Piers Morgan engaged in a tense conversation with Cornell University student Austin Franco after Franco’s refusal to retract an antisemitic comment during an appearance on “Piers Morgan Uncensored.” Franco previously gained attention for rejecting an internship offer from New York City startup VryfID, founded by Gabe and Aiden Einhorn, citing their Jewish identity.
Morgan challenged Franco for standing by his remarks without any regret, emphasizing the gravity of his stance. Franco argued that his views stem from negative experiences with Jewish individuals during his time at Cornell and Virginia Tech. Morgan dismissed Franco’s defense, noting his apparent indifference to the implications of his words.
Additional controversy arose when Franco accused Israel of being a “genocidal country” and attributed his stance against working with Jews to political disagreements. Morgan drew attention to the inconsistency in Franco’s reasoning, pointing out Franco does not boycott Americans despite opposing U.S. policies.
Following the incident, Cornell University denounced Franco’s comments. The university’s Office of Civil Rights launched an investigation, though Franco claimed he faced minimal consequences. The university maintained confidentiality due to federal privacy laws while addressing the issue.
Personal repercussions followed Franco’s television appearance when his parents decided to remove him from their home, a decision Franco shared on social media. He expressed no regret for his actions, citing a commitment to his beliefs.
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