Headline: Fracas Erupts Between Dan Crenshaw and Tucker Carlson, Leading to Controversial Remark
Republican Congressman Seems to Suggest Murdering Tucker Carlson on Secret Recording—Ex-Fox News Personality Reveals His Home Address
A lively discussion during an interview with Gab News led Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, to remark about former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, saying he'd "end him" if they ever crossed paths, causing outrage from various right-wing commentators and an invitation from Carlson for a face-to-face dialogue.
Key Facts
Following an interview with a British news outlet, Crenshaw was questioned about ever meeting Carlson. The GOP congressman appeared to respond: "We bounce ideas off each other quite a bit on Twitter...If I were to run into him, I'd put a cap in his ass."
Crenshaw then described Carlson as "the lowest of the low," accompanied by a chuckle as he and the interviewer walked away from the camera.
The off-the-cuff remarks took place when both Crenshaw and the interviewer had their microphones turned off, despite the camera still recording.
A clip of the interaction was swiftly removed by Gab News, but not before numerous right-wing commentators captured and disseminated the footage on various platforms.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., responded to Crenshaw on Twitter, asking if he threatened her friend Tucker Carlson, to which Crenshaw quipped, "Nah, boss."
Gab News journalist Steven Edginton also shared the deleted clip, stating he had maintained documentation of the statement and asserting that Crenshaw claimed it was not a joke when he laughed about it.
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Tucker Carlson's Reaction
Billionaire Elon Musk expressed concern about Crenshaw's hostility toward Carlson, inquiring on a platform why the congressman held such animosity toward the former Fox News host. Carlson then directly addressed Musk, proposing a meeting for an interview and providing his address as a point of contact.
Crenshaw on His Interview with Carlson
The interview, broadcast over the weekend, centered on Carlson's criticism of aid to Ukraine. In response, Crenshaw stated that Carlson lacked understanding of the issue and proclaimed, "Tucker has no clue what he's talking about." He also mentioned that Carlson enjoys visiting Moscow and praising its grocery stores, claiming that he doesn't place much value in his counsel. This comment referenced Carlson's trip to Moscow last year to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin and share his positive observations about the city.
Contextual Background
The conflict between Crenshaw and Carlson has persisted for several years, largely stemming from their contrasting views on foreign policy, particularly regarding U.S. support for Ukraine. During the early phases of their feud, Carlson taunted Crenshaw, labeling him "Eyepatch McCain," drawing ties between Crenshaw and the late Senator John McCain's interventionist foreign policy stance.
Crenshaw retorted by asserting that Carlson resorted to personal attacks instead of engaging in debates based on reason. Last year, he publicly lambasted Carlson as a "click-chaser" and a "thoughtless contrarian," whose primary objective was to "prop up America's adversaries while demoting America's allies."
Sources
- "'You Hurl Juvenile Insults': Crenshaw Responds to Tucker's 'Eyepatch McCain' Comment" (Daily Caller)
- **"Why Houston Rep. Dan Crenshaw called Tucker Carlson ‘full of s—’" (Houston Chronicle)
- During an interview on GB News, Dan Crenshaw's comment about ending Tucker Carlson if they ever crossed paths caused controversy, leading to an invitation for dialogue from Carlson.
- In a now-deleted clip, Dan Crenshaw was heard saying he'd "put a cap in [Tucker Carlson's] ass" when asked about ever meeting him, sparking outrage and social media sharing.
- Elon Musk expressed concern about Dan Crenshaw's hostility towards Tucker Carlson, while Carlson invited Musk for an interview to discuss the matter.
- Tucker Carlson, reacting to Dan Crenshaw's remarks about his critical stance on aid to Ukraine, proposed a face-to-face dialogue, using the hashtag #e6606f5f6f158092b9bf1fdef1f6b10c to highlight the issue.
