Coverage dated July 9, 2026 to July 10, 2026

Fox News's Kilmeade says Kushner, Witkoff should not lead Iran talks

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Fox News host Brian Kilmeade on Thursday criticized the Trump administration’s lead negotiators in the ongoing peace talks with Tehran, suggesting they are not qualified to handle the complex discussions.

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Just the News
Kilmeade calls for Trump to ditch Witkoff, Kushner in Iran talks (opens Just the News)
Published Jul 9, 2026
Just the News's feed description
Kushner and Witkoff have served as special envoys in the Trump administration, spearheading negotiations to end conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine, and Iran, albeit without reaching final agreements.
Media Matters for America
Fox News' Brian Kilmeade: "I also don't think that Witkoff and Kushner should be the ones doing" Iran war negotiations (opens Media Matters for America)
Published Jul 9, 2026
Breitbart News
'They Have Not Been Effective': FNC's Kilmeade Says Trump Should Replace Kushner, Witkoff in Iran Talks (opens Breitbart News)
Published Jul 9, 2026
Breitbart News's feed description
Thursday on Fox News Channel's "The Five," co-host Brian Kilmeade said Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner "have not been effective" and called for their removal from the administration's negotiations with Iran.
Independent Journal Review
Kilmeade: Trump Should Remove Kushner, Witkoff From Negotiations (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Jul 10, 2026
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Fox News’ Brian Kilmeade believes Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner should no longer negotiate with Iran for they have not been effective.
The Hill
Fox News's Kilmeade says Kushner, Witkoff should not lead Iran talks (opens The Hill)
Published Jul 10, 2026
The Hill's feed description
Fox News host Brian Kilmeade on Thursday criticized the Trump administration’s lead negotiators in the ongoing peace talks with Tehran, suggesting they are not qualified to handle the complex discussions.