Trump Defends Mark Levin in Fiery Post, Warns Critics They Are 'Not MAGA'
President Donald Trump goes out on perhaps his most detailed defense of the media figure to date.
In a lengthy post on Truth Social, President Donald J. Trump launched a robust defense of conservative radio host and Fox News personality Mark Levin, amid escalating tensions within the right-wing media landscape over U.S. foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran and the Middle East.
The post, portrays Levin as a "truly Great American Patriot" under siege from those with "far less Intellect, Capability, and Love for our Country."
Trump, who has nicknamed Levin "THE GREAT ONE," emphasized Levin's contributions to legal, media, and speaking arenas, crediting him with wisdom and common sense that outshines his detractors.
The defense comes against the backdrop of heated feuds involving Levin and former Fox News colleagues, including Megyn Kelly and Tucker Carlson.
Recent exchanges have seen Kelly branding Levin as an "old, irrelevant, bitter, angry man," while Levin has countered by calling Kelly a "degenerate bigot" and Carlson a "Nazi promoter."
These clashes stem from broader divisions within conservative circles over America's military involvement in Iran and support for Israel, with Levin and allies like Ben Shapiro advocating for strong intervention against Iranian nuclear ambitions, in contrast to more isolationist views expressed by Kelly and Carlson.
Trump's message takes a pointed turn, framing attacks on Levin as rooted in jealousy and anger.
"When you hear others unfairly attack Mark, remember that they are jealous and angry Human Beings, whose 'sway' is much less than the Public understands, and will, now that they know where I stand, rapidly diminish," he wrote.
The president escalated his rhetoric, declaring that critics of Levin "will quickly fall by the wayside" and asserting that "THEY ARE NOT MAGA."
This stance aligns with Trump's broader vision for MAGA, which he defines as including a firm policy against Iran acquiring nuclear weapons.
"MAGA includes not allowing Iran, a Sick, Demented, and Violent Terrorist Regime, to have a Nuclear Weapon to blow up the United States of America, the Middle East and, ultimately, the rest of the World," Trump stated, underscoring his commitment to "stopping them cold" and rebuilding the U.S. military for "everlasting peace through strength.
"The post highlights Trump's willingness to confront internal critics head-on, positioning Levin as a key figure in his orbit.
Sources close to the administration suggest this could signal a purge of dissenting voices within the MAGA movement, especially on foreign policy issues critical to Israel's security.
Levin, a staunch supporter of Israel and vocal opponent of Iranian aggression, has been at the forefront of advocating for U.S.-Israel collaboration. His program, Life, Liberty & Levin, often features discussions on Middle East geopolitics, aligning closely with Trump's policies.
Reactions to Trump's post have been mixed, with supporters praising his loyalty and critics accusing him of deepening divisions.
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro, who has defended Levin against Kelly, echoed similar sentiments in recent broadcasts, calling out perceived cowardice in the anti-intervention camp.
As the conservative media civil war intensifies, Trump's intervention underscores his role as the ultimate arbiter of what constitutes "true" MAGA, particularly on matters of national security and alliances in the Middle East.