Fox News Asks Viewers to Pray for Bombing Mission

Fox News personalities engaged in on-air discussion regarding potential military action against Iran, including a call for prayer for service members who might be involved. During Thursday’s episode of Fox & Friends, co-host Brian Kilmeade characterized the current moment as uniquely positioned for addressing concerns about Iran’s nuclear facilities, framing it as a “historic opportunity.” He specifically referenced the potential use of “bunker-buster” bombs.

Ainsley Earhardt followed by stating the U.S. possesses unique capabilities to penetrate Iranian defenses, and then urged viewers to offer prayers for any service members selected to carry out potential airstrikes. She emphasized the inherent danger of such a mission, contrasting the comfortable routines of viewers with the potential risks faced by those who might be deployed.

The segment highlights a concerning normalization of potential military conflict as a readily discussed topic on a major news network. While acknowledging the dangers faced by service members is appropriate, framing a potential act of war as an opportunity and actively discussing specific military capabilities raises questions about responsible journalism and the potential for contributing to escalation. The call for prayer, while seemingly benign, occurs within a context that actively contemplates and seemingly anticipates military action, potentially desensitizing audiences to the gravity of such a decision. The segment concluded with a link to the original Fox News video.