Did you know Tucker Carlson publicly embarrassed Senator Ted Cruz by asking him the population of Iran — and Cruz didn’t know the answer? Did you know their fiery exchange turned into one of the most talked-about moments in recent political media?
▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – Tucker’s Opening Salvo: The Population Question
03:16 – Iran, Israel, and the AIPAC Factor
05:43 – Nukes, Fearmongering, and Logical Gaps
08:32 – Ukraine, Russia, and Carlson’s Grudge Match
11:11 – Cruz’s Meltdown and the Aftermath
13:13 – Outro
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In this video, we break down the explosive showdown between Tucker Carlson and Ted Cruz, where Carlson exposed the senator’s lack of basic knowledge about Iran despite his aggressive calls for regime change. From quizzing Cruz on demographics to pressing him about the influence of lobbying groups like AIPAC, Carlson kept the heat on, leaving Cruz scrambling for answers and defensive throughout the nearly two-hour conversation.
We also explore how Carlson used the opportunity to challenge Cruz’s past support for Ukraine, his stance on Russia, and his claims about Iran posing an imminent nuclear threat to the United States. At every turn, Carlson pressed for clarity, facts, and accountability — and Cruz often had none to offer. The result was a public relations disaster for the Texas senator and a media triumph for Carlson, who has emerged as one of the most unpredictable yet impactful voices on the right.
The fallout has already begun. Cruz took to his podcast and social media to fight back, accusing Carlson of bad-faith editing and extreme views. But many saw the damage as already done. This wasn’t just a disagreement — it was a political takedown. And it’s made one thing clear: when it comes to foreign policy debates on the right, Carlson’s questions can be more dangerous than any opposition soundbite.
Tucker Carlson HUMILIATES Ted Cruz Who Knows Nothing About Iran