Cenk Uyghur and Ben Ferguson Tangle Over U.S. Iran Policy

During Wednesday’s episode of Piers Morgan’s “Uncensored,” Cenk Uyghur, the host of “Young Turks,” found himself at odds with conservative podcaster Ben Ferguson.

The debate revolved around Ferguson’s pre-war remarks about U.S. policy regarding Iran. Uyghur accused Ferguson of minimizing the potential for military action, a point Ferguson firmly disputed.

“Let’s clear up all the misinformation here. Before the conflict, people like Ben Ferguson were claiming, ‘Oh, we might not attack. Trump is a peace president. He wouldn’t go to war,’” Uyghur stated.

“That’s not accurate. I never said that,” Ferguson shot back.

Uyghur has also started to openly critique pro-Israel commentary, alleging that some voices tend to overshadow others in discussions. Ferguson, however, defended his stance, emphasizing his “America First” perspective.

“This is why I raise my voice on your show. Every time I try to speak, someone jumps in—it’s just frustrating,” Uyghur remarked.

Ferguson countered, “America First is here. Right here,” pointing to his pin.

Uyghur responded, “Oh my goodness, can we have a moment to talk?”

Piers Morgan tried to mediate the two, but keeping the conversation on track proved to be a challenge.

Morgan noted, “You’ve managed to stay composed until now; we don’t need an explosion here.”

Uyghur replied, “I get it, but that’s how Israel operates. They throw out statements, and then those who support it say, ‘We’re helping Iranian protesters,’ but the reality is different.”

Ferguson insisted, “I never said that.”

“Can you be quiet? I’ve heard enough from those who favor Israel,” Uyghur retorted.

“I won’t be quiet,” Ferguson responded defiantly.

Uyghur added, “We need to raise our voices on this show because no one else will.”

Despite Uyghur’s assertions, Ferguson has consistently framed the Israeli-Iranian relationship as one where the focus should be on security threats rather than endorsing military actions. Ferguson noted on his show that he stands “strongly with Israel” in defense against Iranian threats, focusing on strategic interests rather than humanitarian concerns.

Public opinion appears divided on potential military action. A recent Reuters/Ipsos poll from March 1 revealed that support for striking Iran is low, with only 27% of Americans in favor of it. Support is weak across the board—just 55% of Republicans, 19% of independents, and a mere 7% of Democrats are in favor, making this one of the least popular military involvements in recent history.