Megyn Kelly, appearing with Mark Halperin on \u201cNext Up,\u201d endorsed Tucker Carlson\u2019s stance that anti-Muslim sentiment in the U.S. is fueled by highly pro-Israel figures. Kelly said Carlson has grown popular with Muslim viewers because he portrays himself as defending Islam.<\/p>\n

The article recounts Carlson\u2019s comments from a New York Times interview, where he argued the U.S.should not have become involved in war with Iran, framing Iran as largely Israel\u2019s problem. Carlson also claimed Trump\u2019s decision-making on Iran was influenced by figures such as media mogul Rupert murdoch, Sean hannity, and Jewish-American public figures Miriam Adelson and Mark Levin. Kelly echoed this by referring to the pro-war<\/a> right as \u201cIsrael firsters,\u201d whom she described as a faction pressuring Trump.<\/p>\n

It further discusses claims<\/a> that Trump was not \u201ctalked into\u201d war by Israel, including Trump\u2019s statements that Israel never persuaded him to fight Iran and that Oct. 7 reinforced his view that Iran must not have nuclear weapons. The piece argues trump showed resolve confronting Iran and highlights his earlier engagement with Muslim-majority countries and support for Middle East peace efforts. <\/p>\n