, a form of humanitarian relief that shields citizens of designated countries from deportation and grants them work authorization. The decision effectively upholds the Trump administration’s position that TPS is, by its very nature, temporary and not a pathway to permanent residency.
The White House quickly declared victory. “Today, the Supreme Court affirmed what President Trump has always maintained: temporary protected status is, by definition, temporary,” White House spokesperson Abigail Jackson said in a statement. The ruling marks a significant win for the administration’s broader crackdown on immigration and asylum policies.
Critics argue the decision leaves tens of thousands of people—many of whom have lived and worked in the U.S. for years—in legal limbo, potentially forcing them to return to countries still grappling with instability. The Supreme Court greenlit Trump’s plan to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians, a move that could reshape communities across the country.
Kelly’s Remarks Ignite Backlash
Kelly’s comments, laced with profanity, quickly drew condemnation from immigrant advocates and some Republicans. GOP Rep. Mike Lawler broke with Trump on Haitian TPS, warning of a healthcare crisis if thousands lose their protections and are forced out of the workforce. Democrats were more forceful in their criticism. Democrats blasted the Supreme Court ruling, calling it a cruel and unnecessary attack on vulnerable populations.
The ruling also drew sharp dissents from the court’s liberal justices. Justice Sonia Sotomayor warned of fatal consequences if the administration proceeds with mass deportations. Justice Samuel Alito, in a separate opinion, snapped back at Sotomayor’s fiery dissent, underscoring the deep ideological divide on the bench.
Kelly’s rhetoric, while extreme, reflects a hardening tone among some conservative commentators as the administration moves to tighten immigration enforcement. The former Fox News host, who now hosts a popular radio show, has a history of provocative statements on immigration and race.
What Comes Next for TPS Holders
For the estimated 300,000 Haitians and several thousand Syrians currently protected under TPS, the ruling means their legal status could soon expire. The Trump administration has already begun the process of terminating the designations, though legal challenges may continue in lower courts. Many TPS holders have established roots, own businesses, and have U.S.-born children, complicating any mass removal effort.
The decision also dovetails with the administration’s broader push to restrict asylum and immigration. The Supreme Court finalized Trump’s asylum shutdown, cementing a policy shift that has drawn fierce opposition from human rights groups. The White House, meanwhile, is expected to use the TPS ruling as a template for challenging other immigration protections.
As the political fallout continues, Kelly’s outburst has become a flashpoint in the debate over immigration and national identity. For now, the message from both the administration and its loudest media allies is clear: the era of temporary protections is ending.
