"What’s Wrong with Tucker?" Carlson Sparks Outrage plus Hegseth goes Caribbean

1. Criticism of Tucker Carlson The episode begins with strong reactions to controversial remarks made by Tucker Carlson, where he suggested he would be comfortable offering condolences to Osama bin Laden’s family and questioned whether Hamas is truly a radical jihadist organization. Senator Ted Cruz is interviewed and expresses deep concern about Carlson’s trajectory, calling his recent positions “bizarre” and “unrecognizable” compared to his earlier conservative stance during COVID-19. Cruz and the host highlight examples of Carlson allegedly downplaying threats from Iran, offering sympathetic views on figures like Vladimir Putin, and even entertaining arguments sympathetic to Hitler, which they condemn as morally unacceptable. The underlying theme is that Carlson, once a trusted conservative voice, is now spreading narratives that sound closer to left-wing or anti-American rhetoric, alarming his fellow conservatives. 2. US Military Strategy in the Caribbean & Venezuela The latter part shifts to geopolitical news: U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine’s unannounced visit to Puerto Rico. The visit is framed within rising tensions with Venezuela and the expansion of U.S. counter-narcotics and counter-terrorism operations in the Caribbean. Details include: Deployment of F-35 fighter jets and warships to Puerto Rico. Increased U.S. military presence and joint Coast Guard operations. The broader strategic shift in U.S. defense priorities toward securing the Western Hemisphere and combating narco-terrorist cartels. The commentary emphasizes that this is not about regime change in Venezuela but about targeting cartels and protecting U.S. national security. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. And don't forget to follow the show on Social Media so you never miss a moment! Thanks for Listening X: https://x.com/benfergusonshow See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.