Ted Cruz Slams Tucker Carlson Over Claims on Charlie Kirk Israel Views

Tucker Carlson has publicly criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his tribute to the recently assassinated conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, accusing Netanyahu of using Kirk's death for political ends and falsely portraying Kirk as a staunch supporter of Israel. Carlson claimed that Kirk, while loving the state of Israel, was critical of Netanyahu and opposed the use of U.S. support for Israel's conflicts, particularly in Gaza and against Iran. He stated that Kirk viewed Netanyahu as a "destructive force" and resented the latter's influence on U.S. foreign policy. Senator Ted Cruz condemned Carlson's remarks, asserting that Kirk was deeply concerned about rising antisemitism and did not share Carlson's negative views of Netanyahu. Carlson's comments have sparked controversy among Kirk's allies and the conservative movement, with some viewing his narrative as a fringe conspiracy. Additionally, Carlson expressed displeasure at religious figures and foreign leaders using Kirk's death for their own agendas, emphasizing that such appropriations are disrespectful and misleading.