Trump rushes to defend Mark Levin, says critics like Megyn Kelly, Tucker Carlson are 'jealous'

WASHINGTON, DC: President Donald Trump came to the defense of conservative radio host Mark Levin, describing him as a “truly great American patriot” under unfair attack from America-hating critics. 

His comments came amid a bitter public feud between Levin and former Fox News host Megyn Kelly that drew in Tucker Carlson and exposed cracks within conservative media over US military action against Iran.

Trump defends Mark Levin

Trump’s Truth Social post did not name Kelly or Carlson directly, but praised Levin. “Mark Levin, a truly Great American Patriot, is somewhat under siege by other people with far less Intellect, Capability, and Love for our Country,” Trump wrote.

He continued, “Mark is Tough, Strong, and Brilliant, hence the nickname, ‘THE GREAT ONE,’ conceived by our MAGA friend, the wonderful Sean Hannity, after years of dealing with Mark in Legal, Media, and other capacities. Mark would often do Sean’s show, speaking as a lawyer, and Sean realized then, as did others, that he was special.”

The president added that Levin “is a true Conservative, and Intellect, far smarter than those who criticize him, but, above all, he is a man of Great Wisdom and Common Sense who truly loves our Country.” He warned that those speaking ill of Levin “are jealous and angry Human Beings, whose ‘sway’ is much less than the Public understands, and will, now that I know where I stand, rapidly diminish.”

Trump concluded by noting that besides his family, Levin “only cares and wants one thing, GREATNESS AND SUCCESS FOR AMERICA!” and predicted critics would “quickly fall by the wayside, as do the people whose ideas, policies, and footings are not sound.”

Mark Levin and Megyn Kelly trade personal insults over Iran policy rift

The latest flare-up began over the weekend after Levin, who supports US and Israeli strikes on Iran, lashed out at Kelly for sharing a post linking a Michigan synagogue bombing suspect to casualties from Israeli actions.

Levin posted on X, “Poor Megyn Kelly. An emotionally unhinged, lewd, and petulant wreck. She’s completely revealed and destroyed herself. She’s everything people say she is, but much worse. Never an intelligent, thoughtful, or substantive comment. Utterly toxic.”

Kelly fired back with crude language.

Meanwhile, Carlson has accused the Fox News host of pushing for war with Iran, something Levin has defended as essential to preventing a nuclear-armed Tehran.

Carlson has repeatedly targeted Levin. “Mark Levin was at the White House today, lobbying for war with Iran," he wrote in one post last year. "To be clear, Levin has no plans to fight in this or any other war. He’s demanding that American troops do it. We need to stop Iran from building nuclear weapons, he and likeminded ideologues in Washington are now arguing. They’re just weeks away.” Carlson added of claims about imminent nuclear threats, “None. Anyone who claims otherwise is ignorant or dishonest.”

Mark Levin 'humbled' by Trump's defense

Levin responded to the President on X, saying he was “beyond humbled” by the endorsement. “Your courage, strength, and moral clarity are truly unparalleled. And your leadership has made our country and the world much safer,” he wrote. “Both you and what you are doing deserve our support. And I will not be intimidated and bow to threats.”

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