Tucker Carlson Accuses CIA of Spying, Trump Distances Himself

On March 24, Tucker Carlson recently accused the Central Intelligence Agency of spying on his text messages with Iranian officials right before the United States and Israel launch strikes against Iran.

The 56-year-old podcast host claims the agency is now pushing for criminal charges against him alleging he broke the Foreign Agents.

Registration Act by lobbying for a foreign government without registering. Earlier this year, on February 28, the military operation known as Epic Fury kicked off after Carlson repeatedly urged, then-president.

Donald Trump to avoid war with Iran during private meetings. Carlson called the strikes a betrayal of Trump's no-new war's promise and labeled them disgusting.

Trump reacted sharply on March 5, distancing himself from Carlson and saying the commentator had lost his way, effectively sidelining him from the Make America Great Again crowd.

Carlson fired back, insisting he'd have no money for Iran, and his only loyalty is to America.

He also alleges the CIA targeted him for criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza and uses such referrals to publicly shame critics.

A Washington insider points to Trump himself as likely behind the surveillance order, suspecting Carlson's strong anti-war stance.

As investigations loom, the feud highlights deep rifts over foreign policy and surveillance of American voices.

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