Ted Cruz Calls Tucker Carlson ‘Very Dangerous’ in Podcast Rant

UPDATE: Texas Senator Ted Cruz has launched a scathing verbal attack on controversial media figure Tucker Carlson, calling him “very dangerous” during a recent podcast appearance. The comments come just hours before Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected socialist mayor of New York, is set to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.

During the podcast episode of Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith on October 26, 2023, Cruz drew a startling comparison between Carlson and Mamdani. The discussion surfaced following Carlson’s recent interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes, which has ignited fierce debates within conservative circles about the future of the MAGA movement.

Cruz claimed that antisemitism had “all but taken over” the Democratic Party before pivoting to Carlson, asserting that he is on a “very dark path.” “One of the things when you go down the road of antisemitism, it very quickly leads you to anti-capitalism and anti-Americanism,” Cruz stated. He went on to describe Mamdani as both an “Islamist” and a “socialist,” implying a similar trajectory for Carlson.

The Texas senator’s comments reflect a growing rift within the GOP, particularly after the fallout from Carlson’s controversial interview with Fuentes. Cruz has positioned himself as a traditional pro-interventionist Republican, especially in light of the upcoming 2028 presidential race.

Cruz expressed frustration over his fellow Republican colleagues’ silence regarding Carlson’s actions, stating, “My colleagues, almost to a person, think what is happening is horrible, but a great many of them are frightened because he has one hell of a big megaphone.” This remark came during a speech at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention earlier this month.

As Cruz’s commentary continues to generate headlines, the political landscape remains charged. The implications of Carlson’s rhetoric and his influence on the GOP are under scrutiny as Mamdani prepares for his meeting with Trump.

Mamdani’s office has yet to respond to Cruz’s remarks, which are sure to escalate tensions in an already fractious political environment. Analysts suggest that the fallout from this incident could reverberate beyond the immediate GOP ranks, potentially influencing voter sentiment in the upcoming elections.

As the situation develops, all eyes will be on the White House meeting and how it could reshape the narratives within both conservative and progressive spheres. Stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.