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Sean Hannity accused of 'fear-mongering' as he says 'America is not safe' while reporting about rise in antisemitic attacks

In a recent report, Sean Hannity claimed that there were widespread threats of 'violence, murder, and rape against Jewish people' in America

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: During a recent episode of 'Hannity', the show's host, Sean Hannity, discussed the recent developments in the Middle Eastern conflict and the concerning increase in antisemitic attacks taking place in the US.

Subsequently, he took to X (formerly Twitter) to share his report with his followers, where he claimed that America wasn't safe and might be at threat of terror attacks, leading to the Internet accusing him of "fear-mongering." 

Sean Hannity reports on apparent 'terror threats' in America

Fox News anchor Sean Hannity took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, "HANNITY: "The devastating reality: America, our homeland, is not safe —it is not secure"." 

His post featured an article from his official website titled, "HANNITY MONOLOGUE: America Is Not Secure, Terror Threats at Post 9/11 Levels."

He also attached a video where he said, "The devastating reality: America, our homeland, is not safe —it is not secure. The terror threat is reaching levels we have not seen since the rise of ISIS, post-9/11…on America’s streets, radicals are proudly cheering for the terrorist group Hamas, calling for the destruction of Israel by any means necessary."

"Sadly, threats of violence, murder, and rape against Jewish people are widespread right here in our country and worldwide," continued Hannity. 

He concluded, "On Tuesday, FBI Director Christopher Wray addressed the rise in terror threats at home and abroad, saying, 'It’s time to be concerned'." 

Internet accuses Sean Hannity of 'fearmongering' as he says 'America is not safe'

After Sean Hannity reported on the possibility of "terror attacks" and the rise in antisemitic attacks in America, netizens took a brutal jab at the Fox News anchor.

One wrote, "Youre the problem with the demise of the Republican Party. Retire!" 

"Just because Sean Hannity says it. Stop the fear tactics. Fox News got fined $787 Million for admitting to lying - the same thing you are doing now. Stop it!!!" wrote another. 

A person noted, "Fox and Hannity’s lies have done more to spread mistrust and division in this country. They have undermined our security at home," while one more pointed out, "Not safe because of your lies, misinformation, conspiracy theories, propaganda and fear mongering." 

"When you don't have answers, you can always fearmonger," expressed a user, as another added, "With you around, it is definitely not secure."