Megyn Kelly says she won't 'apologize for doing good journalism'

Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly addressed what she called the "dustup" between her and Donald Trump Monday night during her news program The Kelly File.

The drama began Thursday during the Fox News Republican debate, when Kelly asked Trump about his electability and derogatory comments he made in the past about women. "Apparently Mr. Trump thought the question I asked was unfair, and felt I was attacking him," she said. "I felt he was asked a tough but fair question."

Kelly said the two "agreed to disagree," but as he made the media rounds over the weekend, Trump "attacked" her personally. "Trump, who is the front runner, will not apologize and I certainly will not apologize for doing good journalism," she said. "So I'll continue to do my job without fear or favor, and Mr. Trump, I expect, will continue with what has been a successful campaign thus far. This is a tough business, and it's time now to move forward." Watch the video below. Catherine Garcia

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Update: Fox News boss Roger Ailes also issued a statement on Monday: "Donald Trump and I spoke today. We discussed our concerns, and I again expressed my confidence in Megyn Kelly. She is a brilliant journalist and I support her 100 percent. I assured him that we will continue to cover this campaign with fairness & balance. We had a blunt but cordial conversation and the air has been cleared."