Tucker Carlson subjected Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) to an intense interrogation that revealed startling claims about American military involvement in strikes against Iran.
The heated exchange exposed significant gaps in Cruz’s knowledge about the Middle Eastern nation he advocates overthrowing.
The former Fox News host released footage of his confrontation with Cruz, who has been pushing President Trump to support Israel’s efforts to topple the Iranian regime.
This would represent a dramatic escalation in the current Middle East conflict.
Carlson has openly criticized what he views as Trump’s departure from America First principles during the escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, Resist the Mainstream reported earlier this week.
The conservative commentator has expressed concern about America’s potential full-scale involvement in the regional conflict.
During the questioning, Carlson pressed Cruz with a series of challenging inquiries about his understanding of Iran.
The exchange culminated in Cruz making a startling declaration about American participation in military strikes against the Islamic Republic.
“You said Israel was [carrying out strikes],” Carlson stated.
This prompted Cruz to respond: “I’ve said we. Israel is leading them, but we’re supporting them.”
This statement marked a significant departure from previous Trump administration positions on U.S. involvement in the