In a recent interview with Tucker Carlson, podcast host Megyn Kelly intensified her ongoing dispute with conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, accusing him and CBS News editor-in-chief Bari Weiss of centering everything around Israel and imposing an "Israel first" purity test on conservatives.
Kelly claimed this approach alienates others in the movement and even contributes to rising antisemitism, stating, "They are making antisemites. Tucker is not making antisemites. They are."
The feud traces back to Turning Point USA's AmericaFest in December 2025, where Shapiro publicly criticized Kelly, Tucker Carlson, and former Daily Wire host Candace Owens for failing to condemn Owens' controversial comments, including allegations of a murder cover-up involving the death of Charlie Kirk and ties to white nationalist Nick Fuentes.
Shapiro labeled them "charlatans" and "grifters," prompting Kelly to describe his remarks as a "betrayal" by a former friend.
Notably, Shapiro's speech did not reference Israel, focusing instead on internal conservative accountability.
Kelly reiterated her stance yesterday, emphasizing her refusal to "bend the knee" to what she called bullies like Shapiro, while questioning the narrative around Israel that she claims was "spoon-fed" to her during her time at Fox News.
She argued that younger Republicans are increasingly skeptical of U.S. support for Israel, and accused Shapiro and Weiss of dividing the conservative movement over the issue.
