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.
