Megyn Kelly Calls Sen. Lindsey Graham 'Homicidal Maniac' and Accuses Trump of Listening
Key Takeaways
- Megyn Kelly called Sen. Lindsey Graham a 'homicidal maniac'.
- She accused Donald Trump of listening to and supporting Graham's warmongering.
- Graham advocated U.S. involvement in more foreign conflicts, prompting Kelly's criticism.
Kelly's criticism of Graham
Megyn Kelly publicly condemned Senator Lindsey Graham for his hawkish statements amid the Middle East crisis, calling him "a homicidal maniac" and accusing President Trump of showcasing and listening to him.
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The Times of India reports Kelly said Trump "parades him around" on TV and that the senator's frequent Fox News appearances have amplified his warnings.
The Daily Beast likewise notes commenters on X, including "Kelly," blasted Graham for his influence on Trump and quoted one critic calling him a "homicidal maniac."
Graham's aggressive remarks
The criticism follows a series of aggressive remarks by Graham.
He warned Gulf states such as Saudi Arabia to join a fight against Iran or face unspecified consequences.
He even urged the U.S. to sever ties with Spain after its prime minister opposed U.S. attacks on Iran.
The Times of India quotes Graham saying, "I want them to get into the fight."
The Daily Beast adds that Graham told Spain it had "lost your way" and urged removal of the U.S. military air base there.
Commentators say that posture escalated tensions in the region.
Graham's Iran influence
Reporting places Graham at the center of pressure on Trump to pursue strikes on Iran.
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The Daily Beast cites the Wall Street Journal’s reporting that Graham traveled to Israel repeatedly to meet intelligence officials and Prime Minister Netanyahu to persuade Trump to back strikes.
Some lawmakers from both parties credit Graham with pushing Trump toward bombing Iran.
That context helps explain why media figures like Kelly and Meghan McCain have both publicly criticized his role.
His Fox appearances are seen as influential in shaping administration policy discussions.
Rift among MAGA figures
The public backlash is part of a broader rift within MAGA-aligned figures.
The Daily Beast describes a split that includes Tucker Carlson, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Kelly openly at odds.
It notes Trump declared Carlson outside the movement after Carlson's criticism of the Iran war.
The White House sought to downplay the infighting.
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said social-media drama isn't real life and defended Trump's leadership and actions.
Outlets contacted Graham's office for comment.
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