In a nearly 10-minute video posted on X, Erin Molan addressed her exit from Sky News Australia and made it clear she has no intentions of stepping back from public commentary. Her pledge to continue speaking out suggests that while her platform may change, her message will remain consistent.
She acknowledged her deep connection to her former role at Sky News, where she said the show "became my purpose, my passion, and, aside from my little girl, basically, my entire existence."
?? … so I'm not going anywhere… unfortunately ?? pic.twitter.com/6YaEx7x5ZG
— Erin Molan (@Erin_Molan) December 13, 2024
The journalist, known for her forthright views, particularly regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, outlined what she sees as three critical factors enabling global crises: "Evil requires three things to not only survive, but to thrive, in my opinion. One, weak leadership. Two, useful idiots. And three, a silent majority."
Addressing criticism of her stance on international issues, particularly her support for Israel, Molan emphasized her personal investment despite no direct connection to the region: "I'm a single mom with a six-year-old. I'm not from Israel. I'm not Jewish. I'm not American. I have no skin in this game. But you see, I do. And that's the problem. We all do."
She particularly criticized what she perceives as inconsistencies in public outrage: "The anger over a lewd comment directed at a lady. Cancel him. Cancel him. But the deafening silence when multiple women in Israel are killed, raped and kidnapped. Context? Where's the proof?" She also challenged what she termed as "the demise of the feminist, those self-proclaimed warriors for women who fill their Instagram feeds with Marilyn Monroe quotes about knowing their worth, but refuse to even acknowledge the suffering of any female who does not fit into their terrifyingly naive narrative."
Despite revealing she has received alternative job offers that would provide "fewer death threats, more stability, a simpler life," Molan remained steadfast in her commitment to speaking out, citing the influence of her late father: "My beautiful dad is a senator and major general, who we lost to cancer last year. He taught me to stand up for what is right. Always. Despite the often heavy cost."
The broadcaster shared evidence of her impact, noting: "My segments are shared and viewed millions of times online every single week. You all tell me they make a difference." She recounted a particularly moving encounter: "A woman in Jakarta stopped me at a hotel when I was there recently, a Muslim woman, and she thanked me. She told me that terrorism hurts them as much as it does anyone else, maybe more."
While most of the world's media attacks Israel, a brave Sky News Australia anchor, Erin Molan, gave an incredible speech on her show about the hypocrisy both in Australia and around the world against Israel! pic.twitter.com/L5p6hW4E2y
— יוסף חדאד - Yoseph Haddad (@YosephHaddad) September 26, 2024
Molan expressed particular concern about what she sees as misplaced empathy in Western youth: "I care too much about exposing the unfathomable support for evil amongst young people in the West, who are so deluded regarding where their empathy belongs. It is terrifying."
In her concluding remarks, Molan reaffirmed her commitment to continuing her commentary: "Unfortunately for me and my somewhat frail nervous system right now, but it's getting better, it matters too much to stop. So I won't... As I said, I'm only just getting started. So watch this space."
