Megyn Kelly Goes Over To The Dark Side

A fiery interview on *The Megyn Kelly Show* featuring Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) has erupted into a major controversy, with critics accusing the host and guest of spreading “vicious anti-Israel lies” about the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and U.S. aid to Israel.

Aired yesterday (Tuesday), the segment titled “The Truth About AIPAC and the Israel Lobby’s Power in Washington” has drawn sharp rebuke from X user Yehuda Teitelbaum (@chalavyishmael), who slammed Kelly for giving Greene a platform to peddle “blatantly false claims” that echo antisemitic conspiracies.

The Interview Sparks Outrage

During the interview, Greene launched a scathing attack on AIPAC, claiming it “controls Congress” through lobbying and trips for lawmakers, while arguing that the $3.8 billion in annual U.S. aid to Israel is an unjustifiable burden on a broke America. She echoed her July 2025 assertion that Israel’s actions in Gaza constitute “genocide,” a stance that has already drawn ire from pro-Israel groups.

Kelly, a former Fox News anchor, engaged Greene on these points but faced criticism for not challenging the congresswoman’s assertions, prompting Teitelbaum to warn that Kelly risks her credibility by aligning with “right-wing grifters” bashing Israel.

Teitelbaum’s widely viewed X post dissects eight key claims from the interview, labeling them as dangerous distortions that collapse under scrutiny. These falsehoods, he argues, revive antisemitic tropes about Jewish manipulation, a charge that has intensified as the Gaza death toll exceeds 61,000 and the U.N. reports a famine. Below, we expose these lies and provide the facts to set the record straight.

Exposing and Rebutting the Anti-Israel Lies

1. Lie: “AIPAC Controls Congress”

The Claim: Greene alleged AIPAC wields outsized power over Congress via donations and lobbying, hinting at a shadowy Jewish influence.

The Truth: AIPAC is a U.S.-based membership group, not a foreign agent, and isn’t required to register under the Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA). Its 2024 lobbying budget was $49.8 million, dwarfed by Big Pharma’s $378 million and tech’s $203 million, per OpenSecrets. AIPAC’s $17 million in 2024 PAC donations support both parties, showing no singular control. This narrative is a recycled antisemitic conspiracy, debunked by its scale relative to other lobbies.

2. Lie: “Congressional Trips to Israel Prove Influence”

The Claim: Greene suggested AIPAC-funded trips brainwash lawmakers, noting her exclusion from one.

The Truth: Lawmakers visited 47 countries in 2024, including 81 to Israel, 63 to Taiwan, and 52 to Ukraine, per LegiStorm, as part of routine diplomacy. These trips inform policy, not control it. Greene’s exclusion likely stems from her 2018 “space laser” antisemitic post, not a conspiracy, making her framing a baseless attack on ally engagement.

3. Lie: “The U.S. Is Broke, So Why Give Israel $3.8B?”

The Claim**: Greene called the $3.8 billion aid excessive given America’s debt.

The Truth: This aid, 0.08% of the $4.7 trillion 2024 budget, funds U.S.-made weapons, cycling back into the economy and supporting jobs, per the Congressional Research Service. Entitlements like Social Security ($1.4 trillion) dwarf it, exposing Greene’s claim as a distortion of fiscal priorities.

4. Lie: “Israel Is Wealthy, It Doesn’t Need Aid”

The Claim: Greene argued Israel’s economy renders aid unnecessary.

The Truth: Israel’s 8.7% GDP defense spending counters threats from Iran and Hezbollah, per the 2008 Naval Vessel Transfer Act’s Qualitative Military Edge (QME) mandate. Aid ensures stability, not charity, debunking Greene’s oversimplification.

5. Lie: “Other Allies Don’t Get Special Treatment”

The Claim: Greene claimed Israel’s aid terms are unique.

The Truth: Egypt ($1.3 billion) and Jordan ($1.5 billion) get similar aid, while NATO’s Article 5 commits U.S. troops, a far greater obligation than Israel’s package, per the Congressional Research Service. Greene’s assertion is patently false.

6. Lie: “Israel Is Allowed to Use Aid Differently”

The Claim: Greene highlighted Israel’s domestic aid use as unfair.

The Truth: The 26% domestic spending allowance, phasing out by 2028 under the 2016 MOU, supports joint projects like Iron Dome, enhancing U.S. tech. This decades-old deal reflects partnership, not privilege, refuting Greene’s complaint.

7. Lie: “The U.S. Gets Nothing in Return”

The Claim: Greene said aid yields no U.S. benefits.

The Truth: Israel’s intelligence on Iran and terror, combat testing of U.S. weapons like the F-35, and a stable regional base save American lives, per a 2023 Pentagon report. Greene’s claim is a blatant falsehood.

8. Lie: “Israel’s Aid Is the Real Problem While America Suffers”

The Claim: Greene blamed Israel’s aid for U.S. debt and poverty.

The Truth: The $3.8 billion is a fraction of the $34 trillion debt, driven by entitlements ($2.4 trillion) and interest ($700 billion), per the Treasury Department. Scapegoating Israel is a dishonest dodge of real fiscal issues, steeped in antisemitic undertones.

Context: A Political Divide Deepens

Greene’s remarks tap into a “America First” faction within the GOP, questioning U.S. support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict’s 61,000+ deaths. Her “genocide” label, aligning with U.N. reports, drew AIPAC’s wrath, which likened her to Reps. Tlaib and Omar, launching a fundraising war against her. Kelly’s failure to challenge these lies, dubbed “hype woman” behavior by Oliver Darcy, risks aligning her with antisemitic narratives, a charge Teitelbaum amplifies as Greene and Tucker Carlson exploit anti-Israel sentiment for populist gain.

This controversy exposes a GOP rift, with pro-Israel leaders like Speaker Mike Johnson clashing with Greene’s base, frustrated by foreign aid. Her history of QAnon and antisemitic remarks fuels accusations of bigotry, while Kelly’s soft approach may alienate pro-Israel viewers but boost her MAGA appeal. As Gaza tensions rise, this debate tests the balance between critique and hate.

Greene’s anti-Israel lies, from AIPAC “control” to aid myths, crumble under facts, as Teitelbaum proves. Kelly’s refusal to debunk them threatens her credibility, echoing dangerous tropes. With Gaza fueling division, the GOP and media must choose truth over conspiracy, or risk deepening a toxic rift.