Piers Morgan sets off fresh controversy with trans fad social contagion claim as he rejects Tucker Carlson’s gay slur push

{}Piers Morgan refused to repeat an anti-gay slur on Tucker Carlson's show, sparking debate about free speech and hate. Morgan later stated his refusal stemmed from the word's hurtful nature, not fear of arrest. His comments on a "trans fad" also drew criticism, with some arguing his views on gender identity are harmful.