The Lie:

• Charlie Kirk told Tucker Carlson to “go max” on Israel and Epstein — proof that he secretly encouraged anti-Israel views that “Zionists” later tried to silence.

The Truth:

• Kirk encouraged Carlson to speak freely about U.S.-Iran policy and the Epstein cover-up—not about Israel or Jews. The conversation had nothing to do with Israel. When The Megyn Kelly Show replayed Carlson’s account on her show (Nov 11, 2025), antisemites edited the clip to fabricate evidence of “Zionist control,” twisting a story about free speech into antisemitic propaganda. Candace Owens amplified the lie.

Background

• Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was one of the strongest Christian Zionist voices in U.S. conservatism.
  
• Charlie defended Israel’s right to self-defence and frequently spoke about Judeo-Christian values.

• The viral “Go Max” clip originated from a 2024 Turning Point USA event where Kirk spoke with Tucker Carlson backstage.

• Megyn Kelly replayed Carlson’s account of this conversation on her show on November 11, 2025.

• After Kelly’s broadcast, antisemitic agitators edited the segment and weaponized it into propaganda claiming “Zionist censorship.”

Truth Explained

• What the Conversation Was Really About: According to Tucker Carlson’s own account, the “Go Max” exchange happened backstage at a former TPUSA event, where he vented about U.S. “neocons” pushing for conflict with Iran and the Epstein cover-up. Charlie Kirk encouraged Carlson to speak openly — “go max” or “go all the way.” The subject was foreign-policy independence and political transparency, not Israel. Megyn Kelly Show, Nov 11 2025
  
• Megyn Kelly’s Broadcast: On her show, Kelly replayed Carlson’s story to illustrate conservative infighting over censorship and donor pressure. She made clear that Epstein’s alleged intelligence ties were not proven to involve Israel, citing that both Ehud Barak and Alan Dershowitz denied it outright. Megyn Kelly Show, Nov 11 2025
  
• Brandon Tatum’s Corroborating Account: At a different TPUSA event, commentator Brandon Tatum said Kirk encouraged him to “go in on Epstein,” reinforcing that Kirk’s interest was exposing corruption — not advancing any antisemitic narrative. @TheOfficerTatum on X, Nov 2025
  
• Charlie Kirk’s Approach to Debate: Charlie Kirk believed that strong movements require open debate. As Megyn Kelly noted (Nov 11 2025) and Fox News confirmed (Sept 2025), he routinely invited opposing voices — even critics of Israel — to ensure arguments were heard and challenged respectfully, not with hostility or antisemitism.
  
• How the Clip Was Distorted: After Kelly’s episode aired, antisemitic influencers edited the segment to imply “Zionist control.” Candace Owens amplified the lie, tweeting: “Tucker Carlson told the truth. I told the truth. Zionists hate us because we told the truth.” @RealCandaceO on X, Nov 2025
  
• Charlie Kirk’s Actual Record on Israel: In interviews and speeches, Kirk affirmed his belief in Israel’s biblical land rights and described the country as “a model of Western civilization.” His final meeting before his death focused on preparing to defend Israel on college campuses. Fox News, Sept 18 2025 | Jerusalem Post, Sept 26 2025

Quotes

• “Charlie Kirk’s relationship with Israel was complex, thoughtful, sometimes frustrating, and always honest.” — Jerusalem Post, Sept 26 2025
• “He was not soft on our enemies. He supported Israel, even when he was critical.” — Fox News, Sept 18 2025
• “It’s painful to see people exploiting the death of Charlie Kirk with outrageous lies.” — Mike Huckabee, Fox News

Takeaway

• Though Kelly’s intent was to discuss conservative debate and donor pressure, the segment’s impact was explosive — it gave new fuel to antisemitic influencers who reframed her coverage as proof of “Zionist control,” turning a nuanced conversation into propaganda for hate.