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Megyn Kelly speaks before a Republican presidential primary debate at Fox Theatre on March 3in Detroit. | AP Photo Hillary Clinton: Megyn Kelly is a 'superb journalist'

Hillary Clinton praised Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly in an interview on ABC's "The View" on Tuesday, but in a separate interview with Variety, Kelly said she hasn't been able to secure an interview with the former Secretary of State.

Clinton was asked about Donald Trump on "The View" and used her response to praise Kelly, who the GOP front-runner has consistently targeted and attacked.

“His attitude about and what he has said about so many women, the way he treated Megyn Kelly — who is a superb journalist — I just don't understand what he thinks is the role of somebody running for president,” Clinton said.

In an interview published on Tuesday with Variety, Kelly said that she's "still working" on securing an interview and that Clinton is the hold up.

"Actually, I haven’t gotten close enough to find out how she feels. She’s surrounded by so many circles, it’s like you can’t get through," Kelly said. "I hope she’s not going to govern like this. Am I really that scary? I’m a tough interviewer when it comes to these politicians, for sure. But how can she say she deserves George Washington’s job and not sit with me?"

Clinton appeared on Fox News for the first time in two years last month in a town hall hosted by Fox News anchor Bret Baier.

Also in the Variety interview: Kelly isn't sure yet if she wants to stay on with Fox News once her contract expires next year.

"Never say never. I don’t know what’s going to happen. I’ve had a great 12 years here, and I really like working for Roger Ailes. I really like my show, and I love my team. But you know, there’s a lot of brain damage that comes from the job. There was probably less brain damage when I worked in the afternoon. I was less well known. I had far less conflict in my life," Kelly said. "I also have three kids who are soon going to be school from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. I come to work at 3:30. I like to see my children. Having said that, my boss has been good about working with me to make me happy–he knows I’m a hard worker. I’ve had few problems here where I couldn’t talk to him and say, 'Can we work something out?,' and come away happy."

Spokespeople for the Clinton campaign did not immediately respond to emails about whether Clinton would consider an interview with Kelly.