Piers Morgan Meets his Match on Triggernometry

In a wide-ranging interview on the Triggernometry podcast, hosted by comedians Konstantin Kisin and Francis Foster, Piers Morgan was put on the defensive over his evolving views on the Israel-Gaza cwar, UK immigration protests, and figures like Tommy Robinson. The episode, titled "Piers Morgan - “Israel Has Gone Too Far”," was released on August 3, 2025, and has quickly garnered 302,038 views, 6,783 likes, and 7,900 comments on YouTube.

The conversation, lasting over an hour, begins with domestic UK issues before shifting to the Middle East, where Morgan's criticisms of Israel's actions post-October 7, 2023, draw sharp challenges from the hosts. Morgan, known for his outspoken style on "Piers Morgan Uncensored," defends his shift from supporting Israel's right to self-defense to condemning what he calls "utterly unconscionable" destruction in Gaza. The hosts push back, questioning his use of terms like "indiscriminate bombing" and probing for alternative strategies, leading to tense exchanges that highlight ideological divides.

Key Moments Where Morgan Was "Skewered"

1. Israel-Gaza Shift and "Indiscriminate Bombing" (Timestamp: 22:17 & 33:58*: Morgan explains his changed stance, arguing Israel's response has become "rage-fueled revenge," destroying 70% of Gaza without achieving goals like hostage release or Hamas elimination. He calls it "shockingly disproportionate" and questions why journalists aren't allowed in Gaza, suggesting it's to hide war crimes. The hosts press on "indiscriminate bombing," citing examples like booby-trapped buildings and UN data on more bombs dropped than casualties, implying targeted action. Morgan retorts with analogies, like bombing a tower block for one terrorist, and contrasts Israel's precise operations against Hezbollah and Iran. A key exchange: When asked about proportionality, Morgan rejects body count comparisons, calling it a "terrible argument," while the hosts reference WWII bombings of Germany.

2. Ceasefire and Solutions (Timestamp: 55:22 & 59:13): The hosts question who broke the last ceasefire (Hamas, per Israel) and why Hamas rejects deals. Morgan blames both sides, citing reports that far-right ministers like Bezalel Smotrich threatened to topple Netanyahu over a deal. He proposes a political resolution, drawing parallels to Northern Ireland's peace process and Nelson Mandela's reconciliation. The hosts challenge on Islamic fundamentalism's "cancer," asking how to eradicate it without radicalizing more people. Morgan agrees it's complex but criticizes Israel's actions for fueling extremism. Ironically, he's the one fueling extremism but he doesn't have much insight into his own behavior or words.

Viewer Reactions and Context

The interview has divided audiences. Pro-Israel commentators praise the hosts for "skewering" Morgan's "bias," with reactions like "Konstantin calmly lists the facts" in a viral clip by Ollie Anisfeld. Critics accuse Morgan of anti-Semitism for his Gaza stance, while supporters applaud his "courage" in evolving views. On X, the clip has over 270,400 views, with comments ranging from "Piers is spot on about Netanyahu's war boost" to "He's ignoring Hamas's role." The episode follows Morgan's controversial interviews, like with Natasha Hausdorff, where he was accused of blatant disrespect.

Triggernometry, with 1.1 million subscribers, positions itself as a free-speech platform, often hosting debates on contentious issues. This episode fits their style, blending UK politics with global conflicts. Morgan's appearance is his second, despite joking he'd never return, likening it to Al Pacino in *The Godfather Part III*.

Morgan's platform continues to spread anti-Israel anti-Jewish sentiment, though he's quick to block any X user who accuses him of this. He also interviews virulent Jew haters like Cenk Uygur and Anna Kasparian, and continuously bashes Israel, while claiming to be its friend.