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Cenk Uygur Loses The Plot | WATCH

Cenk Uygur, the outspoken host of The Young Turks, has escalated his fierce critiques of "Zionists" amid the escalating Iran-Israel war, accusing pro-Israel forces of pulling U.S. policy strings and fueling war rhetoric.

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Let’s cut through the noise. Cenk Uygur, the loudmouth behind The Young Turks, has been letting loose with some fiery rants about "Zionists" lately, especially with the Iran conflict heating up and Israel in the crosshairs. He’s been screaming about it, figuratively, at least, on his show and in debates, pointing fingers at what he sees as a shadowy pro-Israel grip on U.S. policy. The guy’s got a history of going hard, and this is no exception.

He’s been hammering home the idea that Israel’s dragging America into a mess, particularly with the recent U.S.-Israel strike on Iran’s nuclear sites. On air, he’s raged about how “Zionists” in the media and government are spinning narratives to justify it, accusing outlets like CNN and The New York Times of pushing political agendas to shield Israel. He’s clashed with heavyweights like Piers Morgan and Douglas Murray, calling them out for pro-Israel bias, even throwing “monster” and “bigot” at Murray during a heated Israel-Hamas debate. It’s all a bit much, to be honest.

His take? He claims Israel’s influence, through lobbying and military pressure, is turning the Muslim world against the U.S., and he’s dead-set against any war with Iran over it. He’s argued this for years, even hailing the 2015 Iran deal as “fantastic” back in the day, slamming conservatives who opposed it. But his recent outbursts tie it to the current chaos, Iran’s threats, the U.S. response, and Israel’s role, painting “Zionists” as the puppet masters. He’s not shy about saying it’s about land and power, not just religion, though he’s stirred controversy by mocking both sides as fighting over a “Sky God,” which got him roasted online.

Dig deeper, and his background adds fuel. A Turkish-American ex-Muslim turned agnostic, he’s got baggage, past denials of the Armenian Genocide (he later apologized), disgraceful comments about Jews and Muslims, and naming his show after a group tied to that dark history. At the very least, he's a massive hypocrite or worse, while fans see him as a truth-teller unafraid to challenge the establishment. His debates show a pattern: when cornered, he yells and accuses.

The establishment pushes back hard, labeling him anti-Semitic, a charge he denies, insisting he’s only against Israeli policy, not Jews. But his broad brush with “Zionist” rubs many the wrong way, and his lack of evidence for a grand conspiracy leaves room for doubt. His rants are loud, but they have nothing to do with the truth.

In a world where antisemitism is the latest fashion statement, Cenk fits in perfectly.


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