Mark Levin
Role at the time: Conservative radio and podcast host
Challenged the characterization
Statement summary
Levin argued that the allegation rested on anonymous sources and was being amplified as an election-timed campaign against Netanyahu.
“This is a well-timed, well organized political ambush.”
Open source (opens in a new tab)9/8/26 - Unraveling the Psyop: Netanyahu and the Media Manipulation · Mark Levin
Direct podcast episode arguing that the report and ensuing coverage constitute an election-timed campaign against Netanyahu.
Why we used this label
He directly challenged the report’s credibility and framed its publication and amplification as political manipulation.