Internet personality Tucker Carlson and Senator Ted Cruz got into a heated exchange over Iran in a teaser segment posted on X. Carlson, who is against the U.S. getting involved in the conflict between Israel and Iran, asked Cruz for basic facts about Iran, such as its population. Cruz admitted he did not know the population and Carlson expressed disbelief, questioning how Cruz could call for the overthrow of a government without knowing such basic information.
The tension escalated as the two continued to argue, with Carlson criticizing Cruz for not being knowledgeable about the country he wants to topple. Cruz defended himself, stating that he is not an expert on Iran, but the argument continued to intensify as they shouted over each other.
The clip ended with Carlson announcing that he would post the full interview the following day. Cruz took to X to defend himself, standing with Trump and emphasizing the importance of preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear bomb.
Carlson’s opposition to U.S. involvement in conflicts has drawn criticism from Trump, who has called him “kooky” and mocked him for losing his show on Fox News in 2023. Carlson, known for peddling conspiracy theories and white nationalist rhetoric, parted ways with Fox News after the network settled a defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems for $787.5 million.
Court documents revealed that Carlson had privately expressed disdain for Trump, despite publicly supporting him. In private messages from 2021, Carlson expressed a strong dislike for Trump and eagerly anticipated ignoring him.
Despite their differences, Carlson had campaigned for Trump and spoken on his behalf at the Republican National Convention. The clash between Carlson and Cruz highlights the ongoing debate over U.S. involvement in international conflicts and the complexities of foreign policy decision-making.
