Cornel West
ON THE RECORD · 6 verbatim quotes · every quote source-verified
“I don't live my life in order to satisfy other people's expectations.”
Cornel West · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
West explained his philosophy of not conforming to others' expectations during his appearance on Hannity's show.
“The precious children who were killed by U.S. bombs, that was wrong,”
Cornel West · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
During a discussion about the war with Iran, West condemned the killing of Iranian civilians by U.S. bombs.
“That's a war crime.”
Cornel West · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
West characterized the U.S. killing of Iranian civilians as a war crime during a discussion about the war with Iran.
“Each person is a brother and a sister, no matter what their politics are, what ideology, what color, their gender, their sexual orientation. They're human beings at that deepest level,”
Cornel West · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
West explained that his Christian faith compels him to see every person as a fellow human being regardless of ideology.
“People say, ‘How could you even sit with Brother Sean? Why could you call Sean a brother?’”
Cornel West · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
West referenced criticism he received for appearing with Sean Hannity despite their political differences.
“So when I see you, I see Brother Sean.”
Cornel West · said 2026-10-01 · reported 2026-10-01
West addressed Hannity directly, explaining why he refers to him as Brother Sean.