The Megyn Kelly Show America Begins War With Iran - What it Means for MAGA and More, with Marjorie Taylor Greene, Rich Lowry, Charles Cooke, and Sohrab Ahmari | Ep. 1263
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Mar 2, 2026 
Charles C.W. Cooke, National Review writer offering a constitutionalist, cautious take. Rich Lowry, National Review editor defending the strikes' strategic rationale. Sohrab Ahmari, Iranian-American UnHerd editor analyzing Iranian reactions and collapse risks. Marjorie Taylor Greene, former congresswoman arguing the action betrays America First. They debate motives, political fallout, regional consequences, and exit strategies.
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Timing Looks Like A Target Of Opportunity Not Imminent Threat
- Megyn Kelly questions the rationale for hitting Iran now despite lack of imminent threat claims.
- She cites reporting that U.S. intel told Congress there was no evidence Iran planned immediate attacks on U.S. forces or the homeland, making timing suspect.
Demand Clear Justification Before Committing Troops
- Marjorie Taylor Greene urges skepticism and public demand for justification before sending troops or continuing the campaign.
- She emphasizes America First priorities like domestic crises and warns against sacrificing U.S. lives for foreign aims.
Regime Collapse Could Produce Balkanization And Weapons Proliferation
- Ahmari highlights ethnic and regional fault lines inside Iran that could lead to balkanization after a regime collapse.
- He warns of weapons proliferation to ISIS-style Sunni groups and refugee flows reminiscent of Syria.