Here's What a GOP Rep Said About Tucker Carlson That Was Caught on a Hot Mic
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US Rep Caught on Hot Mic Threatening to 'Kill" Tucker Carlson
Above: Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill on June 26, 2024 in Washington, DC. Image copyright: Samuel Corum/Getty Images News via Getty Images
The Facts
During an interview with GB News in London on Monday, US Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) was recorded on a hot microphone stating he would "kill" Tucker Carlson if they ever met in person, adding, "he's the worst person."
The heated exchange occurred after Crenshaw criticized Carlson's stance on Ukraine aid, claiming that Carlson "doesn't know what he's talking about" and dismissing the former Fox News host's positive comments about Moscow's grocery stores.
When journalist Steven Edginton asked if Crenshaw had ever met Carlson, the congressman replied they had only interacted on X, before making the threatening remarks, which Crenshaw later denied when questioned by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.).
The Spin
Left narrative
Crenshaw can't deny his poor choice of words at that moment, but this incident has been blown way out of proportion. He and Carlson have engaged in online disputes for years now, often due to ignorant, slanderous attacks by Tucker against Crenshaw. On the one hand, Crenshaw made a big mistake, but on the other, he's understandably reached a breaking point with Carlson's defamatory comments.
Right narrative
While Crenshaw deserves respect for his military service, that doesn't shield him from criticism, especially regarding death threats against journalists. Carlson represents the growing America First moment, specifically the desire to stop sending heaps of funding to other countries while Americans struggle at home. If Crenshaw truly wanted to represent his constituents, he'd stop taking marching orders from establishment Republicans.