Megyn Kelly Calls for Boycott of Taylor Swift After Singer’s Attendance at Gaza Charity Event
|Taylor Swift attends Gaza fundraiser, sparks controversy
Pop star Taylor Swift ignited a firestorm of debate after attending a charity event in Brooklyn that raised money for humanitarian aid in Gaza. The event, a stand-up comedy show hosted by Ramy Youssef, took place on December 8th with all proceeds going to the American Near East Refugee Aid (Anera).
Megyn Kelly, a conservative political commentator, criticized Swift for her choice. On her SiriusXM show, Kelly accused Anera of being biased against Israel and called on Swift to apologize.
Some fans also expressed disappointment with Swift’s decision, arguing that she should have shown support for Israel instead. However, others defended Swift, stating that she was simply trying to help people suffering during the conflict.
The controversy highlights the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the challenges celebrities face when taking sides in such a heated issue.