Ted Cruz Calls Tucker Carlson “Very Dangerous” in Fiery Podcast Rant

UPDATE: Texas Senator Ted Cruz has launched a scathing attack on former Fox News host Tucker Carlson, labeling him “very dangerous” during a heated appearance on the “Straight Shooter with Stephen A. Smith” podcast. This urgent commentary comes just as Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Mayor of New York City, prepares to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House.

The episode aired on Thursday, November 2, 2023, and intensified the ongoing feud between Cruz and Carlson, especially following Carlson’s recent controversial interview with white supremacist Nick Fuentes. Smith expressed discomfort over Carlson’s actions, which have sparked divisions within the right-wing media landscape. Cruz seized this moment to condemn both Carlson and Mamdani, stating, “Antisemitism has all but taken over the Democratic party,” and suggested that Carlson is following a “very dark path.”

Cruz made a striking comparison between Carlson and Mamdani, claiming, “One of the things when you go down the road of antisemitism, it very quickly leads you to anti-capitalism and anti-Americanism.” He described Mamdani as “an Islamist” and a “socialist,” asserting that Carlson is heading down a similar road, which Cruz deems “very dangerous.”

This fierce rhetoric unfolds as Mamdani is set to discuss city matters with Trump, marking their first meeting since Mamdani’s election victory. The Independent has reached out to Mamdani’s representatives for a statement regarding Cruz’s comments.

Cruz and Carlson’s contentious relationship has escalated significantly in recent months, particularly after Carlson’s interview with Fuentes. Earlier this year, the two engaged in a fiery two-hour debate where Carlson accused Cruz of insinuating he was antisemitic. Cruz, a prominent critic of Carlson’s rhetoric, has positioned himself as a staunch “traditional, pro-interventionist Republican” in light of the growing controversies surrounding Carlson.

During a recent speech at the Federalist Society’s National Lawyers Convention, Cruz expressed frustration over his GOP colleagues’ reluctance to confront Carlson directly. “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,” Cruz stated.

At the Republican Jewish Coalition’s annual summit, Cruz further criticized Carlson for what he termed “a poison that is profoundly dangerous,” emphasizing the need for accountability in the face of inflammatory rhetoric. In response to the backlash, Carlson dismissed his critics, telling them to “buzz off.”

The implications of Cruz’s remarks are significant as they highlight the fractures within the Republican party and the evolving dynamics of right-wing media. As this story develops, all eyes will be on Mamdani’s meeting with Trump and any subsequent reactions from Carlson and Cruz.

Stay tuned for further updates on this unfolding political drama.