Fox News Inferno: Jesse Watters Declares War on Charlie Kirk, Calling Him a 'Grifter' and No 'Saint'

The usually polished world of cable news erupted in a public spectacle as Fox News host Jesse Watters launched a blistering attack on conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, declaring the Turning Point USA founder was 'not a saint' and accusing him of being a 'grifter' who built his career on the back of Donald Trump.

The fiery exchange, which quickly became a talking point across conservative media, was ignited by Kirk’s recent podcast comments.

Kirk had openly criticized former President Trump for his enthusiastic promotion of COVID-19 vaccines and extended his critique to Fox News heavyweights like Sean Hannity and Brian Kilmeade, labeling them 'vaxxers.' These remarks, touching on deeply divisive issues within the Republican base, set the stage for Watters’ impassioned defense of his network and the former president.

Watters, during his primetime show, didn’t hold back.

He vehemently defended Trump’s vaccine stance, asserting, 'Trump was trying to save lives.' Then, turning his full rhetorical firepower on Kirk, Watters unleashed a barrage of accusations. He lambasted Kirk as a 'grifter' who, according to Watters, 'made a living off of being anti-establishment,' yet allegedly failed to deliver substantial results.

'What has Charlie Kirk accomplished for the country?' Watters challenged, questioning the tangible impact of Kirk’s anti-establishment posturing.

The Fox News host didn’t stop there. He painted a picture of Kirk as an opportunist who, after enjoying the benefits of association with Trump, turned on the former president when it became 'unpopular' in certain circles.

'You used to ride on Donald Trump's coattails, and now you’re turning on him because it’s no longer popular for you,' Watters declared, implying a cynical shift in Kirk’s allegiances for personal gain. He even resurrected past controversial statements by Kirk, including one where he claimed 'half the country are not patriots,' to further discredit him.

This very public spat is far more than just a personal feud; it’s a symptom of the ongoing 'civil war' brewing within the Republican party and its associated media ecosystem.

As the conservative movement grapples with post-Trump identity, vaccine skepticism, and the role of establishment figures, ideological lines are being redrawn. Watters' passionate defense of Trump and his colleagues against Kirk's criticisms highlights the deep fissures and competing loyalties that continue to shape the future of American conservatism, with figures like Kirk representing a more populist, anti-establishment wing, often at odds with the mainstream conservative media establishment.