Ben Shapiro Criticizes Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson
Ben Shapiro, co-founder of The Daily Wire, sharply criticized Megyn Kelly after she attempted to defend her longtime friend Tucker Carlson amid controversy. The interaction took place during Kelly’s recent event in Jacksonville, Florida.
Background of the Controversy
The previous night, Kelly had interviewed Carlson in New York following the fallout from his interview with Nick Fuentes. Shapiro, one of Carlson’s most outspoken critics, condemned the former Fox News host for his actions and views.
Shapiro's Accusations Against Carlson
“If I see somebody breach basic moral values by having on a Nazi, and in my own view — take your own view — in my own view, gloss the Nazi, then I’m going to speak out about that,” Shapiro told Kelly.
He further accused Carlson of being an “intellectual coward” and a “super-spreader of vile ideas in America.” Shapiro highlighted a recurring pattern of Carlson endorsing harmful ideologies over the past two years.
“I’m gonna point out that there is a long pattern of him ideologically laundering terrible ideas over the course of the last two years, ranging from traveling to Russia to sniff the bread and explain why the Russian regime is actually wonderful.”
Carlson's Trip to Russia
In February 2024, Tucker Carlson traveled to Russia to interview Vladimir Putin. During his visit, he also documented his experience exploring a supermarket in Moscow, which Shapiro referenced as part of Carlson’s controversial stances.
Summary
Shapiro strongly denounces Carlson’s repeated promotion of objectionable ideas and criticizes Kelly for defending him despite the controversies surrounding his recent actions and statements.
Author's note: Ben Shapiro harshly rebukes Tucker Carlson’s ideological stances and Megyn Kelly’s defense of him, highlighting a steady pattern of controversial behavior and influence.