Tucker Carlson and Piers Morgan found themselves in a heated confrontation on a rooftop in Saudi Arabia, exchanging sharp words over a range of controversial topics.
The two media personalities, both known for their previous roles in television broadcasting, gathered in the Middle Eastern country this week to debate various issues, including the ongoing war in Gaza, the role of the US in funding it, gun control, and the legacy of Winston Churchill.
When discussing the Israel-Hamas conflict, Carlson strongly criticized Israel’s actions, condemning the government’s ongoing attacks on civilians for more than a year. Morgan, however, questioned this stance, arguing that such bombardment “wasn’t evil.”
Carlson responded forcefully, stating: “If you’re intentionally killing civilians, you probably shouldn’t beat your chest and brag about it… maybe you can make the case that you had to do it, but you should weep.”
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Morgan countered, asking, “Is it evil though?” To which Carlson replied, “To kill civilians on purpose? I think it is. Kids and children? Yeah.”
Morgan attempted to present a justification for civilian casualties in wartime, claiming that “If there is a world war that threatens the entire world, yes,” there could be a “moral right” to such actions.
Carlson, calling this perspective “disgusting,” softened his position, suggesting it might be justifiable “in a pure defensive action,” but ultimately concluded, “To intentionally kill noncombatants, women and children, I think we can say that’s wrong.”
The conversation shifted to whether the US should continue to fund Israel’s fight against Hamas, following the $17.9 billion in military aid sent by the Biden administration after the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks.
When Carlson reiterated his opposition to US aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia, Morgan probed, “Why do you support Israel against Hamas? Why do you support giving them billions of dollars?”
Carlson fired back, saying, “I don’t.” He elaborated, “I support Israel in the sense that I really like Israel, I brought my family on vacation there… but (I support Israel) only to the extent that it helps the United States.”
Morgan criticized Carlson’s stance as inconsistent, noting that his position seemed to change based on the country in question. “I don’t see a difference between (Israel’s bombing of Gaza) and what is happening in Ukraine,” Morgan said.
He continued, “This is a long way away from America, there is no direct involvement with America or no mainland involvement, and yet you think it’s right that America support Israel, but you don’t think it’s right that America supports Ukraine.”
{Matzav.com}