Could he have simply been letting off steam?
A video of Congressman Dan Crenshaw allegedly threatening Tucker Carlson has gone viral, fueling debate over their ongoing feud.
The Texas Republican and former Navy SEAL was reportedly caught on a hot mic after an interview with Steven Edginton of GB News. Crenshaw appeared to make a heated remark about the popular conservative commentator and former Fox News host, adding fuel to their public clashes over U.S. aid to Ukraine.
The Exchange That Sparked Controversy
In the footage, Edginton raises the topic of U.S. foreign aid:
“Just coming back to this $100 billion to Ukraine, I know that people like Tucker Carlson would make the argument that there’s a real opportunity cost there, you know, we could have spent that money on the border or fixing, you know, issues in America.”
Crenshaw dismissed Carlson’s argument, responding:
“You can walk and chew bubblegum at the same time. I would love to ask Tucker what he thinks that $100 billion should be spent on and if he would vote for it as a conservative. Tucker doesn’t know what he’s talking about. Tucker likes to visit Moscow and talk about how great the grocery stores are, so I don’t really take his advice very seriously.”
The reference was to Carlson’s widely panned visit to a Moscow supermarket, which most argued painted a misleading picture of life in Russia.
Then came the comment that set off alarm bells. When asked if he had ever met Carlson, Crenshaw reportedly said:
“We’ve talked a lot on Twitter. If I ever meet him, I’ll f*cking kill him, he’s the worst person.”
WATCH:
NEW: Republican representative Dan Crenshaw caught on a hot mic saying he would "f*cking k*ll" Tucker Carlson if he ever met him.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 24, 2025
The comment followed an interview with GB News correspondent @StevenEdginton.
Edginton: "Have you ever met Tucker?"
Crenshaw: "We've talked a lot… pic.twitter.com/qNH5YPB914
Political Feud or Just Heated Rhetoric?
Crenshaw and Carlson have been at odds over U.S. policy toward Ukraine. Crenshaw supports continued aid, arguing it aligns with American interests, while Carlson has been one of the loudest voices against U.S. involvement, frequently calling out Republicans who back it.
Carlson has also taken jabs at Crenshaw, at one point calling him one of “the dumbest” Republicans. Given their history, it’s no surprise tensions have escalated.
What Happens Next?
The video has ignited conversations across social media and in GOP circles. Carlson responded by inviting Crenshaw for an interview, while Crenshaw has since downplayed the comment, insisting it wasn’t meant as a serious threat.
Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address, @DanCrenshawTX.
— Tucker Carlson (@TuckerCarlson) February 24, 2025
While virtually everyone agrees Crenshaw’s words were inappropriate, some observers see this as another example of media sensationalism, where an offhand remark is turned into a major controversy. Whether this incident will have any lasting political impact remains to be seen.
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In my opinion, Crenshaw is wrong about Ukraine. All that money the USA paid did not go to the war effort. There are people getting paid-off. Probably some here, as well as, some in Ukraine.
No one should have anything to do with Tucker Carlson. He is a rabid Jew-hater and I do not understand why, for example, Ben Shapiro is with him! It is disgraceful!