Dan Crenshaw was caught on a hot mic making an alarming statement about conservative commentator Tucker Carlson. While speaking with Great Britain News host Steven Edgington, Crenshaw was asked if he had ever met Carlson. His response, which was inadvertently picked up by the microphone, shocked many:
If I ever meet him, I’d f*cking kill him, Crenshaw said, followed by a remark suggesting he considers Carlson the worst person ever.
Dan Crenshaw is a POS. pic.twitter.com/dQNWd1d3Dd
— Gunther Eagleman™ (@GuntherEagleman) February 24, 2025
The audio quickly went viral after circulating on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk even weighed in, questioning why Crenshaw was exhibiting homicidal behavior toward Carlson.
Carlson himself responded directly to Crenshaw’s comments, challenging the congressman to a public conversation. Why don’t you come sit for an interview, and we’ll see how you do? Carlson posted. I’ll send you my address.
Crenshaw’s hostility toward Carlson is not new. The Texas congressman has been a vocal critic of the former Fox News host, frequently accusing him of pushing misleading narratives for personal gain. In a scathing 2024 social media post, Crenshaw described Carlson as a click-chaser who thrives on stirring controversy rather