Hot mic “homicidal” remarks from a sitting congressman were readily met by an invitation from commentator Tucker Carlson: “I’ll send you my address…”
Be it musician John Rich, X’s Catturd, or a myriad of conservative voices on social media, few appeared to get under the skin of Texas Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R) as much as the man credited with nicknaming him “Eyepatch McCain.” That was evidenced when the former U.S. Navy SEAL was caught threatening to “f*cking kill” the popular and unfazed commentator.
Having sat with GBNews correspondent Steven Edginton, a clip of the interview went viral Monday where the question, “Have you ever met Tucker?” was met with the response, “We’ve talked a lot on Twitter. If I ever meet him I’ll f*cking kill him. He’s the worst person.”
NEW: Republican representative Dan Crenshaw caught on a hot mic saying he would “f*cking k*ll” Tucker Carlson if he ever met him.
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
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 24, 2025
In addition to a habit of taking positions opposing conservatives, Crenshaw has a history of butting heads with Carlson whom he referred to as a “click-chaser.”
However, the viral moment went beyond the norm for social media scuffles and had Elon Musk begging the question, “Why is Crenshaw homicidal regarding Tucker?”
Ready to get to the bottom of it face to face, Carlson responded to Musk’s question with a direct proposal to the Lone Star State lawmaker, “Why don’t you come sit for an interview and we’ll see how you do? I’ll send you my address, @DanCrenshawTX.”
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
Despite the video where the congressman could be heard plainly stating his animus toward the commentator, Crenshaw reacted “lol, no” to a post from Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R) who shared the quote from Edginton with the question, “@DanCrenshawTX did you threaten to kill my friend @TuckerCarlson?”
lol, no. https://t.co/6juloLlGce
— Dan Crenshaw (@DanCrenshawTX) February 24, 2025
The GBNews correspondent brought accusations that Crenshaw was a “NeoCon” with a particular focus on the representative’s favor for sending billions of U.S. taxpayer dollars over to Ukraine that could have been spent on improving lives at home.
Edginton also noted that he himself had “laughed off” the initial threat to Carlson only for Crenshaw to allegedly double down, “No seriously, I would kill him.”
Another previous spat between the pair sparked in early 2024 when legislation about the TikTok ban had many worried that the bill supported by the congressman gave then-President Joe Biden “the power to shut down news sites that dare to challenge him.”
“Crenshaw tells reporter Liam Cosgrove that U.S. intel agencies don’t meddle in domestic news coverage, when of course he knows that’s untrue,” added Carlson. “Watch his face as he says it. Liar.”
While the legislator pushed back on the claim and accused the commentator of “lying for attention, as usual,” the latest display of the veteran’s temper had many calling for an investigation, congressional censure, and even a primary if not outright removal from office.
@EagleEdMartin Here’s another investigation that needs to be opened. People threatening to kill others is not acceptable.
— ☞ Ham (@zedidutch) February 24, 2025
I’ve been saying for a couple of years now that Dan Crenshaw needs to go. I respect his service. I don’t respect the man. I hope he doesn’t want to k*ll those of us who would prefer that he move on from Texas politics.
— TexasPatriot (@Richard22980) February 24, 2025
What a disappointing RINO Crenshaw ended up being.
— Kelly (@kellytx2) February 25, 2025
Wow, the audacity to say those words out loud with that look on his face. Certainly not what I’d expect from ANYONE in Congress or not. No one should be able to make such a threat and not be held accountable. Crenshaw should not even be in that kind of position. He should be in…
— What’s on my mind (@RickBettger) February 25, 2025
Tucker rightly called out Eyepatch McCain for being a neoliberal warmonger who prioritizes Ukraine over America.
He’s one of the most vocal proponents of continuing to spend in Ukraine on EITHER side.
“Crenshaw is hawkish on Ukraine’s border but indifferent to ours” –…
— Crazy Vibes (@CrazyVibes_1) February 24, 2025
There are a few good folks that live in Texas’ 2nd congressional district (where I happen to live) that could be quality primary candidates against Crenshaw. He’s got to go. His marbles are rolling all over the floor.
— Chad Prather (@WatchChad) February 25, 2025
If you live in this area in Texas- congrats. You elected this congressman that is threatening a U.S. citizen and media.
If Tucker Carlson said this about Dan Crenshaw, he would easily have police show up at his door. But Congress people go unchecked.
Use your vote wisely next… pic.twitter.com/cCr209smWk
— Anna Matson (@AnnaRMatson) February 25, 2025
Tuckers response I’m sure pic.twitter.com/sy6WwWCqPT
— Patriotic Jon (@Patriotic_Jon) February 24, 2025
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