Megyn Kelly, a political commentator, has criticized Today show host Hoda Kotb for crying during an interview with Savannah Guthrie and for failing to properly probe her colleague. Kelly accused Kotb of wiping away fake tears and failing to adequately probe Guthrie on new evidence regarding her missing mom's physical condition. She also criticized the decision to keep Kotb's mic open during the interview, which she called an inappropriate choice. Kelly argued that the move was an attempt to show a "big, happy family" and that the Today show used this interview as a promotional vehicle.