The problem is not the hatred and idiocy of Tucker. It is the fact that millions and millions listen to him.
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Prominent American commentator Tucker Carlson has sparked a storm of controversy in the United States and Israel after delivering one of his harshest critiques yet of Israeli policies, declaring that the idea of a “chosen people” is a “heretical lie” when used to justify violence against civilians.
In a recent episode, Carlson—one of the most influential figures in U.S. conservative media—said:
“We must correct the false notion of so-called God’s chosen people. This is an unacceptable heresy; God does not choose a people who kill children and innocents. Everything Israel does contradicts the Gospel and the teachings of Jesus—how can we possibly endorse such a thing?”
Carlson’s comments come just a week after he accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of boasting about his control over former U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking on journalist Glenn Greenwald’s podcast, Carlson said:
“Bibi [Netanyahu] openly tells people: I control the United States and Donald Trump. This isn’t speculation—it’s what he says himself. As an American, I find that deeply humiliating. Our leaders allow a foreign state to impose harmful policies on me and my children. That is a blatant violation of the basic agreement between the American people and their government.”
The former Fox News host also reignited debate over the late billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, suggesting at a Florida conference hosted by Turning Point USA that Epstein had worked for the Israeli government. “Everyone in Washington thinks this,” Carlson said, “but no one dares to say it publicly.”
In another pointed remark, Carlson called for stripping U.S. citizenship from Americans who volunteer in foreign armies, including the Israeli military.
“Any American who serves in a foreign army should immediately lose his citizenship,” he said. “There are many Americans who have served in the Israeli army—they should lose their citizenship.”
Carlson further criticized what he described as “intimidation campaigns” that label any criticism of Israel as antisemitic or hateful. He argued this amounts to a form of mass brainwashing:
“We’ve all been conditioned to think that simply asking questions is hatred or bigotry. It’s not. It’s a fundamental question every American has the right to ask.”
His remarks have reignited fierce debate in U.S. political and media circles, where criticism of Israel often sparks accusations of antisemitism. Supporters hailed his statements as a breakthrough in challenging what they see as Washington’s unconditional support for Israel, while critics accused him of amplifying dangerous rhetoric.
