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Shapiro Slams Carlson Over Controversial AmericaFest Guests

12/20/2025

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Ben Shapiro condemned Tucker Carlson for hosting controversial figures at AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona.
He labeled it cowardice to stay silent on Candace Owens’ conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Tucker Carlson dismissed Shapiro's criticism.
Carlson argued that debate remains important because Kirk championed it.
Ben Shapiro criticized Megyn Kelly for not condemning Owens, highlighting divisions ahead of midterm elections.

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Ben Shapiro condemned Tucker Carlson for hosting controversial figures at AmericaFest in Phoenix, Arizona.
He labeled it cowardice to stay silent on Candace Owens’ conspiracy theories about Charlie Kirk's assassination.
Tucker Carlson dismissed Shapiro's criticism.
Carlson argued that debate remains important because Kirk championed it.
Ben Shapiro criticized Megyn Kelly for not condemning Owens, highlighting divisions ahead of midterm elections.