Credited from: FORBES
In a hot mic incident on Monday, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) was caught making threatening remarks toward former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, claiming he would “f**king kill” him if they were to meet. This shocking statement emerged after an interview with Britain's GB News, where Crenshaw criticized Carlson's stance on U.S. military aid to Ukraine and the broadcast's commentary regarding conservative priorities.
During the exchange, as the cameras continued to roll and the pair were no longer being directly interviewed, a question was posed about whether Crenshaw had ever met Carlson. “If I ever meet him, I’ll f**king kill him,” Crenshaw responded, later adding, “I’m not joking. He’s the worst person,” according to Forbes. The comments quickly went viral, prompting condemnation from segments of the Republican base, particularly those aligned with the MAGA movement.
Crenshaw has a longstanding antagonistic relationship with Carlson, which has been characterized by personal attacks and criticisms that have played out across social media platforms. Tucker Carlson referred to Crenshaw as “Eyepatch McCain,” a jab at his war injury and perceived hawkish foreign policy stance, while Crenshaw has labeled Carlson as a “cowardly, know-nothing elitist” The Hill.
After the hot mic incident, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) reached out to Crenshaw via social media, asking if he had indeed threatened to kill her “friend” Carlson. Crenshaw dismissed her concerns, responding with a “lol, no,” while also downplaying the seriousness of his comment through his spokesperson India Times.
The conflict has intensified with Carlson inviting Crenshaw to appear on his show to have a direct conversation about their disagreements. “Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address,” Carlson replied on social media in reaction to Crenshaw’s remarks. The ongoing feud has raised questions about the future dynamics of Republican politics and the influence of media personalities within the party HuffPost.
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