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Fox Host Mark Levin Criticizes Trump Iran Deal on Israel

Published 22 June 2026

A prominent conservative media host has launched a sharp public critique of the Trump administration's diplomatic approach toward Iran and its recent criticism of Israel. Mark Levin, during a lengthy monologue on his Fox News program "Life, Liberty & Levin" on Saturday, June 20, accused officials of "trashing, smearing, bullying the little state of Israel" while adopting a conciliatory tone toward Iran.

The criticism centers on a memorandum of understanding signed by President Donald Trump with Iran, which establishes a 60-day window for negotiations aimed at a final peace deal. Levin argued the administration is unfairly pressuring Israel while wrongly portraying the Iranian regime as rational and moderate. He pointed to Iran's history, alleging the regime slaughtered 50,000 people just months ago and continues executions, as evidence it cannot be trusted.

The host's remarks followed public statements from administration officials criticizing Israeli leaders. Vice President JD Vance had criticized Israeli officials who attacked the U.S.-Iran memorandum. President Trump himself recently criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's judgment after Israel launched a...

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