Megyn Kelly Hires Hope Hicks As COO Of Media Company
Oh, now this is interesting — Hope Hicks, one of Donald Trump’s closest confidantes and a woman who’s managed to navigate the maelstrom of D.C., New York media, and corporate boardrooms, is officially back in the spotlight in a big way.
The New York Post dropped the news that Hicks is stepping in as the chief operating officer of Megyn Kelly’s media company, Devil May Care Media, and let’s just say that’s not a small move. This is the same Hope Hicks who once managed Ivanka Trump’s brand, stood at Trump’s side during the campaign’s wild 2016 run, served as White House communications director, then returned in 2020 as counselor to the president.
In other words, she’s been at the heart of some of the biggest political and media battles of the last decade. And now she’s pairing up with Megyn Kelly? That’s… a pretty fascinating combo.
Some exciting professional news…
Exclusive | Former Trump aide Hope Hicks joins Megyn Kelly’s media company https://t.co/celOVNGSSH— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) July 28, 2025
Kelly, who founded Devil May Care Media back in 2020 after parting ways with mainstream networks, couldn’t have been clearer about what she thinks of her new hire.
“Strong, smart, strategic and the embodiment of class and poise,” she told the Post, practically gushing over Hicks’ arrival. She added that Hicks is sitting “at the top of a growing media conglomerate,” which is no small statement — especially considering that Kelly’s media empire, anchored by “The Megyn Kelly Show” and “AM Update with Megyn Kelly,” has carved out its own thriving space outside the traditional media ecosystem. Kelly’s confidence in Hicks? Through the roof.
And Hicks, for her part, is just as bullish about joining. “Megyn has used her talent, integrity, and unparalleled credibility to create content unlike anything else available today,” she said, clearly signaling she’s all-in on helping Kelly expand what’s already a flourishing business.
But let’s not miss the bigger picture here: this is another high-powered move by two women who know how to play at the top of the media and political game.
Hicks has testified before Congress, weathered Trump’s infamous temper, and been part of the inner workings of both the White House and corporate media. Pair that with Kelly, who’s transformed herself from a cable news powerhouse into an independent media juggernaut, and what you’re looking at is a team-up that could make waves far beyond podcasts and interviews.