In recent public clashes, Senator Ted Cruz has accused Tucker Carlson of being a "dangerous demagogue" and spreading "anti-American propaganda".

 

What has Ted Cruz accused Tucker Carlson Off?

In recent public clashes, Senator Ted Cruz has accused Tucker Carlson of being a "dangerous demagogue" and spreading "anti-American propaganda".

The feud intensified in early 2026, primarily centered on Carlson's foreign policy views and his platforming of controversial figures. Cruz’s specific accusations include:

 

Promotion of Antisemitism

Spreading Rhetoric: Cruz has accused Carlson of spreading antisemitic rhetoric and conspiracy theories.

Platforming Extremists: He specifically criticised Carlson for interviewing and "platforming" white supremacist Nick Fuentes without providing pushback on his bigoted claims.

Influence on Youth: Cruz warned that Carlson's influence is contributing to a rise in antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment among young conservatives.

 

Undermining U.S. Foreign Policy

"Anti-American Propaganda": Cruz applied this label to Carlson's claims that a U.S.-led "unconditional surrender" of Iran would result in American troops committing atrocities, such as sexual violence.

Aligning with Enemies: He accused Carlson of trying to "bolster Iran and the Ayatollahs" and "undermine the U.S. military".

Betraying the GOP Platform: Cruz claimed Carlson has "declared war" on Donald Trump's foreign policy and is aligning with isolationist voices that are "to the left" of progressive Democrats.

Defending Putin: Cruz has described Carlson as being "obsessed with defending Russia and the KGB thug [Vladimir Putin] that runs it".

Russian "Promo Videos": He mocked Carlson's content as appearing like "a promo video for Russia".

This escalation marks a significant break between the two, who were formerly allies. The tension reached a boiling point after a June 2025 interview where Carlson mocked Cruz for not knowing the population of Iran.