Rep. Dan Crenshaw Caught Threatening Tucker Carlson on Hot Mic

HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, ignited a firestorm of controversy after being recorded on a hot mic threatening to kill former Fox News host Tucker Carlson. The exchange unfolded during an interview at the ARC Conference in the United Kingdom on February 24, 2025.

While speaking with journalist Steven Edginton of GB News, Crenshaw responded to a question about Carlson’s recent criticisms of U.S. aid to Ukraine. The lawmaker stated, “Tucker doesn’t know what he’s talking about. He likes to visit Moscow and talk about how great the grocery stores are, so I don’t really take his advice very seriously.” As their microphones were being removed, Edginton asked if Crenshaw had ever met Carlson.

Crenshaw was recorded responding, “If I ever meet him, I’ll f****** kill him. He’s the worst person.” The comments sparked outrage from various right-wing commentators and led to multiple discussions on social media.

The video recording of the incident was initially shared by GB News but has since been deleted. However, various political commentators have reposted the clip, causing it to go viral.

In response to the fallout, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., took to social media to inquire if Crenshaw had indeed threatened Carlson, to which he replied, “Lol, no.” Meanwhile, Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, expressed confusion regarding Crenshaw’s choice of words, asking, “Why is Crenshaw homicidal regarding Tucker?” Carlson himself reacted to the controversy by inviting Crenshaw for an in-person interview, stating, “Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address.”

The exchange between Crenshaw and Carlson is not unprecedented. The two have publicly disagreed over Ukraine policy and have traded barbs on social media for years. Carlson has previously criticized Crenshaw, calling him a “click-chaser” and accusing him of being disconnected from his constituents by defending policies that some consider contrary to American interests.

This incident serves as another chapter in the ongoing feud between the two prominent figures in the Republican party, illustrating the sharp divides that persist over key issues such as foreign aid and national security.