Schizo Piers
Piers Morgan Accuses Pro-Palestinian Activists of Hypocrisy: 'Hatred of Israel Overrides Intellectual Honesty'
Where is the outrage for Iran? Piers Morgan accuses Western activists of hypocrisy as 12,000 die in protests. Read his blistering attack on those whose "hatred of Israel" blinds them to reality.
British broadcaster Piers Morgan sparked controversy with a pointed X (formerly Twitter) post criticizing Western pro-Palestinian voices for their silence on Iran's brutal crackdown on protesters. Morgan suggested that their "hatred of Israel overrides intellectual honesty and principle," highlighting what he sees as selective outrage in global activism.
Morgan's full statement read: "Fascinating to observe the silence from all the loud Western voices who’ve been screaming their support for the Palestinian people risking their lives for freedom and democracy. Suggests their hatred of Israel overrides intellectual honesty and principle."
Iran's demonstrations, entering their third wee, represent the largest challenge to the Islamic Republic since 1979, fueled by demands for freedom and regime change. While U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened intervention and imposed tariffs on Iran's trading partners, many Western activists vocal on Palestine have remained quiet, prompting Morgan's accusation of bias.
Morgan, known for his outspoken views on Middle East issues, has previously clashed with pro-Palestinian figures like Mehdi Hasan and Bassem Youssef on his show "Piers Morgan Uncensored." His post echoes broader debates on social media about why Iran's human rights abuses receive less attention from some activists compared to the Israel-Hamas war.
The remark drew sharp responses. Supporters praised Morgan for calling out hypocrisy, with one X user noting, "Piers is spot on, selective activism undermines genuine causes."
Morgan has a history of controversial statements on Israel. He started off defending Israel's actions post-October 7, 2023, while criticizing Hamas. After that, he veered into full-on antisemitic commentary, with some pro-Israel flip flopping in between. When he was called an antisemite, he strongly denied it and exploded, going so far as to block X users who criticized his anti-Israel stance.
No one really knows what he thinks anymore, and many wonder whether he has become the ultimate grifter, using international upheaval and bloodshed to further grow his audience.