K.T. McFarland | Former Deputy National Security Advisor | 03-13-26

Former Deputy National Security Advisor K.T. McFarland joins Sid for her weekly Friday morning appearance to talk about the death of New York anchor Ernie Anastos, praising him as an old-school journalist focused on reporting rather than political agendas, and contrasts him with today’s more openly partisan network anchors. She argues ego and agenda-driven media fuel relentless criticism of President Trump, including over the Iran war, and rejects claims the conflict is “Israel’s war,” saying Iran seeks leverage through economic pressure and threats like closing the Strait of Hormuz. McFarland criticizes figures such as Marjorie Taylor Greene and Tucker Carlson for framing Trump as donor-driven and tying U.S. actions to Israel. She also cites recent U.S. terror incidents and contends officials and Democrats face little consequence, while praising the FBI and DOJ for taking threats seriously. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices